NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 6 (2026)
Cast: Yōhei Komatsu, Francesco Akira Begnini, Shota Umino, Gabriel McMenamin, Riley Vigier
Did you know? During the event, YOH successfully defended his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Francesco Akira, a title that had previously been held by Akira’s former tag team partner, leading to a storyline clash that echoed their history in the Junior tag division.
Why Watch: Despite a predictable main event outcome, the night's raw energy is undeniable, anchored by a brutal IWGP Global Heavyweight Title bout where Shota Umino and Gabe Kidd deliver a career-defining slugfest. The G1 Climax play-in matches inject high-stakes drama into the tournament's final qualifiers, making this a must-watch for fans of hard-hitting storytelling. For pure, unfiltered NJPW intensity and a preview of the G1's looming chaos, this Korakuen Hall card is an essential pit stop.
The curtain closes on the Road to G1 Climax 36 with its sixth and final night, a high-stakes professional wrestling event from New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Held on July 6, 2026, inside Tokyo’s legendary Korakuen Hall, the card delivered two G1 Climax 36 play-in battles, an IWGP Global Heavyweight Title clash pitting champion Shota Umino against Gabe Kidd, and a main event crowning the night: YOH defending his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Francesco Akira.