NJPW G1 CLIMAX 35 1st August 2025

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Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Venue: Sunmesse Kagawa, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Bell Time: ~18:30 JST (approx. 10:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. UK)

Match Card (A Block Tournament Matches + Tag Previews)

  1. Katsuya Murashima & Shota Umino vs. YOSHI‑HASHI & Shoma Kato (Tag Match)
  2. Bullet Club War Dogs (Drilla Moloney & Taiji Ishimori) vs. Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita & Rocky Romero) (Tag Match)
  3. El Phantasmo & Jado vs. Shingo Takagi & Daiki Nagai (Tag Match)
  4. TMDK (Zack Sabre Jr. & Hartley Jackson) vs. United Empire (Great O‑Khan & Jakob Austin Young) (Tag Match)
  5. Callum Newman (4 pts) vs. SANADA (4 pts) – A Block singles
  6. Ryohei Oiwa (6 pts) vs. EVIL (6 pts) – A Block singles
  7. Boltin Oleg (6 pts) vs. David Finlay (2 pts) – A Block singles
  8. Taichi (4 pts) vs. Yota Tsuji (8 pts) – A Block singles
  9. Hiroshi Tanahashi (4 pts) vs. Yuya Uemura (6 pts) – A Block main event

Match Reviews & Tournament Dynamics:

A‑Block Singles:

  • Tanahashi vs. Uemura: Tana came in seeking his 100th G1 victory, but faced a stern test from Uemura, who is in a four-way tie for second place with six points. Tana trails at four points and needs to close the gap to stay playoff viable.
  • Taichi vs. Tsuji: Yota Tsuji (8 pts) looked to extend his lead atop A Block against Taichi (4 pts). A win here could cement his leadership heading into the final nights.
  • Those with six points—Boltin Oleg, EVIL, and Ryohei Oiwa—face critical matches; winners would gain momentum and potentially break into playoff spots.

Standings Snapshot (pre-show):

  • Yota Tsuji leads A Block with 8 points
  • EVIL, Boltin Oleg, Oiwa, Uemura all tied at 6 points
  • Tanahashi, Taichi, Newman, SANADA at 4; David Finlay at 2 and in danger, needing wins to stay alive.

Tag Matches Build-Up:

These undercard teams preview upcoming B Block action and featured alliances like Zack Sabre Jr. & Hartley Jackson, El Phantasmo & Jado, and Bullet Club War Dogs, giving fans a taste of broader G1 storylines.

Event Details:

  • Venue: Sunmesse Kagawa, Takamatsu — A key location for Day 9 of the G1 Climax tournament
  • Time Zone Conversions: Bell time ~18:30 JST translates to ~10:30 a.m. ET / ~5:30 a.m. UK / ~2:30 a.m. West Coast US

Conclusion:

Night 9 in Kagawa is crucial for shaping the playoff picture:

  • Yota Tsuji aims to pull away at the top of A Block and potentially clinch a playoff berth early.
  • Tanahashi, in his final G1, is under pressure to secure wins late and chase a historic milestone with his 100th victory.
  • Boltin Oleg, EVIL, Oiwa, and Uemura occupy a crowded chase for playoffs—with every point mattering.
  • Dark horse David Finlay must win or face elimination scenarios; a desperate match-up with Boltin Oleg awaits.