NJPW G1 Climax A Block standings: Two wrestlers eliminated

Two wrestlers were eliminated from A Block contention on Thursday as NJPW G1 Climax 2025 enters its final stretch.

Taichi and SANADA are both out of contention following their losses on today’s show. A defeat to Callum Newman ended Taichi’s hopes, while SANADA was mathematically eliminated by a loss to Hiroshi Tanahashi.

The A Block standings now have Yuya Uemura and EVIL leading the way with 10 points. Behind them, there is a logjam with six wrestlers still in contention at eight points. Three wrestlers from the block will advance to the playoffs pending the results of the final night of A Block action this Sunday.

Here are the current A Block standings:

A Block standings —

  • Yuya Uemura: 10 points (5 wins, 3 losses)
  • EVIL: 10 points (5 wins, 3 losses)
  • Ryohei Oiwa: 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses)
  • David Finlay: 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses)
  • Yota Tsuji: 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses)
  • Oleg Boltin: 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses)
  • Callum Newman: 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses)
  • Hiroshi Tanahashi: 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses)
  • Taichi: 6 points (3 wins, 5 losses)
  • SANADA: 6 points (3 wins, 5 losses)

In the B Block, eight wrestlers are still in contention. El Phantasmo and Gabe Kidd have officially been eliminated, while Shingo Takagi still has a very slim mathematical path to the playoffs despite only having six points.

B Block standings —

  • Konosuke Takeshita: 10 points (5 wins, 2 losses)
  • Ren Narita: 10 points (5 wins, 2 losses)
  • Zack Sabre Jr.: 10 points (5 wins, 2 losses)
  • Shota Umino: 8 points (4 wins, 3 losses)
  • Drilla Moloney: 8 points (4 wins, 3 losses)
  • YOSHI-HASHI: 8 points (4 wins, 3 losses)
  • Great-O-Khan: 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses)
  • Shingo Takagi: 6 points (3 wins, 4 losses)
  • El Phantasmo: 6 points (3 wins, 5 losses)
  • Gabe Kidd: 0 points (withdrew from tournament due to injury)

There are now only six shows remaining in the tournament, which will conclude at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on August 17. The winner receives an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship shot that is traditionally used at Wrestle Kingdom.

The remaining G1 schedule can be seen below:

Friday, August 8 in Kanagawa

  • B Block: El Phantasmo vs. YOSHI-HASHI
  • B Block: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Drilla Moloney
  • B Block: Shingo Takagi vs. Ren Narita
  • B Block: Shota Umino vs. Konosuke Takeshita

Sunday, August 10 in Gunma

  • A Block: Yuya Uemura vs. David Finlay
  • A Block: Taichi vs. Oleg Boltin
  • A Block: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. EVIL
  • A Block: Yota Tsuji vs. Callum Newman
  • A Block: Ryohei Oiwa vs. SANADA

Wednesday, August 13 in Shizuoka

  • B Block: Shota Umino vs. Great-O-Khan
  • B Block: YOSHI-HASHI vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
  • B Block: Konosuke Takeshita vs. Ren Narita
  • B Block: Shingo Takagi vs. Drilla Moloney

Thursday, August 14 in Tokyo (Korakuen Hall)

  • 2nd Place A Block vs. 3rd Place B Block
  • 2nd Place B Block vs. 3rd Place A Block

Saturday, August 16 in Tokyo (Ariake Arena)

  • A Block Winner vs. Winner of 2nd Place B Block vs. 3rd Place A Block
  • B Block Winner vs. Winner of 2nd Place A Block vs. 3rd Place B Block

Sunday, August 17 in Tokyo (Ariake Arena)

  • Tournament finals