NJPW G1 Climax 28 Night 9: Review, Grades and Analysis

David Finlay and IWGP U.S. Champion Juice Robinson vs Toru Yano and Gedo:

Yano and Juice begin the match, with a pretty cool spot. However it was the double attack by Yano and Gedo that gave them the advantage.

As the match continues, the Gedo clutch is applied but Juice makes the save. As Yano is focused on Juice, Finlay connects a Stunner out of nowhere to pick up the victory.

RESULT: David Finlay and the IWGP U.S. Champion Juice Robinson

RATING: 2.5 stars

Kota Ibushi and Yujiro Takahashi vs Sho and Tomohiro Ishii:

Ishii and Ibushi begin in a power v speed type spot, where speed got the advantage in Kota Ibushi. However there was a hot tag on either side. As the match continues, both superstars now show off their striking game, but it’s Takahashi who picks up the advantage in this sequence.

 As the match progresses, Ibushi and Takahashi pick up the advantage to begin dominating proceedings throughout the match. Hot tag from Yoh however brings a striking clinic between Ibushi and Ishii. The match ends with the Pimp Juice to Yoh to pick up the victory for his team. After the match, Ishii and Ibushi intensely have a staredown, as they have yet to verse off in the G1 Tournament in Block B.

RESULT: Kota Ibushi and Yujiro Takahashi

RATING: 2.5 Stars

Chase Owens and IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega vs Los Ingoberables De Japon (SANADA and Tetsuya Naito)

Omega and SANADA begin the match. Crowd are really into this match. Back and forth action to begin before SANADA picks up the advantage. SANADA tags in Naito, which means we got Omega vs Naito again!

However, Owens interrupts, sending Naito into the barricade, therefore Bullet Club taking the advantage and begin frequent tags to dominate proceedings. As the match progresses, Naito finally begins to get a little bit of momentum back in his corner, ending with the trailer Paradise Lost on Chase Owens. Towards the final moments of the match, lots of back and forth action between all 4 wrestlers, and SANADA finally takes full advantage by whipping Omega into the barricade, and this allowed Naito to hit the Destino for the victory.

RESULT: Los Ingoberables De Japon (SANADA and Tetsuya Naito)

RATING: 3 stars