Every NJPW G1 Climax Entrant Ranked From Least To Most Likely To Win

Big Mike enters his third G1 Climax, now fully accepted by the Japanese audience as the exciting blend of power and athleticism that he is. Collecting four victories in 2015, followed by five in 2016, Elgin is definitely on the right trajectory.

Having completed a prolonged battle with Naito over the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, Elgin should be looking for his first shot at Okada. The men above him in the pecking order may seem like more obvious candidates for the Tokyo Dome main event. That said, Elgin would be an ideal adversary to overcome in the finals. That would simultaneously put his opponent over in a big-match setting, while rewarding Elgin for his consistent improvement.