Ryohei Oiwa wins NJPW G1 Climax 36 in Tokyo final
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Ryohei Oiwa claimed victory over Yuya Uemura in the final of the G1 Climax 36 tournament, held on August 16 at Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo. The match lasted over 35 minutes, culminating in Oiwa applying a headlock that forced Uemura to tap out. Both competitors previously placed second in their respective tournament blocks but advanced after notable wins in the semifinals. Following the match, Oiwa expressed gratitude to the audience and his TMDK stablemates. He will now challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at the King of Pro Wrestling event on October 12.
- •Ryohei Oiwa defeats Yuya Uemura in the G1 Climax final.
- •The final match took place at Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo.
- •Oiwa's victory grants him a title shot in October.
- •He will challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
- •Oiwa's win comes after both men advanced from semifinal victories.
- 6:19 PMWrestling Inc — Ryohei Oiwa Wins NJPW G1 Climax 36, Will Challenge IWGP Champion In October
"In the biggest match of his life, Ryohei Oiwa defeated Yuya Uemura to win New Japan Pro Wrestling's G1 Climax tournament in Tokyo.
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