A Look at NJPW’s Upcoming Schedule: Potential Title Matches, Briefcase Defenses & More Post-G1 Fallout

There are many traditions that have become synonymous with the G1 Climax tournament over the years. Some, like the raising of the G1 flag, are decades old. Others, like the winner earning a spot in the Wrestle Kingdom main event, are more modern.
One of the questions we get every single year when new fans start enquiring about the tournament is, “why does the champion compete?” The answer is simple: prestige. The G1 Climax is the tournament of kings. Its winners have gone on to becom