NJPW G1 Climax 35 Day 1 7/19/2025
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NJPW G1 Climax 35 – Day 1: Event Preview
The legendary G1 Climax tournament returns for its 35th installment, and Day 1 kicks off with major implications right out of the gate. The opening night features marquee matchups, debuting competitors, and returning veterans looking to carve their path to Wrestle Kingdom.
Held in the electric atmosphere of Osaka-jō Hall, the first night sets the tone for what promises to be a brutal and exhilarating month of top-tier wrestling. With the G1 format returning to four blocks of 8 wrestlers, every point matters, and the road to the Tokyo Dome begins here.
Event Details
- Event Name: NJPW G1 Climax 35 – Day 1
- Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Location: Osaka-jō Hall, Osaka, Japan
- Broadcast: NJPW World (Streaming), TV Asahi (Japan)
Match Card – Block Matches (Night 1)
A Block Matches
- Kazuchika Okada vs. Shota Umino
- Ren Narita vs. Bryan Danielson
- Yota Tsuji vs. Gabe Kidd
- Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. KENTA
Non-Tournament Tag Matches (Undercard)
- Tetsuya Naito & SANADA vs. EVIL & Yujiro Takahashi
- Zack Sabre Jr. & Taichi vs. El Desperado & SHO
- Will Ospreay & Francesco Akira vs. Jeff Cobb & Great-O-Khan
Conclusion
G1 Climax 35 – Day 1 delivered a high-octane start to the tournament, with standout performances and early surprises. Kazuchika Okada defeated Shota Umino in a hard-fought main event, showcasing his veteran savvy against the young upstart.
In a highly anticipated match, Bryan Danielson made his G1 return with a submission win over Ren Narita, proving he still has what it takes to compete with NJPW’s best. Yota Tsuji and Gabe Kidd stole the show in a brutal, fast-paced match that ended with Tsuji picking up two points. Meanwhile, Tanahashi rolled back the years, scoring a crowd-pleasing win over rival KENTA.