NJPW G1 Climax B Block standings: First wrestler clinches playoff spot

With a victory on Friday, IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr. became the first wrestler to clinch a spot in the NJPW G1 Climax 2025 playoffs.

Sabre defeated Drilla Moloney to bring his G1 points total to 12. That puts him in sole possession of first place in B Block, and it guarantees that Sabre will finish in one of the top three places. Trailing behind him are Shota Umino, Konosuke Takeshita, and Ren Narita with 10 points. There is then a group of wrestlers tied at eight points — some who have been eliminated and some who still have a slight mathematical path.

Here are the full block standings:

B Block standings —

  • Clinched playoff spot — Zack Sabre Jr.: 12 points (6 wins, 2 losses)
  • Shota Umino: 10 points (5 wins, 3 losses)
  • Konosuke Takeshita: 10 points (5 wins, 3 losses)
  • Ren Narita: 10 points (5 wins, 3 losses)
  • Drilla Moloney: 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses)
  • Great-O-Khan: 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses)
  • Shingo Takagi: 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses)
  • Eliminated — YOSHI-HASHI: 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses)
  • Eliminated — El Phantasmo: 8 points (4 wins, 5 losses)
  • Eliminated — Gabe Kidd: 0 points (withdrew from tournament due to injury)

The last A Block show is happening this Sunday with the final B Block matches then taking place on Wednesday. The playoffs are set for August 14-17.

In A Block, Yuya Uemura and EVIL lead the way with 10 points, followed by a logjam at eight.

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)
  • Eliminated –– Taichi: 6 points (3 wins, 5 losses)
  • Eliminated — SANADA: 6 points (3 wins, 5 losses)

The remaining G1 schedule can be seen below:

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