NJPW G1 Climax 35 Semifinal Day 18 16th August 2025 Full Show
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Date & Time: August 16, 2025 – Main card begins at 5:00 PM (JST).
Location: Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan – the venue is hosting a G1 Climax event for the very first time.
Match Card (Day 18 – Semifinals):
- Togi Makabe, Tiger Mask, & Tatsuya Matsumoto vs. Shoma Kato, Masatora Yasuda, & Zane Jay
- Shota Umino, Yuya Uemura, YOSHI-HASHI, El Desperado & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Taichi, Satoshi Kojima, Toru Yano, YOH & Master Wato
- Boltin Oleg & Tomoaki Honma vs. Don Fale & Yujiro Takahashi
- Hiroshi Tanahashi, El Phantasmo & Katsuya Murashima vs. Great O-Khan, Callum Newman & Jakob Austin Young
- Shingo Takagi & Daiki Nagai vs. David Finlay & Gedo
- Drilla Moloney & Taiji Ishimori vs. Sanada & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
- Semifinal 1: Yota Tsuji vs. EVIL
- Main Event – Semifinal 2: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Konosuke Takeshita
Match Review & Analysis:
Semifinal 1: Yota Tsuji vs. EVIL:
EVIL enters this match after topping his block with his usual House of Torture tactics. Yota Tsuji, the rising star, has momentum after his playoff victory and looks determined to prove himself on the biggest stage. The clash is expected to feature Tsuji’s power and energy against EVIL’s underhanded interference. If Tsuji can overcome the numbers game, he could earn the biggest win of his career.
Semifinal 2 – Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Konosuke Takeshita:
This main event is the definition of a dream match. Zack Sabre Jr., the master technician and defending G1 winner, faces the powerhouse style of Konosuke Takeshita. Their previous encounters showed incredible chemistry, mixing speed, counters, and high impact strikes. This battle has all the makings of the match of the tournament, with the winner heading into the G1 Final as a strong favorite.
Undercard Highlights:
- Tag & Trios Matches: Early bouts feature combinations of veterans and young talent, giving the crowd exciting action before the semifinals.
- Shingo Takagi & Daiki Nagai vs. David Finlay & Gedo: A clash mixing experience, power, and faction rivalry.
- Drilla Moloney & Taiji Ishimori vs. Sanada & Yoshinobu Kanemaru: A match filled with unpredictability and interference, keeping fans on edge.
Conclusion:
The Semifinal Night of NJPW G1 Climax 35 is set to be a turning point in the tournament. Yota Tsuji battles EVIL in a test of resilience versus cunning, while Zack Sabre Jr. takes on Konosuke Takeshita in a high-level clash of styles.
With Ariake Arena as the backdrop, this event promises intense action, emotional drama, and world-class wrestling. Only two men will move on to the Finals—and one of them will be crowned the 2025 G1 Climax Champion.
