NJPW G1 Climax Night 8 Results: Naito Fights, Moxley Bites

Hiroshi Tanahashi & Shota Umino vs. Kota Ibushi & Ren Narita

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The crowd was so hot for all four of these men, even “Shooter” Umino and Narita. The two young lions escorted “Ace” Tanahashi and “Golden Star” Ibushi respectively. Tanahashi’s insane coats continued to impress.

Narita was so ready to fight anyone and everyone, but the two veterans were first to tangle. Ibushi and Tanahashi traded quick hold reversals, and Ibushi’s high kick and backflip put Ibushi into a 2-count pinfall.

Ibushi fought his way to the corner, and both men tagged out. Umino and Narita gave their all, Narita focusing on Umino’s recently injured left arm. Ibushi came next, using that same arm and shoulder in his offense.

Shota didn’t go down, however, delivering a Spinebuster after refusing to fall down against Ibushi. Shota tagged Tanahashi in to bodyslam Ibushi, and he tagged Tanahashi out and then in again to gain the advantage against Ibushi.

Once Tanahashi tagged back in, Narita took over for Ibushi and was quickly pinned by the Ace after a slingblade.

Results: Hiroshi Tanahashi & Shota Umino def. Kota Ibushi & Ren Narita via pinfall

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CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada, YOSHI-HASHI & Toa Henare) vs. KENTA, Clark Connors & Karl Fredericks

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Okada chants from the audience started the match, and KENTA met him in the middle, trading rope holds and strong chest blows. KENTA took the upper hand from Okada by letting him complete a hefty dropkick that met the mat instead of its target.

KENTA tagged Fredericks to soften Okada up, but Okada’s experience was far greater and he tagged Henare in to dominate Fredericks. He failed at pinning Fredericks but he did tag in YOSHI-HASHI.

Fredericks couldn’t catch a break as Okada tagged in to DDT the young lion. Henare came back to continue laying into Fredericks. KENTA threw Okada into the blue barricade, and in the scuffle, Fredericks was finally able to tag Connors in.

Henare was met by Connors’ fresh energy, and he rose to the occasion of delivering a vertical suplex. Still, he fought the next tag, but YOSHI-HASHI made him tap out.

Okada taunted KENTA with his big bright shiny title belt to show his dominance. He continues to be a physical and psychological master during this tournament.

Results: CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada, YOSHI-HASHI & Toa Henare) def. KENTA, Clark Connors & Karl Fredericks via pinfall

The G1 Climax Tournament B-Block matches followed.