The NJPW G1 Climax is a men's pro wrestling tournament held periodically by New Japan Pro Wrestling.

The competition was established on April 5, 1974, and the first edition was won by Antonio Inoki , while the last edition took place on August 18, 2024 and was won by Zack Sabre Jr. .

This tournament is for heavyweights.
From 1983 until 1987 (except for 1985), the final was directly for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. Then, since 1988, the winner earns an IWGP Heavyweight Championship shot; since 2012, this shot is a rights certificate to challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship (now IWGP World Heavyweight Championship) at the following January 4's Wrestle Kingdom (a certificate that can be defended).

On this page, you can find the full list of all the NJPW G1 Climax winners in history, along with dates, events, locations and statistics.

NJPW G1 Climax: Info

  • Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNew Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Gender Male
  • Tournament Type Round Robin
  • Date Established April 5, 1974
  • Notes This tournament is for heavyweights.
    From 1983 until 1987 (except for 1985), the final was directly for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. Then, since 1988, the winner earns an IWGP Heavyweight Championship shot; since 2012, this shot is a rights certificate to challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship (now IWGP World Heavyweight Championship) at the following January 4's Wrestle Kingdom (a certificate that can be defended).

NJPW G1 Climax: List of Winners

NJPW G1 Climax: Names & Logos History

    • NJPW G1 Climax August 1, 2012
    • NJPW G1 Climax August 7, 1991 July 31, 2012
    • NJPW World Cup Tournament November 24, 1989 December 7, 1989
    • NJPW IWGP League May 6, 1983 July 29, 1988
    • NJPW MSG League April 21, 1978 April 1, 1982
    • NJPW World League April 5, 1974 May 30, 1977

    NJPW G1 Climax: Statistics & Records

    Most Victories

    RankWrestlerWinsYear
    101974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988
    51991, 1992, 1994, 2002, 2005
    42012, 2014, 2021, 2022
    32013, 2017, 2023
    32007, 2015, 2018
    632003, 2004, 2006
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