G1 Climax night five results: Okada vs. Switchblade

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It’s, well… a few months after that time of year again, and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)’s G1 Climax tournament is back to ruin sleep schedules all over the globe!

This year’s version, the 30th annual, will feature 20 men competing across 19 dates for a spot in the finals on October 18. Each show will be broadcast worldwide on New Japan’s streaming service, NJPW World.

Current Standings

A Block

4 Points

• “Switchblade” Jay White (2-0)
• Taichi (2-0)
• Will Ospreay (2-0)

2 Points

• Jeff Cobb (1-1)
• Kazuchika Okada (1-1)
• Kota Ibushi (1-1)
• Minoru Suzuki (1-1)

0 Points

• Shingo Takagi (0-2)
• Tomohiro Ishii (0-2)
• Yujiro Takahashi (0-2)

B Block

4 Points

• Juice Robinson (2-0)
• Tetsuya Naito (2-0)
• Toru Yano (2-0)

2 Points

• EVIL (1-1)
• Hirooki Goto (1-1)
• KENTA (1-1)
• Zack Sabre, Jr. (1-1)

0 Points

• Hiroshi Tanahashi (0-2)
• SANADA (0-2)
• YOSHI-HASHI (0-2)

Today’s action takes place in Hyogo’s Kobe World Hall, kicking off at 3AM Eastern / 12AM Pacific, and it’s all about A Block, one of two groupings whose winner will go on to a spot in the finals.

Taichi vs. Yujiro Takahashi

Jeff Cobb vs. Minoru Suzuki

Kota Ibushi vs. Tomohiro Ishii

Shingo Takagi vs. Will Ospreay

“Switchblade” Jay White vs. Kazuchika Okada

Enjoy the show!

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