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G1 CLIMAX 33 PRESS CONFERENCE July 14, 2023

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G1 Climax 33 Night 1 and N-1 Victory Preview Predictions

With only a few hours to go before "G1 Climax 33" begins and a few weeks before "N-1 Victory 2023" begins, here are the predictions I have for night one of the G1 and the two N-1 Victory preview matches taking place at "One Night Dream"

G1 Climax 33 B Block Match: El Phantasmo vs. YOSHI-HASHI Prediction: This one is almost an conclusion to me. I see El Phantasmo winning over YOSHI-HASHI who most times has a slow start but a strong finish

G1 Climax 33 A Block Match: Chase Owens vs. Gabriel Kidd Prediction: Originally had predicted Gabriel Kidd to win this one but after what we saw yesterday, though it's too late to change it in the polls, I'm going with Chase Owens for the win. Predicting Chase is going to have a great run in this G1

G1 Climax 33 B Block Match: Tanga Loa vs. KENTA Prediction: Before I make my prediction on this, don't think many have notice but there are clues to which there's a possibility of KENTA joining Pro Wrestling NOAH's AXIZ in the near future. Reasons why I say this he has a leg wrap in the same leg as Go Shiozaki does, at the G1 Press Conference, he wore an earring in the same spot as Go and wore a similar necklace that Katsuhiko Nakajima was wearing in the VTR promoting "One Night Dream" main event. Should also mention the attire, mostly similar to what Nakajima wore at the beginning of July. Anyway, these clues could lead to that but again who knows considering KENTA's mindset is mostly about playing games. So...this match. This will be Tonga Loa's first match since May 2022 and it'll be interesting to see how he'll fare here. My prediction is that Tanga Loa will win over KENTA but at a big price for when KENTA does what he can to win, it may leave a mark.

Prediction: Two men with something to prove, one more than the other. Since returning from excursion, Ren Narita has (in my opinion) somewhat been mistreated. Returns from excursion in the opening match, his first singles main event is off the charts while his second causes a riot (boos were all over the building). Then again, you can say the same for Shota Umino but really you can't. Since his match with Zac Sabre Jr. back at the 2023 New Japan Cup, Umino has been explosive. Highlighting to us his best potential and the fact that he teamed up with Jon Moxley three times after Wrestling Dontaku 2023, shows how much confidence has been build inside of the Shooter. Anyway, the prediction is this. Ren Narita will win over Umino with mostly 1-2 minutes to spare. G1 Climax Block matches are under a 20-minute time-limit making it difficult to get the victory in the alloted time. Again, Ren Narita with the win but it'll be close.

Now....let's switch from the G1 to the N-1 Victory with this preview match to the tournament taking place at Korakuen Hall down below:

Prediction: This match above will be the Pro Wrestling NOAH debut for Lance Anoa'i who has strong family ties with Roman Reigns, the Usos, and Solo Sikola. Also, the team he's on will have too many difference into which they could play a factor. Then again, may not because though the Japan team of Daiki Inaba, Manabu Soya, Yoshiki Inamura, and Masa Kitamiya are united, most times Daiki is seen as the one to be pinned here. My prediction here is that the dysfunctional team of Anoa'i, Adam Brooks, Saxon Huxley, and Jack Morris will get the win with Saxon Huxley scoring the winning pinfall.

Now...let's go to the second half of the G1 Climax 33 Night one predictions starting off with...

Prediction: A very intriguing match that could answer some questions about O-Khan's state of mind. Suffering his first loss in the UK could play a factor, one that Okada will be gladly to enjoy. The prediction here is that Okada is going to win in dominating fashion leaving O-Khan asking himself more questions.

Prediction: The match many believe should be in the main event yet isn't. Out of all the block matches for night one, this is the most talked about match. The reason...Kaito Kiyomiya is the first NOAH representative in the G1 since 2016 and is coming with a huge chip on his shoulder. To prove the world what NOAH wrestling is about in a NJPW ring. Yota Tsuji...fresh out of excursion, bursted himself into the main event in Osaka-Jo Hall and nearly came out a winner. By many, these two are seen as the top stars right now heading into this tournament and are seen as the two heavy favorites followed by Tetsuya Naito whose G1 begins on July 16th. My prediction here was a tough and it's one some fans are not going to like. ABEMA finished a poll where 66% have Kiyomiya over Tsuji who's at nearly 34%. My prediction here is we're going the full 20 minutes. Hard to predict which of these two will win but feel like the time-limit draw will serve as motivation for these two to have a strong G1 run.

Prediction: Taichi's hometown, the arena where in every G1 since entering, he's never lost. The person he's facing is someone who's seen by some as a favorite but one who wants to truly go all the way. The prediction here is that Taichi's streak will continue here. Taichi for the win.

Now, before predicting the main event match, here is the other N-1 Victory 2023 preview match:

Prediction: Two preview of what could be the N-1 Victory 2023 finals. With that said, the prediction for this match here could surprise you. Seeing as Kenoh has not been pinned in tag action this year, it's almost a foregone conclusion that the team of Kenoh and Jake Lee will win this match but considering this is a N-1 Victory 2023 preview match, you can't just believe Kenoh and Jake Lee will win. With that said, the prediction is if the match is under a 30-minute time-limit, then with less than 10 minutes to spare, somehow....Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. and Go Shiozaki will win their match here.

Now...let's predict the main event to night one of "G1 Climax 33" and the main event is...

Prediction: Big test incoming for Hikuleo. Though this is the main event, due to Kaito Kiyomiya's participation in the G1 and due to the huge promoting of Kento Miyahara vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima taking place in Korakuen Hall on the same day, this match is coming completely under the radar. One that I believe will benefit Hikuelo. But, the last time the IWGP World Heavyweight or Heavyweight Champion lost in their first block match was 2016 when Kazuchika Okada fell to Naomichi Marufuji. The prediction here is that the trend will continue. SANADA with a big win over Hikuleo.

That's all my predictions for night one of "G1 Climax 33" that includes here two N-1 Victory preview matches. All of these matches will be taking place on July 15th in Sapporo for the G1 and in Korakuen Hall for the 2 preview tag matches.

Please tune in to all the action for G1 Climax 33 starting at 4:00 AM Eastern today on NJPW World and ABEMA.

N-1 Victory 2023 begins August 6th in Yokohama.

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I have a lot of thoughts about the fashion choices at the G1 Climax 33 press conference

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Eddie Kingston • NJPW G1 Climax 33 Press Conference — photo by mi_22311 on Twitter

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Pre-July 15th Interviews

As we countdown to "G1 Climax 33" and "One Night Dream", interviews were conducted in the last two weeks.

For the "One Night Dream" event; seven interviews were conducted in which six of them talk about the main event: Katsuhiko Nakajima vs. Kento Miyahara.

Both Miyahara and Nakajima were interviewed after their press conference back on June 19th when the match was made official. The other interviews were all conducted within the last week and in official order:

Go Shiozaki (Current Tag Partner of Katsuhiko Nakajima)

Masa Kitamiya (former wrestling training mate for both Nakajima and Miyahara)

Kyohei Wada (AJPW Referee) (Personal opinion: Guy is too slow of an official. His 3-counts way too slow)

Yu Owada (new wrestler for NOAH)

Naomichi Marufuji

Click here to watch Kento Miyahara's interview

Click here to watch Katsuhiko Nakajima's interview

Click here to watch Go Shiozaki's interview

Click here to watch Masa Kitamiya's interview

Click here to watch Kyohei Wada's interview

Click here to watch Yu Owada's interview

Click here to watch Naomichi Marufuji's interview

And note, Yu Owada is not picture because his interview is on his debut match while everyone else talked about the main event. "One Night Dream" airs on ABEMA (for free) with Japanese commentary and Wrestle Universe (subscription required) with English commentary Saturday July 15th at 5:30 AM Eastern/4:30 AM Central/2:30 AM Pacific

Meanwhile, interviews were conducted for G1 Climax 33 participants in which 6 of 8 A Blocks members were interviewed while 2 from C Block were interviewed and (as of typing) one for D Block was interview.

The following that were interviewed within the last 2 weeks for "G1 Climax 33" were

Shota Umino (A Block representative)

SANADA (A Block representative and reigning IWGP World Heavyweight Champion)

David Finlay (C Block representative and reigning NEVER Openweight Champion) [Not pictured above]

Ren Narita (A Block representative)

Kaito Kiyomiya (A Block representative and Pro Wrestling NOAH representative)

Hikuleo (A Block representative)

Yota Tsuji (A Block representative)

Eddie Kingston (C Block representative and AEW representative) [Not pictured above]

Tetsuya Naito (D Block representative) [His interview has yet to be put up on the official English website] [Not pictured above]

Go to the official G1 Climax 33 website (click here) to read all the interviews conducted within the last two weeks.

G1 Climax 33 starts Saturday July 15th from Sapporo. The event can be watched live on ABEMA (for free) with Japanese commentary and on NJPW World (also for free) with either English commentary or Japanese commentary. The event starts at 4:00 AM Eastern/3:00 AM Central/1:00 AM Pacific.

If your start time is not listed above, go to timeanddate.com, type in the city you currently live in to find the start time to the event in your area.

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Official Theme for G1 Climax 33 Revealed

As seen above, the official theme song for G1 Climax 33 has been revealed. After having JAM Project sing the last two theme songs, this year's theme...will be sung by the same group that sang the theme to "Best of Super Jr. 30".

ASH DA HERO will be singing this year's theme song which is title "Born in the Ring" which is the theme for this year's tournament. Down below is the official opening VTR of the theme.

G1 Climax 33 starts tomorrow on ABEMA and NJPW World at 4 AM Eastern/3 AM Central/1 AM Pacific in Sapporo.

NJPW World will be posting the event free in both Japanese and English commentaries.

ABEMA will have the event free with Japanese commentary. Just hope you can get the video there somehow after issues caused the press conference to not be show outside the host country.

Anyway...G1 Climax 33 starts tomorrow.