NJPW G1 Climax 33 night 12 live results: Shingo vs. Finlay

C Block and D Block hit the home stretch on night 12 of the NJPW G1 Climax 33 tournament. 

Just one night of Block matches will remain for each group following tonight’s show, headlined by Shingo Takagi (5 points) vs. David Finlay (8 points). 

In the semi-main, Zack Sabre Jr. (8 points) faces Tetsuya Naito (6 points) in another potentially pivotal battle. 

The full lineup: 

  • C Block: David Finlay (4-1, 8 points) vs. Shingo Takagi (2-2-1, 5 points)
  • D Block: Zack Sabre Jr. (4-1, 8 points) vs. Tetsuya Naito (3-2, 6 points)
  • C Block: Tama Tonga (3-1-1, 7 points) vs. Eddie Kingston (3-2, 6 points)
  • D Block: Jeff Cobb (4-1, 8 points) vs. Hirooki Goto (2-3, 4 points)
  • C Block: Tomohiro Ishii (1-4, 2 points) vs. HENARE (1-4, 2 points)
  • D Block: Shane Haste (2-3, 4 points) vs. Toru Yano (1-4, 2 points)
  • C Block: EVIL (4-1, 8 points) vs. Mikey Nichols (1-4, 2 points)
  • D Block: Hiroshi Tanahashi (3-2, 6 points) vs. Alex Coughlin (1-4, 2 points)

Our live coverage begins at 5:30 a.m. Eastern time. 

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Recommended Matches

  • Alex Coughlin vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi – This was a simple match that worked excellently in the tournament structure.
  • Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Tetsuya Naito – ZSJ’s red-hot 2023 continues with an excellent performance against Naito. Comfortably the best Naito match in the tournament. 

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Alex Coughlin defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi

This match featured classic Tanahashi legwork challenged by Coughlin’s power. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a lot of fun. The match ended somewhat suddenly once Coughlin powered Tanahashi into a jackhammer, resulting in a pinfall win.

While Coughlin is mathematically eliminated, this win puts him at 4 points. Tanahashi’s tournament is also on the rocks following this rock.

Mikey Nichols defeated EVIL 

This was a total House of Torture match. EVIL initially jumped Nichols and used typical HoT tactics for the rest of the bout. Kosei Fujita eventually helped Nichols clear the ring, allowing Nichols to trap EVIL with an awkward pin to score the win.

This win doesn’t do much in terms of standings. EVIL is still atop of his block with 8 points, while Nichols has been eliminated from playoff contention with only 4 points.

Toru Yano defeated Shane Haste 

From blindfolds to an under-the-ring fight, it’s fair to say Yano was Yano in this one. After a prolonged time under the ring, Haste emerged from under the ring with a bucket taped to his head. Once the bucket was removed, Yano bumped Haste, leading to the bucket falling on the referee’s head. Yano dropped Haste with a low blow, and a roll-up closed the match. 

This result keeps both men at the bottom of the block and free from playoff contention with 4 points each. 

HENARE defeated Tomohiro Ishii

This match was nothing but these guys beating the breaks off of each other. After multiple false finishes, HENARE connected with a stiff sequence of strikes, followed by Streets of Rage to secure the win. 

Both of these guys were already eliminated, but this win gets HENARE up to 4 points. 

Hirooki Goto defeated Jeff Cobb

Goto sold the damage from the tournament throughout this match, having to withstand Cobb’s freakish strength. Goto busted out some unusual offense, including a code red, which he followed with the GTR to win the match. 

This win puts Goto at 6 points, which not only keeps him in playoff contention, but opens up the playoffs for a lot of D block.

Tama Tonga vs. Eddie Kingston

Two beloved babyfaces met and had a match that fits. Tama had a lot in this, but in the end, Eddie was able to win out with a back fist and a northern lights bomb.

Eddie’s win leaves him tied with block leaders at 8 points. 

Tetsuya Naito defeated Zack Sabre Jr.

From the opening bell, this match had a decent energy about it. A large portion was spent on mat work before transitioning into a standing finishing stretch. In the closing minutes, both men threw everything at each other, but Naito was able to secure the win with an inside cradle. 

This win keeps Naito, and a lot of D block in playoff contention. 

Shingo Takagi defeated David Finlay

This was a methodical match from the open, slowly building to a table spot. Finlay eventually powerbombed Shingothrough the table, acting as a mid-match climax. After an extended period of fighting back into the match, Shingo dropped Finlay with Last of the Dragon to win the match.

Shingo advances to 7 points, making C block a chaotic pickem heading into the end of block action.

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Standings

A Block

  • SANADA (6-0) – 12 points
  • Shota Umino (2-2-2) – 6 points
  • Kaito Kiyomiya (2-2-2) – 6 points
  • Hikuleo (3-3) – 6 points
  • Yota Tsuji (2-3-1) – 5 points
  • Gabe Kidd (2-3-1) 5 points
  • Chase Owens (2-4) – 4 points
  • Ren Narita (1-3-2) – 4 points

B Block

  • Kazuchika Okada (5-1) – 10 points
  • Will Ospreay (4-2) 8 points
  • Taichi (3-3) – 6 points
  • El Phantasmo (3-3) 6 points
  • Tanga Loa (3-3) 6 points
  • YOSHI-HASHI (2-4) – 4 points
  • KENTA (2-4) 4 points
  • Great-O-Khan (2-4) 4 points

C Block

  • David Finlay (4-2) – 8 points
  • EVIL (4-2) – 8 points
  • Eddie Kingston (4-2) – 8 points
  • Tama Tonga (3-2-1) – 7 points
  • Shingo Takagi (3-2-1) – 7 points
  • Mikey Nicholls (2-4) – 4 points
  • HENARE (2-4) – 4 points
  • Tomohiro Ishii (1-5) – 2 points

D Block

  • Jeff Cobb (4-2) – 8 points
  • Zack Sabre Jr. (4-2) – 8 points
  • Tetsuya Naito (4-2) – 8 points
  • Hiroshi Tanahashi (3-3) – 6 points
  • Hirooki Goto (3-3) – 6 points
  • Shane Haste (2-4) – 4 points
  • Alex Coughlin (2-4) – 4 points
  • Toru Yano (2-4) – 4 points