7 Possible Outside Entrants in G1 Climax 28, Ranked From Least Likely to Most

#5: Kento Miyahara

Miyahara is in his third Triple Crown title reign

This is the one surprise entrant fans should be most excited about. NJPW established a working relationship with All Japan Pro Wrestling last year. NJPW loaned the promotion their young lions and a few veterans for major shows (Yuji Nagata is currently one-half of AJPW's All Asia Tag Team champions).

Kento Miyahara is AJPW's 'ace' (top star) and has been tearing it up in All Japan rings. Many expected Miyahara to be in last years G1 but NJPW instead went with Ibushi for the outsider slot. This year should be Miyahara's time.

Hardcore fans have been clamoring to see Miyahara tangle with Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tetsuya Naito and others. The big match would be Miyahara vs Kazuchika Okada. Both men are similar in age, stature and skill. It would be a classic bout.

However, there’s one big stumbling block, and it’s wrapped around Miyahara’s waist, the Triple Crown Championship. AJPW wouldn’t want their champion losing to NJPW’s wrestlers multiple times in a month. To appease AJPW, New Japan may have to send over more than just a few youngsters and old timers. Hopefully, the two companies can work out a deal for the fans sake.

Chance: 35%