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NJPW G1 Climax 28 Results – July 20, 2018

   July 20, 2018

NJPW G1 Climax 28: Night 5
July 20, 2018
Korakuen Hall
Tokyo, Japan

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Transcription by Josh Lopez

Block A (Hiroshi Tanahshi, Togi Makabe, Michael Elgin, Kazuchika Okada, Jay White, Yoshi Hashi, Bad Luck Fale, Hangman Page, EVIL and Minoru Suzuki)

Standings 

A Block 

– Michael Elgin, 4 Points

– Togi Makabe, 4 Points

– Jay White, 4 Points

– EVIL, 2 Points

– Bad Luck Fale, 2 Points

– Hangman Page, 2 Points

– Hiroshi Tanahashi, 2 Points

– Minoru Suzuki, 0 Points

– Yoshi Hashi, 0 Points

– Kazuchika Okada, 0 Points

B Block

– Kenny Omega, 4 Points

– Kota Ibushi, 4 Points,

– Hirooki Goto, 2 Points

– Tomohiro Ishii, 2 Points

– Tama Tonga, 2 Points

– Tetsuya Naito, 2 Points

– Sanada, 2 Points

– Zack Sabre Jr, 2 Points

– Juice Robinson, 0 Points

– Toru Yano, 0 Points

First Match: Toa Henare & Shota Umino vs. Zack Sabre Jr & Taka Michinoku 

Umino  and Michinoku will start things off. Umino applies a waist lock. Umino transitions into a wrist lock. Michinoku reverses the hold. Michinoku with a Side HeadLock TakeOver. Umino responds with a HeadScissors Escape. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Michinoku applies a side headlock. Umino reverses the hold. Umino drops Michinoku with a shoulder tackle. Umino follows that with a Hip Toss. Umino repeatedly stomps on Michinoku’s back. Michinoku drop toe holds Umino to the canvas. Michinoku applies a Crippler Cross Face. Umino crawls to the bottom rope to create separation. Michinoku tags in Sabre.

Sabre knocks Umino off the ring apron. Sabre gets Umino trapped in a SurfBoard. Suzuki Gun are cutting the ring in half. Michinoku goes back to the side headlock. Michinoku transitions into a HeadScissors Neck Lock. Henare breaks the submission attempt. Umino fires back with open hand chops. Michinoku tells Umino to bring it. Michinoku kicks Umino in the shin. Umino goes for a dropkick, but Michinoku holds onto the ropes. Umino finally creates distance with a dropkick. Umino tags in Henare.

Henare delivers three forearm smashes. Michinoku ducks a clothesline from Henare. Henare drops Michinoku with a Leaping Shoulder Tackle. Henare bodyslams Michinoku. Sabre kicks Henare in the back. Henare knocks Sabre off the ring apron. Henare with a Running Tomahawk Chop for a two count. Henare HeadButts. Michinoku pokes Henare in the eye. Michinoku with a Bicycle Kick. Michinoku tags in Sabre. Sabre unloads two uppercuts. Henare goes for a Samoan Drop, but Sabre counters with a Kimura Lock. Henare responds with a Waist Lock. Sabre decks Henare with a Back Elbow Smash. Henare connects with a Samoan Drop.

Henare tags in Umino. Henare & Umino are double teaming Sabre. Henare Spears Sabre. Umino follows that with a Missile Dropkick for a two count. Henare tosses Michinoku out of the ring. Umino goes for a Boston Crab, but Sabre counters with The STF. Umino desperately crawls to the bottom rope. Sabre lightly kicks Umino in the face. Umino responds with Three Open Hand Chops. Umino rolls Sabre over for a two count. Sabre applies a Front FaceLock. Sabre goes for The Zack Driver, but Umino blocks it. Sabre locks in The Cobra Twist. Sabre transitions into a Chicken Wing Arm Lock which forces Umino to tap out.

Winner: Zack Sabre Jr & Taka Michinoku via Submission 

Second Match: Kota Ibushi & Yujiro Takahashi vs. Toru Yano & Gedo

Takahashi and Gedo will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Gedo applies a side headlock. Takahashi bites the left thumb of Gedo. Takahashi applies a side headlock. Takahashi pulls on Gedo’s beard. Gedo is throwing right jabs Takahashi. Takahashi kicks Gedo in the gut. Takahashi brings Gedo to the corner. Takahashi tags in Ibushi. Ibushi with a Flying Double Axe Handle Strike. Ibushi and Takahashi are double teaming Gedo.

Ibushi with a High Hip Toss. Takahashi follows that with a Sliding Boot. Ibushi with a Standing MoonSault for a two count. Ibushi goes for a Helluva Kick, but Gedo ducks out of the way. Gedo ChopBlocks Ibushi. Gedo tags in Yano. Ibushi and Yano are trading back and forth shots. Ibushi decks Yano with a Back Elbow Smash. Ibushi delivers his lighting quick offense. Yano reverses out of the irish whip from Ibushi. Yano hits an Inverted Atomic Drop. Yano can’t help himself. He’s obsessed with ripping off turnbuckle pads.

Ibushi drops Yano with a Buzzsaw Kick. Ibushi with a Standing Corkscrew Splash for a two count. Yano responds with a Belly to Belly Suplex. Takahashi and Gedo are tagged in. Takahashi with a Big Boot to Gedo. Gedo thrust kicks the midsection of Takahashi. Gedo goes for a SuperKick, but Takahashi counters with a Sliding Boot. Takahashi connects with a Fisherman’s Buster for a two count. Ibushi lands a SpringBoard Dropkick. Ibushi takes out Yano with a SlingShot Crossbody Block. Gedo with the inside cradle for a two count. Gedo follows that with a Sunset Flip for a two count. Takahashi ducks a clothesline from Gedo. Takahashi with a Reverse DDT. Takahashi plants Gedo with Pump Juice to pickup the victory.

Winner: Kota Ibushi & Yujiro Takahashi via Pinfall 

Third Match: Tetsuya Naito & Sanada vs. Juice Robinson & David Finlay 

Naito and Robinson will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Naito applies a wrist lock. Naito backs Robinson into the ropes. The referee calls for a clean break. Robinson lands two deep arm-drags. Robinson applies an arm-bar. Naito responds with a HeadScissors Escape. Naito goes for a Low Dropkick, but Robinson ducks out of the way. Sanada and Finlay are tagged in. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Sanada applies a side headlock. Finlay leapfrogs over Sanada. Finlay dropkicks Sanada. Finlay kicks Sanada in the gut. Sanada reverses out of the irish whip from Finlay. Finlay dives over Sanada. Finlay is distracted by Naito. Sanada attacks Finlay from behind. Robinson and Naito are brawling on the floor.

Naito targets the left wrist of Robinson. Sanada stomps on the midsection of Finlay. Naito throws Robinson into the ringside barricade. Sanada rakes the eyes of Finlay. Sanada tags in Naito. Finlay is throwing haymakers at Naito. Sanada responds with a Back Rake. LIJ delivers a Double Hip Toss. Naito applies a rear chin lock. Sanada blasts Finlay with a Low Dropkick. Naito with the lateral press for a two count. Finlay decks Naito with a Back Elbow Smash. Finlay ducks a clothesline from Naito. Finlay creates distance with a Running European Uppercut. Finlay tags in Robinson.

Robinson fires up with multiple clotheslines. Robinson knocks Sanada off the ring apron. Robinson levels Naito with Juice Jabs. Naito spits at Robinson. The referee is trying to calm down Robinson. Naito hits a High Hip Toss. Naito follows that with a Low Dropkick. Naito is bending the fingers of Robinson. Naito tags in Sanada. Sanada applies a wrist lock. Robinson drives his knee into the midsection of Sanada. Robinson knocks Naito off the ring apron.

Sanada avoids a Leg Lariat from Robinson. Sanada goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Robinson lands back on his feet. Sanada kicks Robinson in the gut. Robinson responds with a Leg Lariat. Robinson tags in Finlay. Finlay unloads Two Running Elbow Strike. Sanada ducks a clothesline from Finlay. Finlay with a Uranage BackBreaker for a two count. Sanada side steps Finlay into the turnbuckle pad. Sanada takes out the right leg of Robinson. Sanada drops Finlay with a Elbow Knockdown. Sanada with a Standing MoonSault for a two count. Sanada O’Connor Rolls into Skull End which forces Finlay to tap out.

Winner: Tetsuya Naito & Sanada via Submission 

Fourth Match: The Guerrillas Of Destiny vs. Kenny Omega & Chase Owens 

A pier six brawl breaks out after the bell rings. Loa delivers clubbing bodyshots in the corner. Tonga punches Owens in the gut. Loa uppercuts Owens. Tonga drops Owens with a NeckBreaker. Loa follows that with a Leg Drop. Tonga kicks Omega in the gut. GOD are double teaming Omega. Omega creates distance with a Double Kotaro Krusher. Omega wipes out Loa with a SlingShot Crossbody Block. Omega goes for another SlingShot Crossbody Block, but Tonga ducks out of the way. Tonga clotheslines Omega on the floor. Owens is throwing forearms to Loa. Tonga transitions into a ground and pound attack.

Loa rolls Owens back into the ring. Loa HeadButts Owens. Loa stomps on Owen’s chest. Loa is choking Owens with his boot. Loa applies a front facelock. Loa with a Snap Vertical Suplex for a two count. Loa tags in Tonga. Loa bodyslams Owens. Tonga with a SlingShot Splash for a one count. Tonga drops Owens with a Back Elbow Strike. Tonga tags in Loa. Loa drives Owens back first into the turnbuckle pad. Tonga lands a Stinger Splash. Loa goes for a Running PowerSlam, but Owens rolls him over for a two count. Owens blasts Loa with a Bicycle Kick.

Tonga prevents Owens from making the tag to Omega. Tonga bodyslams Omega on the floor. Owens with a Forearm/Palm Strike Combination. Loa sends Owens to the ring apron. Owens rams his shoulders into the midsection of Loa. Owens with a Roll Through SuperKick to Loa. Owens goes for a Package Pile Driver, but Tonga counters with The Tongan Twist. Omega SuperKicks Loa. Tonga goes for GunStun, but Omega counters with a Snap Dragon Suplex. Omega goes for a V-Trigger, but Loa counters with a Spear. Loa with a High Throw for a two count. Omega negates the tandem offense from GOD. Tonga delivers Two GunStuns. Loa plants Owens with Ape Shit to pickup the victory.

Winner: The Guerrillas Of Destiny via Pinfall 

Fifth Match: Tomohiro Ishii & Sho vs. Hirooki Goto & Yoh 

Ishii and Goto will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Ishii applies a side headlock. Ishii and Goto are charging into each other. Ishii finally puts down Goto with a shoulder block. Ishii is lighting up Goto’s chest. Soh & Yoh are tagged in. Standing Switch Exchange in the center of the ring. Yoh with a Bridging O’Connor Roll for a two count. Sho applies a Cross Arm Breaker. Yoh rolls Sho over for a two count. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Yoh applies a side headlock. Sho escapes the hold.

Sho applies a wrist lock. Yoh rams his shoulders into the midsection of Sho. Yoh slips over Sho’s back. Yoh ducks a clothesline from Sho. Yoh drops Sho with a Leaping Forearm Smash. Yoh with a Running Uppercut. Yoh follows that with a NeckBreaker for a two count. Yoh goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Sho lands back on his feet. Sho applies a waist lock. Yoh with elbow smashes across the jaw of Sho. Sho fires back with a Running Knee Lift. Sho tags in Ishii.

Ishii goes for a Big Boot, but Yoh counters with a Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Yoh tags in Goto. Goto with a shoulder tackle to Ishii. Goto knocks Sho off the ring apron. Ishii kicks Goto in the gut. Goto responds with a Misdirection Clothesline. Goto with a Vertical Suplex on top of Ishii. Goto goes for a Saito Suplex, but Ishii blocks it. Ishii hammers down the left knee of Goto. Goto ducks a clothesline from Ishii. Ishii shoves Goto to the corner. Goto side steps Ishii into the turnbuckle pad. Goto with a Spinning Heel Kick. Goto follows that with a Saito Suplex for a two count. Goto tags in Yoh.

Yoh is throwing forearms at Ishii. Yoh decks Ishii with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Yoh hits a SlingShot Double Foot Stomp. Yoh dropkicks Ishii. Yoh and Ishii are trading back and forth shots. Ishii knocks Goto off the ring apron. Yoh SuperKicks Ishii. Yoh connects with a Falcon Arrow for a two count. Yoh applies a Full Nelson Lock. Sho rocks Yoh with a Step Up Enzuigiri of his own. Sho dropkicks Goto off the ring apron. Sho with a Delayed German Suplex to Yoh. Yoh shoves Ishii into Sho. Yoh rolls Ishii over for a two count. Yoh ducks a clothesline from Ishii. Sho delivers a Jumping Knee Strike. Ishii follows that with a Forearm Smash. Sho wraps this sequence with a BackStabber. Ishii lands an Inside Out Lariat for a two count. Ishii plants Yoh with The Vertical Brain Buster to pickup the victory.

Winner: Tomohiro Ishii & Sho via Pinfall 

Sixth Match: (4) Michael Elgin vs. (4) Jay White in A Block Competition In The G1 Climax 28 Tournament 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. White with clubbing blows to the back of Elgin. White avoids a knife edge chop from Elgin. White applies a side headlock. White goes for a shoulder tackle, but Elgin stands still. Elgin is not impressed. Elgin grabs the right hand of White. White goes for a Saito Suplex, but Elgin counters with a Crossbody Block for a two count. Elgin with a Forearm Smash to White. White responds with an arm-drag takeover. White and Elgin are trading knife edge chops. Elgin tells White to bring it. White rolls himself out of the ring.

Elgin lands a Suicide Dive. Elgin gets White in position for a Buckle Bomb. White launches Elgin over the steel barricade. Elgin sets up a chair contraption. White drives Elgin shoulder first to the barricade. White with a Snap Saito Suplex on the floor. White repeatedly runs Elgin into edge of the ring frame. White poses for the crowd. White rolls Elgin back into the ring. White with the cover for a one count. White with a Chop/Uppercut Combination. White drops Elgin with a NeckBreaker for a two count. White applies The Muta Lock. Elgin crawls to the bottom rope to create separation.

White has Elgin trapped in between the ropes. Elgin kicks White in the jaw. Elgin with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Elgin follows that with a SlingShot Double Foot Stomp. Elgin blasts White with a SuperMan Punch. Elgin with a Running Back Elbow Strike to White. Elgin side steps White into the turnbuckle pad. Elgin unloads another Step Up Enzuigiri. Elgin with a Bridging Hammerlock Suplex for a two count. Elgin levels White with Two Corner Clotheslines. Elgin places White on the top turnbuckle. White rakes the eyes of Elgin. White fights out of the fireman’s carry position.

White creates distance with a Saito Suplex. White connects with a Uranage Slam for a two count. White goes for The Kiwi Crusher, but Elgin blocks it. White decks Elgin with a High Knee Strike. White and Elgin are trading back and forth shots. White deliver his combination. Elgin fires back with his third Step Up Enzuigiri of the match. Elgin goes for a Running Lariat, but White counters with a FlatLiner. White hits a DeadLift German Suplex. Elgin SuperKicks White. Elgin with a Turnbuckle German Suplex. Elgin applies a Standing Butterfly Lock. White with Two Head and Arm Suplex’s. Elgin regains momentum with a Vertical Suplex. Elgin wraps this sequence with a SuperPlex for a two count.

Elgin lands a Super Fly Splash for a two count. White drives Elgin back first into the turnbuckle pad. Elgin chops White in the throat. Elgin goes for Burning Hammer, but White lands on the ring apron. White with sharps elbows across the jaw of Elgin. White drops Elgin with a Snap FlatLiner. White with a Kiwi Crusher off the ring apron. Elgin gets back in the ring at the count of nineteen. White delivers another Head and Arm Suplex. White goes for The Blade Runner, but Elgin counters with a Discus Forearm Smash. Elgin blasts White with a Jumping Knee Strike. Elgin follows that with a Half and Half Suplex. Elgin clotheslines White. Elgin connects with a Tiger Bomb for a two count. Elgin inadvertently takes out the referee with a Buckle Bomb. White low blows Elgin behind the referee’s back. White plants Elgin with The Blade Runner to pickup the victory.

Winner: Jay White via Pinfall 

Seventh Match: (0) Minoru Suzuki vs. (0) Yoshi Hashi in A Block Competition In The G1 Climax 28 Tournament 

Hashi attacks Suzuki before the bell rings. Hashi is throwing forearms at Suzuki. Suzuki goes for a Big Boot, but Hashi ducks out of the way. Hashi drops Suzuki with a shoulder tackle. Suzuki rolls himself out of the ring. Suzuki and Hashi are trading shots on the floor. Hashi sends Suzuki back first to the steel barricade. Suzuki grabs a red folding chair. Hashi kicks Suzuki in the gut. Hashi blasts Suzuki multiple knife edge chops. Suzuki applies a HammerLock on the steel ring post. Suzuki hits Hashi with a grey folding chair. Suzuki launches Hashi over the ringside barricade. Suzuki and Hashi are brawling in the crowd.

Suzuki continues to target the injured right shoulder of Hashi. Hashi gets back in the ring at the count of nineteen. Suzuki applies a Roped Assisted Arm-Bar. Suzuki breaks the referee’s five count. Suzuki rips off Hashi’s medical tape. Suzuki repeatedly stomps on Hashi’s head. Suzuki paint brushes Hashi. Hashi is displaying his fighting spirit. Suzuki drops Hashi with a Forearm Smash. Suzuki follows that with a Helluva Kick. Suzuki with a Snap Mare TakeOver to Hashi. Suzuki goes for The PK, but Hashi blocks it. Hashi with a Spike DDT to Suzuki. Hashi delivers his lighting quick offense.

Hashi levels Suzuki with a Running Chop. Hashi has Suzuki draped across the top rope. Hashi dropkicks the back of Suzuki. Hashi lands an Avalanche Head Hunter for a two count. Hashi with clubbing blows to the back of Suzuki. Hashi chops Suzuki in the throat. Suzuki responds with The Fujiwara Arm-Bar. Suzuki transitions into a Cross Arm Breaker. Hashi crawls to the bottom rope to create separation. Suzuki with a series of buzzsaw kick. Suzuki locks in The Sleeper Hold. Suzuki goes for The Gotch Style PileDriver, but Hashi counters with a Back Body Drop.

Hashi drops Suzuki with a Western Lariat. Hashi follows that with a NeckBreaker for a two count. Hashi applies The Butterfly Lock. Suzuki goes for a Rolling Arm-Bar, but Hashi counters with another Butterfly Lock. Suzuki starts fading away. Suzuki desperately places his foot on the bottom rope. Hashi hits The BackStabber. Hashi goes for Karma, but Suzuki fights out of it. Hashi with a Knife Edge Chop to Suzuki. Suzuki responds with a Running Dropkick. Suzuki delivers Clubbing Pancreas Slaps. Hashi SuperKicks Suzuki. Hashi with an Inside Cradle for a two count. Hashi goes for a Butterfly Lock, but Suzuki counters with Two Forearm Smashes. Suzuki plants Hashi with The Gotch Style PileDriver to pickup the victory.

Winner: Minoru Suzuki via Pinfall 

Eight Match: (2) EVIL vs. (4) Togi Makabe in A Block Competition In The G1 Climax 28 Tournament 

EVIL kicks Makabe in the gut. EVIL and Makabe are trading forearm smashes. EVIL goes for a shoulder tackle, but Makabe stands still. EVIL unloads three knife edge chops. Makabe reverse out of the irish whip from EVIL. Makabe drops EVIL with a shoulder tackle. EVIL rolls himself out of the ring. EVIL and Makabe are brawling around the ringside area. Makabe sends EVIL back first to the steel barricade. EVIL drop toe holds Makabe into the barricade. EVIL brings out two folding chairs.

EVIL wraps a chair around Makabe’s neck. EVIL hits The Conchairto. EVIL shoves the camera. Makabe gets back in the ring at the count of seventeen. EVIL tosses Makabe out of the ring. EVIL and Makabe are brawling in the crowd. EVIL goes for Darkness Falls, but Makabe lands back on his feet. EVIL thrust kicks the midsection of Makabe. Makabe blocks a Running Lariat from EVIL. Makabe clotheslines EVIL on the bleachers. Makabe brings EVIL back to the ringside area. Makabe whips EVIL face first to the steel ring post. Makabe rolls EVIL back into the ring.

Makabe with a Corner Clothesline to EVIL. Makabe transitions into a Corner Mount. Makabe goes for a Bridging Northern Lights Suplex, but EVIL blocks it. Makabe drops EVIL with an Inside Out Lariat for a two count. Makabe applies a waist lock. EVIL decks Makabe with Three Elbow Smashes. EVIL thrust kicks the right leg of Makabe. EVIL follows that with a Running Back Elbow Strike. EVIL connects with a Bronco Buster for a two count. EVIL sweeps the legs of Makabe.

EVIL locks in The Banshee Muzzle. Makabe grabs EVIL’s hair. EVIL applies a Front Choke. EVIL floats over into another Banshee Muzzle. EVIL tells Makabe to bring it. Makabe fights out of the fireman’s carry position. EVIL kicks Makabe in the gut. EVIL goes for a Discus Lariat, but Makabe counters with Three Devastating Chops. Makabe talks smack to EVIL. EVIL connects with a Fisherman’s Buster for a two count. EVIL follows that with Darkness Falls for a two count. Makabe negates The STO. Makabe and EVIL are trading Running Lariats. EVIL drops Makabe with a Western Lariat. EVIL plants Makabe with The STO to pickup the victory.

Winner: EVIL via Pinfall 

Ninth Match: (2) Bad Luck Fale w/Tanga Loa vs. (2) Hiroshi Tanahashi in A Block Competition In The G1 Climax 28 Tournament 

Tanahashi starts things off with a Corner Dropkick. Tanahashi repeatedly stomps on Fale’s left knee. Fale reverses out of the irish whip from Tanahashi. Tanahashi side steps Fale into the turnbuckle pad. Tanahashi ChopBlocks Fale. Tanahashi is putting the boots to Fale. Fale goes for a shoulder tackle, but Tanahashi counters with a drop toe hold. Tanahashi kicks Fale out of the ring. Tanahashi with a Cannonball Senton off the ring apron. Tanahashi talks smack to Fale. Fale launches Tanahashi over the Japanese Announce Table. Fale grabs a grey folding chair. Fale is pissed. Loa attacks Tanahashi behind the referee’s back. Fale sends Tanahashi crashing into a collection of chairs. Tanahashi gets back in the ring at the count of fourteen.

Fale steps on Tanahashi’s chest. Tanahashi is having a hard time catching his breath. Fale applies a rear chin lock on the middle rope. Fale argues with the referee. Fale unloads multiple forearms across the back and neck of Tanahashi. Fale punches Tanahashi in the gut. Fale bodyslams Tanahashi. Fale follows that with a Seated Senton for a two count. Fale is applying pressure to the neck of Tanahashi. Tanahashi is throwing haymakers at Fale. Fale responds with a series of Corner Clotheslines. Tanahashi creates distance with Two Low Dropkicks. Tanahashi goes for a German Suplex, but Fale blocks it. Tanahashi drops Fale with a Palm Strike.

Tanahashi hits a Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Tanahashi locks in The Texas CloverLeaf. Fale shoves Tanahashi out of the ring. Fale with a straight right hand to Tanahashi. Tanahashi responds with a Dragon Screw Leg Whip on the middle rope. Tanahashi goes for a Sunset Flip, but Fale counters with a Seated Senton for a two count. Fale with a Running Splash for a two count. Tanahashi is trying to create separation. Tanahashi fires up with Forearm Shivers. Tanahashi uppercuts Fale. Fale clotheslines Tanahashi. Fale goes for The Grenade, but Tanahashi blocks it. Fale connects with a Samoan Drop for a two count. Fale goes for The Bad Luck Fall, but Tanahashi counters with a Hurricanrana for a two count. Fale negates The SlingBlade. Tanahashi rolls Fale over for a two count.

Tanahashi drops Fale with Twist And Shout. Tanahashi follows that with a SlingBlade. Tanahashi goes for a High Fly Flow, but Fale ducks out of the way. Loa tells Fale to get up. Fale blasts Tanahashi with a Body Avalanche. Fale lands The Grenade for a two count. Fale goes for The Bad Luck Fall, but Tanahashi counters with another SlingBlade. Tanahashi lands The High Fly Flow for a two count. Loa drags the referee out of the ring. Loa attacks Tanahashi. Loa repeatedly stomps on Tanahashi’s back. Fale inadvertently takes out Loa with a Running Lariat. Tanahashi delivers his third SlingBlade of the match. Tama Tonga responds with The GunStun. Fale with the lateral press. Red Shoes calls for the bell. Bad Luck Fale is officially disqualified.

Winner: Hiroshi Tanahashi via Disqualification 

Tenth Match: (0) Kazuchika Okada vs. (2) Hangman Page in A Block Competition In The G1 Climax 28 Tournament

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Page applies a wrist lock. Okada reverses the hold. Page transitions into a hammer lock. Following a snap mare takeover, Page applies a rear chin lock. Okada gets back to a vertical base. Okada applies a hammer lock. Okada backs Page into the ropes. Okada pats Page in the chest. Okada ducks a clothesline from Page. Okada tells Page to bring it. Okada catches a boot from Page. Okada drop toe holds Page to the canvas. Page clotheslines Okada over the top rope. Page follows that with a Flying Spinning Heel Kick. Page talks smack to the patrons inside Korakuen Hall.

Page rolls Okada back into the ring. Page with a Bridging Fallaway Slam for a two count. Page blasts Okada with two knife edge chops. Following another snap mare takeover, Page goes back to the rear chin lock. Page calls Okada a clown. Okada with shots to the midsection of Page. Okada drops Page with a Big Boot. Okada goes for a Senton Splash, but Page ducks out of the way. Page with a Standing Shooting Star Press for a two count. Page bodyslams Okada. Page follows hits a SlingShot Senton.

Page applies a Cravate. Page punches Okada in the jaw. Okada kicks Page in the gut. Okada with a Spike DDT to Page. Okada nips up. Okada with Running Elbow Strikes. Page responds with his combination offense. Okada connects with a FlapJack for a two count. Okada goes for a Leaping Back Elbow Strike, but Page ducks out of the way. Okada side steps Page into the turnbuckle pad. Okada with a Standing Dropkick which sends Page tumbling to the floor. Okada uppercuts Page. Okada throws Page back first to the ringside barricade. Okada with a Helluva Kick. Okada goes for a Draping DDT, but Page blocks it.

Page lands a Buckshot Lariat on the floor. Page rolls Okada back into the ring. Page drags Okada to the corner. Page goes for a MoonSault, but Okada ducks out of the way. Okada kicks Page in the jaw. Page negates The Air Raid Crash. Okada goes for a dropkick, but Page holds onto the ropes. Page gets Okada in position for The Rite Of Passage. Okada escapes. Page connects with a Cradle Tombstone PileDriver for a two count. Okada is desperately holding onto the top rope. Page has Okada perched on the top turnbuckle. Okada sends Page crashing to the canvas.

Page rocks Okada with a Running Forearm Smash. Page with an Avalanche NeckBreaker. Okada wisely heads to the outside. Page lands a Triangle MoonSault. Page delivers another Buckshot Lariat for a two count. Okada rolls Page over for a two count. Okada goes for a German Suplex, but Page lands back on his feet. Page with a Corner Dropkick to Okada. Okada responds with a Tombstone PileDriver. Okada is pissed. Okada and Page are trading back and forth shots.

Okada ducks a clothesline from Page. Okada uppercuts Page. Page goes for a SuperKick, but Okada blocks it. Page drops Okada with a Forearm Smash. Okada dropkicks Page. Okada goes for The Rain Maker, but Page counters with a SuperKick. Okada launches Page to the ring apron. Okada goes for a Rain Maker, but Page counters with a PowerBomb for a two count. Page delivers a straight right hand. Page goes for The Rite Of Passage, but Okada counters with a Discus Lariat. Okada plants Page with The Rain Maker to pickup the victory.

Winner: Kazuchika Okada via Pinfall 

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