NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING
G1 CLIMAX 34 – NIGHT 8
JULY 31, 2024
KDDI Ishin Corridor
Yamaguchi, Japan
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Welcome to nighttime 8 of the NJPW G1 Climax 34!
B Block has been knocking it out of the park every night time, with Yota Tsuji, Yuya Uemura, and Konosuke Takeshita being the standouts. This night time the primary occasion goes to Takeshita, who’s wrestling David Finlay in a match I’m trying ahead to as a result of Finlay’s work has been actually enjoyable. We’ll additionally discover out tonight if Hirooki Goto will be capable to proceed to assemble momentum, if Oleg Boltin will take one other win, and if El Phantasmo will get out of his friendless funk regardless that Jado is correct there at all times.
First, the undercard outcomes:
- BULLET CLUB Warfare Canines (Gabe Kidd & Jake Lee) defeat Katsuya Murashima & Shoma Kato
- United Empire (Callum Newman & Nice-O-Khan) defeat Home Of Torture (Dick Togo & EVIL)
- Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma defeat Simply 5 Guys (SANADA & TAKA Michinoku)
- Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi & Tetsuya Naito) defeat TMDK (Kosei Fujita & Zack Sabre Jr.)
G1 Climax 34 B Block
Yota Tsuji (4) def. Oleg Boltin (4)
Whereas Tsuji is coming into, and I see Boltin leaping within the ring, wanting to get into the match, I believe, “Oh yeah. That is my sort of power. I can’t deny Boltin.” A direct shoulder hit when the bell rang to Tsuji obtained me excited for this night time’s G1 motion.
Each males saved the match going by hitting one another on the abdomen nonstop with splashes and forearms photographs till Tsuji obtained management of the match. Tsuji went for the Boston Crab however Boltin didn’t budge. Anytime Boltin obtained a bonus, Tsuji went straight to the abdomen. He tried getting Boltin on the Boston Crab once more, till he ultimately did it in the midst of the ring, and when Boltin was about to get out, Tsuji went for a curb stomp.
The thrilling finish was when Boltin had Tsuji for the Kamihaze, he was being fought off however nonetheless hit it for a two depend. He went for it once more, however this time Tsuji escaped and speared him for the pinfall.
A brief, fun-filled match that obtained me excited for the remainder of the night time. Tsuji is the person, and Boltin has been actually thrilling to look at together with his big-man power. I’m hoping for an additional upset win earlier than the match ends. ***
After the match, Gabe Kidd got here out to hitch the English commentary, so hopefully, he won’t go Kevin Gill on us.
G1 Climax 34 B Block
HENARE (6) def. Yuya Uemura (6)
You possibly can’t assist however cheer for Uemura and his fireplace. He obtained management within the opening of the match however HENARE didn’t wish to hear any of it and simply saved capturing again with kicks, chops, and a headbutt that have been knocking the wind out of Uemura. However nonetheless, Uemura discovered a option to block or duck considered one of HENARE’s photographs and answered again. After a Maoiri drop by HENARE that knocked each males down, the match had a reset.
Each stood in the midst of the ring exchanging photographs with Kidd going loopy on commentary. Uemura began dropping his drive, so HENARE kicked him they usually began exchanging chops and kicks. HENARE knocked the opposite man down with a shot within the intestine. A Lariat gave HENARE a two depend. Uemura recovered, went to the highest rope and did a crossbody for a two depend, went to the highest once more for a Excessive Fly Circulation however HENARE put his knees up.
Uemura tried the Deadbolt Suplex, however HENARE fought him off. Each males have been giving their all, and never even a Rampage by HENARE and a Dragon Suplex by Uemura was sufficient. Each males gave one another headbutts, however HENARE picked Uemura up for the Streets of Rage, which he hit whereas Uemura simply threw photographs at his head, for the win.
Phenomenal match. Once more, any fan that isn’t behind Uemura’s babyface fireplace have to be checked. This was hard-hitting and completely paced. HENARE killed it whereas he was slowly being taken down and I beloved the contact of Uemura punching him within the head on the ending transfer. Test this match out. ****1/4
After the match, HENARE appeared on the commentary desk whereas Kidd insulted him and advised him he was going to take his title. So count on that program post-tournament.
G1 Climax 34 B Block
Jeff Cobb (4) def. El Phantasmo (2)
The bell rang, and Phantasmo was within the nook sitting sadly, whereas his solely buddy Jado stood there, and everybody chanted his identify. Cobb took pity on him and gave him a handshake, nevertheless it was all a ruse! Phantasmo went for a fast pin and saved the momentum going. He even blocked a suplex to the skin try and landed a Moonsault on Cobb.
Within the ring, Cobb obtained management again by pouncing the hell out of Phantasmo and driving him like a surfboard. He even hit a Superplex the place he held his opponent up for a few seconds. When he tried going for the Tour of the Island, Phantasmo obtained a surge of adrenaline and reversed it to hit his patented strikes. Cobb fought again and yelled at him “You gained’t be unhappy ceaselessly. Screw your buddy” and urged him to maintain getting into a forearm battle in the midst of the ring. Match ended when Phantasmo gained the alternate, jumped from the second rope, and Cobb obtained him for the Tour of the Island.
I’m not a fan of his Phantasmo despair story. I assumed this story was going to be forgotten after the primary few matches, however right here we’re, nonetheless on it and Cobb yelling about his buddy this time. The match total was first rate, however I’m simply not into depressed Phantasmo. Cobb was superior as he at all times is, simply throwing the opposite man round. Good motion. ***1/2
G1 Climax 34 B Block
Ren Narita (6) def. Hirooki Goto (4)
Narita tried to take benefit by attacking Goto earlier than the bell rang, nevertheless it didn’t work. As a substitute, Narita stalled and simply appeared for an additional benefit and with a fortunate kick to Goto’s face, he obtained it. The person even tried choking Goto together with his personal sword. Fortunately, Goto has been so busy within the match that he has not had an opportunity to sharpen his sword. Who knew what would have occurred if it was not uninteresting. When the referee took the sword away, Narita simply hit Goto within the face with a chair whereas the ref was distracted. Narita didn’t win by countout.
The shenanigans calmed down after Goto went into the ring, and it proceeded like a traditional contest, with a Goto management interval that ultimately went the opposite means. Narita tried to submit him with a choke, however Goto obtained to the rope. Goto hit a Ushigoroshi to knock down the person and get a breather. Narita was capable of flip it in his favor and in his desperation to win he appeared for Goto’s sword, however fortunately the ref took it away. You’ll most likely guess what occurs subsequent.
A ref bump later, we had a sword duel with Goto’s sword and Narita’s wooden stick. Goto gained the duel, blocked a low blow, gave Narita a few headbutts and a lariat for his troubles, however Narita was nonetheless capable of sneak a low blow behind the ref’s again and a ending transfer later, the match was over.
Between the sword battle there was a enjoyable match within the center. I’m used to HOT shenanigans and these shenanigans made me chortle this time. I’m stunned this went within the semifinal spot because it appeared like it might be within the first spots of the night time. I loved it however there may be nothing should watch right here. Hopefully Narita can have a gimmick change ultimately. ***
G1 Climax 34 B Block
David Finlay (6) def. Konosuke Takeshita (6)
Takeshita confronted Kidd on commentary throughout his entrance, giving one other trace of a future program.
The match begins with each males holding one another’s heads, and when the referee separates them, Takeshita offers him a forearm shot to get management at the beginning. However this didn’t final lengthy since Finlay threw Takeshita exterior, into the timekeeper’s desk, and behind the rail earlier than taking it again to the ring. Finlay had the benefit till Takeshita was capable of hit his lariat to take a breather.
A few reversals stopped when Takeshita hit a brainbuster for an additional breather. He went for a leaping knee, however Finlay moved and the person landed exterior, Finlay’s territory. Finlay proceeded to pounce Takeshita to the group and proceeded to have a good time on the Japanese commentary desk and saluted Kidd on the English facet. However the celebration gave Takeshita the chance to return and threw Finlay into the turnbuckle exterior. Whereas on the ground, he put a bunch of chairs on prime of Finlay and did a Swanton Bomb from contained in the ring to the skin.
Finlay got here again on the 19 depend and was acquired with a frog splash. Takeshita went for it once more, however Finlay put his knees up and injured himself within the course of. Whereas preventing on the apron, Finlay threw Takeshita into the turnbuckle. He introduced him again to the ring for a powerbomb and a two depend. Even an Oblivion gave him a two depend. Takeshita tried to depend his opponent this time with a mixture of two counts and photographs to the face nevertheless it was not sufficient.
Then, the ref bump. Takeshita hit a powerbomb and had a visible three depend whereas Gedo distracted the recuperating referee. Finlay noticed his shot and hit Takeshita together with his sheleighly for a two depend. With the ref again and when the match began going once more, Gedo tripped Takeshita, however was taken out when Finlay mistakenly hit him. Nonetheless, Finlay obtained the ultimate depend when he survived a Blue Thunder Bomb and hit the Overkill.
This was a extremely good important occasion regardless that it was slowed down by the top with all the Gedo interference spots and the ref bump. It was hard-hitting and thrilling, went in every single place, and even the Swanton Bomb onto the chair’s spot was superior. ****
Remaining Ideas
NJPW G1 Climax 34 Evening 8 was a extremely good present that had the perfect match within the second spot, HENARE vs Uemura. Takeshita vs Finlay was actually good nevertheless it was slowed down by the interference. The match circulate modified. The remainder of the G1 matches have been stable efforts however nothing to exit of your option to see. If you’re choosing and selecting, don’t miss Henare vs Uemura and Takeshita vs Finlay is a enjoyable match.
The subsequent G1 present is that this Saturday, so benefit from the two day break or get pleasure from catching up within the match if you happen to missed something. The match has been good, so if it’s worthwhile to catch up, simply search for the wrestlers you want since many of the matches have been stable.
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