G1 Climax: Ranking The 9 Possible Finals
7. Jay White Vs. Kenny Omega
Well, if you do want Jay White in the final, here's a matchup that has a built-in story.
Following Wrestle Kingdom, Kenny Omega, then the US Champion, offered membership in Bullet Club to the Switchblade. However, White bamboozled Omega and attacked him. Joining CHAOS to combat BC, he became the #1 contender to the US title. At the New Beginning in Sapporo, White pulled off the upset and took the US title from Omega.
It was in this moment of vulnerability that Kenny's rival Cody took advantage of, attacking the leader of Bullet Club and sparking an all-out civil war. Coming to Omega's aid was Kota Ibushi, who fought off Kenny's attackers and embraced his former best friend. It was at that moment the Golden Lovers reformed, and thus, the chain of events that saw Kenny Omega finally claim the IWGP Championship.
In a way, it was Jay White that was the catalyst of Kenny's recent run of success. He brought Omega to the lowest point so from there, he could reach the highest highs. A rematch between the two with the stakes at their highest would certainly be the most intriguing of the possible finals for Jay White.