NJPW G1 Climax 35 Day 4 7/23/2025
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Date & Location
- Date: July 23, 2025
- Venue: Aore Nagaoka Arena, Nagaoka, Japan
Preview
Night 4 shifts the action to B‑Block with several matchups crucial for playoff positioning. The evening’s centerpiece is the rematch between Zack Sabre Jr. and Shota Umino, a technical showcase fans have been eagerly awaiting since their Wrestle Kingdom clash. Attention also falls on Shingo Takagi vs. Gabe Kidd, with Takagi poised to gain momentum after Kidd was forced to withdraw from Night 2 due to a knee injury . Other key B‑Block bouts include Konosuke Takeshita vs. Great‑O‑Khan, El Phantasmo vs. Ren Narita, and YOSHI‑HASHI vs. Drilla Moloney, all vital for those chasing playoff spots.
Matchcard
G1 Climax 35 – Night 4 (B‑Block) – July 23, 2025 – Aore Nagaoka Arena
YOSHI‑HASHI vs Drilla Moloney (B‑Block)
El Phantasmo vs Ren Narita (B‑Block)
Konosuke Takeshita vs Great‑O‑Khan (B‑Block)
Shingo Takagi vs Gabe Kidd (B‑Block; Takagi awarded forfeit win)
Zack Sabre Jr. vs Shota Umino (B‑Block main event)
Conclusion
A dramatic turn of events saw Shingo Takagi credited with a forfeit victory over Gabe Kidd, after Kidd withdrew following a knee injury sustained on Night 2. The main event lived up to expectations as Sabre Jr. and Umino delivered a gripping technical battle, providing a sharp contrast to their prior Tokyo Dome encounter. Meanwhile, matchups like YOSHI‑HASHI vs. Moloney, Takeshita vs. O‑Khan, and Phantasmo vs. Narita all impacted the mid-block standings, tightening the race toward the final playoff spots