#g1 guide

A Block part 1 | A Block part 2 | B Block Part 1 | B Block Part 2

Fashionably late, here's part 1 of my traditional annual powerpoint guide to NJPW's Festival of Big Meaty Men!

Due to unfortunate circumstances, like having a job now, I wasn't able to get it out before the G1 started, but better late than never I guess! And it's still early days, so there's still plenty of time to start watching!

It's even more 'no thoughts, just vibes' than usual this year, so if you spot any factual inaccuracies, my excuse is that I'm making my own kayfabe.

A Block part 1 | A Block part 2 | B Block Part 1 | B Block Part 2

Here's part 2 of my definitely-not-late-at-all guide to G1 Climax 2025! This time featuring three Bad Boys and two Nice Young Men. If you missed part 1, check it out here! Edit: and part 3 on the first half of B Block is now out!

My traditional guide to the factions of NJPW was a bit trickier than usual this year because of how NJPW's factions are currently extremely fucked. At this point I think Gedo is ignoring them like a cupboard that you know is a complete mess inside but you don't want to open it becuase you're scared of what you'll find.

A Block part 1 | A Block part 2 | B Block Part 1 | B Block Part 2

We're on the home stretch now with part 3, featuring the B Block (the B is for 'British', apparently). Check out parts 1 and 2 if you missed them! Edit: part 4 is now also out!

I was so gutted to hear about Gabe's injury, but I suppose an advantage of being so late with this guide is that I won't get anyone's hopes up unduly... Gabe was one of my most anticipated wrestlers of B Block and this had been such a great year for him so far, so it's rotten timing. Get well soon ya mad lad!

Also, until sitting down to write this I hadn't quite appreciated that all of the notable omissions from this year's tournament were former CHAOS members! No Ishii and no Yano for the second year in a row is just unconscionable! #Justice4Yano

A Block part 1 | A Block part 2 | B Block Part 1 | B Block Part 2

Phew! Here it is, the fourth and final part of my 2025 G1 Guide! If you missed any of the previous parts, follow the links above to take a look!

Unfortunately no one in this half of the block really has much chance of winning the whole thing imo (though I hope to be proven wrong!) But they're all winners in my heart <3

No bonus slides today I'm afraid, as I was running short on inspiration and energy. But if you wanna talk NJPW, my DMs and asks are open, whether you're a scholar of the Deep Lore or just dipping your toes in! Love 2 chat wrestling! I'm horribly behind on the G1 as a result of writing about it instead of actually watching any, but I hope to get caught up soon!

A Block (part 1) + intro | A Block (part 2) + faction guide | B Block (part 1) + Any Other Guys | B Block (part 2) + miscellaneous info

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This is it! The fourth and final part of this year's G1 Guide, on the second half of B Block! If you're not caught up yet, follow the links above to check out the first three parts. The bonus material this time is an assortment of info that I thought might be useful. Plus KENTA! I can believe I forgot to include him yesterday! Sorry KENTA, it wasn't intentional, please don't bully me (or my mother) on twitter.

Other than that, all that remains is to wish you a very happy G1! I can't believe it's starting tomorrow! May the best Blorbo win! (unless your blorbo is EVIL, in which case sorry, but fuck your blorbo) If you're planning to watch, especially if it's your first G1, do reach out and let me know how you find it! Or ask me any remaining questions you might have! My asks/DMs are always open!

A Block (part 1) + intro | A Block (part 2) + faction guide | B Block (part 1) + Any Other Guys | B Block (part 2) + miscellaneous info

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Part 3 has landed! If you missed parts 1 and 2, check them out here and here! We're tackling the first half of B Block today, which is a real rogues' gallery.

I've also tacked on a bonus guide to some of my favourites who didn't make it into the G1 because there is no justice in this world and Gedo is a cruel monster. You might see them if you decide to watch the undercard tag matches though, so it's not entirely frivolous self-indulgence!

A Block (part 1) + intro | A Block (part 2) + faction guide | B Block (part 1) + Any Other Guys| B Block (part 2) + miscellaneous info

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It's G1 season again and that can only mean one thing... another super serious, highly accurate, 100% official NJPW G1 PowerPoint Guide! The format is slightly different this year (now with 55% fewer wrestlers overall! But 25% more wrestlers per block! And 100% less Yano 😭) so I'm splitting each block into two posts. [Edit: Part 2, running down the second half of A Block, is out now!]

As usual, let me know what you think! Hopefully you find it useful/entertaining/all of the above!