Ranking the G1 Climax Competitors: Block A

Will Okada make it rain once more or will the Ace live up to his moniker?

#7 Michael Elgin

Elgin's bombing in this one, but exploding with others

After a controversial start to the year mired in the infamous 'Me Too' scandal, Elgin is back with NJPW and roaring in a leaner figure. He won the NEVER Openweight championship at Dominion, only to lose it back to Goto in seven days. It seems for now the hard-hitting Elgin will remain in the division before climbing the ranks.

Like many of his G1 appearances, Elgin will get in a few stints with some wins but nothing more. The exciting thing about his placement is that after many G1's in the past year, Elgin is in a block where he gets to face Hiroshi Tanahashi.

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This will in fact possibly be his greatest accomplishment during the tournament, which isn't saying much. Elgin acting as a buffer for the lower tier competitors is a good place for the big bruiser to revive his career.

Best Possible Match: vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Night 15

The above makes it obvious that if anyone is going to give Elgin a run for his money in an exciting contest it's Hiroshi Tanahashi. While this is because the Ace and Elgin have never fought one another, it's also because Tanahashi is at his best fighting from beneath which Elgin will provide as he powers down on the Ace. This one has rivet written all over it.

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Edited by Shruti Sadbhav