Jon Moxley Wants In NJPW's G1 Climax Tournament 2019

Will NJPW grant the IWGP United States Champion's wish?

by Andy H Murray
Jon Moxley
NJPW

Jon Moxley enjoyed a strong start to life in NJPW last week, first besting IWGP United States Champion Juice Robinson at Wednesday's Best of the Super Juniors finals, before battering Young Lion Shota Umino at Sunday's Dominion 6.9 pay-per-view.

A strong post-match promo saw Moxley grab the microphone after the Umino bout, then claim that he wanted to participate in this year's G1 Climax tournament. He then grabbed the Young Lion, took him to the back, and reiterated his demand in this backstage diatribe:-

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Dominion was a busy night for G1 declarations, with Shingo Takagi and newcomer KENTA joining Moxley in stating their desire to compete. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Will Ospreay then made a similar request in his backstage promo.

The latest incarnation of NJPW's signature round robin tournament kicks off in Dallas, Texas on 6 July. Moxley would have been high on many a fan's wishlist after his performance against Robinson, and it looks like him, Takagi, Ospreay, and KENTA could fill the spots left by Kenny Omega, Michael Elgin, Hangman Page, and Tama Tonga, who won't be in this year's G1.

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Official confirmation should come within the next few weeks.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.