NJPW G1 Climax 33 continues with Day 8, featuring Round 4 action between C & D Block competitors. The tournament’s format and structure are slightly different this year, with 4 blocks, 8 wrestlers per block, and 2 progress out into the Quarter Finals. The matches have a 20-minute time limit, which adds a sense of urgency to the action. Let’s dive into the results!
In the C Block, EVIL faced off against Henare. Dick Togo did not accompany EVIL to the ring, allowing Henare to gain an early advantage. Despite Henare’s resilience and crowd support, EVIL managed to secure the win with a low blow and Everything Is Evil STO. EVIL now has 6 points in the block standings.
In the D Block, Alex Coughlin took on Hirooki Goto. Coughlin, who was previously without any points, surprised everyone with a chair attack on Goto’s injured ribs. He dominated the match and secured his first win with a Jackhammer. Coughlin now has 2 points in the block standings.
In another C Block match, Mikey Nicholls faced off against Shingo Takagi. The match started with a display of power from Nicholls, but Takagi found his footing and delivered stiff strikes and lariats. After a back-and-forth battle, Takagi emerged victorious with a Thez-esque collision. Takagi now has 4 points in the block standings.
Toru Yano went up against Hiroshi Tanahashi in a D Block match. Tanahashi urged Yano to take the match seriously, but Yano couldn’t resist his comedic antics. Despite Yano’s attempts, Tanahashi secured the win with a High Fly Flow. Tanahashi now has 4 points in the block standings.
The match between Tomohiro Ishii and Eddie Kingston in the C Block was a hard-hitting affair. Both men displayed their strength and resilience, with Ishii ultimately coming out on top after delivering a Vertical Drop Brainbuster. Ishii now has 2 points in the block standings.
In the final match of the night, Shane Haste faced off against Tetsuya Naito in a D Block match. Haste started strong, but Naito quickly turned the tide in his favor. Haste put up a valiant fight, but Naito ultimately secured the win with a Bomb Valley Death. Haste’s victory was a surprise, and he now has 4 points in the block standings.
With these results, the block standings are as follows:
C BLOCK
- David Finlay – 6 points
- EVIL – 6 points
- Tama Tonga – 6 points
- Eddie Kingston – 4 points
- Shingo Takagi – 4 points
- Henare – 2 points
- Mikey Nicholls – 2 points
- Tomohiro Ishii – 2 points
D BLOCK
- Jeff Cobb – 8 points
- Zack Sabre Jr – 6 points
- Hirooki Goto – 4 points
- Hiroshi Tanahashi – 4 points
- Shane Haste – 4 points
- Tetsuya Naito – 4 points
- Alex Coughlin – 2 points
- Toru Yano – 0 points
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