NJPW G1 Climax 35 Day 12 8/5/2025
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Date: August 5, 2025
Location: INTEX Osaka Hall 5, Osaka, Japan
Preview
The G1 Climax 35 continues with Day 12 in Osaka as the B Block reaches a boiling point. With most of the block gridlocked at 8 points, every match on this card carries significant implications for playoff advancement. The headline bout sees Shingo Takagi fighting for survival against the always-calculating Zack Sabre Jr., who looks to clinch a spot near the top of the leaderboard. Meanwhile, Drilla Moloney faces the unpredictable El Phantasmo in a high-energy clash, and Konosuke Takeshita meets the resilient YOSHI-HASHI in a physical battle. Ren Narita tries to bounce back against Great-O-Khan, while Shota Umino takes on Gabe Kidd in a battle between rising stars. As the tournament nears its final stretch, Day 12 could make or break several hopefuls’ dreams of G1 glory.
Match Card (B Block)
Konosuke Takeshita vs. YOSHI-HASHI
Great-O-Khan vs. Ren Narita
El Phantasmo vs. Drilla Moloney
Shota Umino vs. Gabe Kidd
Shingo Takagi vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
Conclusion
In a night filled with pivotal action, Zack Sabre Jr. once again proves why he is among the G1 elite by defeating Shingo Takagi, eliminating the Dragon from contention. Drilla Moloney keeps his momentum alive with a hard-fought win over El Phantasmo, while Konosuke Takeshita outmuscles YOSHI-HASHI to move into double digits. Great-O-Khan dominates Narita in a showcase of control and power, and Shota Umino takes advantage of Gabe Kidd’s injury-riddled run to earn another two points. With the standings tightening and the final block matches ahead, the B Block playoff picture becomes both clearer and more chaotic.