THE RECOUNT: The History of G1 CLIMAX Part 1

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2019
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  • @Mike1Awesome
    @Mike1Awesome 5 років тому +802

    I will not be satisfied until the entirety of New Japan’s history has been recounted by Kevin Kelly. These videos are spectacular!

  • @haruka7817
    @haruka7817 5 років тому +293

    NJPW is still at the top of Pro-wrestling bussiness espicially at Japan

    • @kingj7606
      @kingj7606 5 років тому +8

      Haruka in japan yes but not in the west

    • @haruka7817
      @haruka7817 5 років тому +40

      @@kingj7606 not really, New Japan in terms of quality wrestling with western wrestling still far above from them especially ROH, WWE (excl. NXT) and impact, at Japan those western promotion barely have strength to compete with New Japan level

    • @bradburke8232
      @bradburke8232 5 років тому +26

      He's right in terms of popularity but in terms of quality NJPW is at the top. An alliance with NJPW and AEW would be magic and mutually beneficial. I'm in the US and I love AEW but never stopped watching NJPW when "The Elite" left and why would I?! It's still fantastic!

    • @Jackknivesreviews
      @Jackknivesreviews 5 років тому +36

      New Japan is like a perfectly cooked steak dinner made by a Master chef, WWE is more like McDonald's.

    • @daengspeelman9190
      @daengspeelman9190 5 років тому +3

      inoki and Muhammad Ali built njpw

  • @Jcescz
    @Jcescz 5 років тому +195

    by far the best tournament in pro-wrestling

    • @raymundturner1140
      @raymundturner1140 5 років тому +9

      Without question

    • @himanshumahajan3913
      @himanshumahajan3913 5 років тому +9

      Have you watched the super j cup
      or ajw tag league
      Or ajpw championship carnival
      If yes you would think otherwise

    • @Jcescz
      @Jcescz 5 років тому +12

      Himanshu Mahajan i was a wwe fan for a long time
      but i just start watching puroresu
      specially matches from ajpw in the 90s
      kawada misawa kobashi williams hansen
      but i really like juniors like hayabusa great sasuke and my fav jushin liger
      but i will watch those that u mention 👍

    • @himanshumahajan3913
      @himanshumahajan3913 5 років тому +1

      @@Jcescz sure

    • @himanshumahajan3913
      @himanshumahajan3913 5 років тому +3

      @@Jcescz but don't miss BOLA

  • @Slick5150
    @Slick5150 5 років тому +95

    I have a lot of respect for Japanese wrestling

  • @justicegandy7517
    @justicegandy7517 5 років тому +150

    Man I wish I could go to Dallas for opening day

    • @maitreyas.4902
      @maitreyas.4902 5 років тому

      I wanted to go but a death and funeral got in the way.

    • @proffesionalidiot5994
      @proffesionalidiot5994 5 років тому

      Same.

    • @punkaintdead4977
      @punkaintdead4977 5 років тому +2

      I went it was an amazing show ospreay vs archer stole the show

    • @JustJulyo
      @JustJulyo 5 років тому

      @@punkaintdead4977 was an amazing night for those in attendance

  • @msoi215
    @msoi215 5 років тому +133

    I never knew that the history of the G1 Climax went far back as 1974

    • @thegunslinger8806
      @thegunslinger8806 5 років тому +12

      Inoki needed an excuse to make serious money off of his feud and AJPW had the champions carnival so that's when the concept of world league began.

    • @thehighground_
      @thehighground_ 5 років тому +14

      It goes back further to the World Big League in 1959, started by Rikidōzan the godfather of Puroresu.
      It was adapted by Giant Baba in 72 for the Champion Carnival and Inoki in 74

    • @thegunslinger8806
      @thegunslinger8806 5 років тому +4

      @@thehighground_ that is also factually accurate, its also for the same reason that baba and inoki did it, they needed big blow off matches with the foreign heels and so they made these one off tournaments that they realized "hey wait this is an excuse to bring in foreign guys and new guys to either build up, beat or debut".

    • @uainjansun
      @uainjansun 4 роки тому +2

      @@thehighground_ plot twist:
      It goes even more further to 1930s

    • @dashtoroya2838
      @dashtoroya2838 3 роки тому

      @@uainjansun but how? Jwa founded in 1952 . Before that there was no promotion or the tournament

  • @blob624
    @blob624 5 років тому +37

    NJPW is still the peak of the pro wrestling business. NJPW is on an another level.

  • @defelippo
    @defelippo 5 років тому +195

    Awesome as always. This is great for old NJPW fans who lived outside Japan to understand the history past my old odd no sequence vhs tapes. Thank you

  • @sunilroy411
    @sunilroy411 5 років тому +48

    I really love the fact that they acknowledge how bad they were during their inokism years (from 2002-2006)

    • @monicaspencer8376
      @monicaspencer8376 5 років тому +5

      @Kelltron if the business is down, then obviously the product is going to get effected by this

    • @bubbyboy5944
      @bubbyboy5944 5 років тому

      the G1s were amazing in that time, you have no idea what you're talking about

    • @bubbyboy5944
      @bubbyboy5944 5 років тому +1

      @@monicaspencer8376 not at all, success and quality are almost never directly connected

    • @uainjansun
      @uainjansun 4 роки тому

      *2008

  • @jamesrichardson3322
    @jamesrichardson3322 11 місяців тому +2

    1st G1 was in April 26 ,1974, I was only 4 at the time, I didn't get into wrestling until I was teenager or younger. I love Kevin Kelly's recount, and I truly love NJPW.

  • @JaimeD.
    @JaimeD. 5 років тому +97

    *The Recount* has returned. Glad to hear and see the history of G1 CLIMAX's early days all the way to present. *LOVE U New Japan.*

  • @dread616
    @dread616 5 років тому +43

    Thank you NJPW for igniting my love for pro wrestling again.

  • @sergengrimengrime6783
    @sergengrimengrime6783 5 років тому +20

    They said strong style is brutal but damn! In the 70's, 80's and 90's they weren't playing

  • @CCUnderhill1007
    @CCUnderhill1007 5 років тому +37

    I love these NJPW videos, perfect timing to release this, too! The 1992 G1 not only had Rick Rude, but Steve Austin, Arn Anderson, Jim Neidhart, Terry Taylor, Bam Bam Bigelow, Barry Windham and more!

  • @biemboV23
    @biemboV23 5 років тому +43

    That was a great narration by Kevin Kelly. Very well explained

  • @markmichel3855
    @markmichel3855 5 років тому +29

    The recount is so great for New fans

  • @freddychavez5954
    @freddychavez5954 5 років тому +8

    What rich history the G1 Climax has had. The best tournament in Pro Wrestling. That's why I will always love New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

  • @thebrandolorian9037
    @thebrandolorian9037 5 років тому +84

    Yay! Love the Recount. Can't wait for PT. 2

  • @liquidgeorge
    @liquidgeorge 5 років тому +9

    THIS is how Professional Wrestling should be sold.

  • @activate5799
    @activate5799 5 років тому +19

    Man can't wait for the G1 and part 2!

  • @juice9100
    @juice9100 5 років тому +37

    Love the history lesson here. New Japan is an prestigious company

  • @jhonnycultura4455
    @jhonnycultura4455 5 років тому +57

    I really miss showbuckle and real neat puro videos, they help me alot to understand NJPW

    • @MartimCorreia10
      @MartimCorreia10 5 років тому

      N o rn puro o canal dele agora é rnpuro

    • @kennyomegapushcesaropushhe4184
      @kennyomegapushcesaropushhe4184 5 років тому +3

      They moved to Dailymotion. If you'd really miss them, you'd watch them

    • @MartimCorreia10
      @MartimCorreia10 5 років тому +2

      @@kennyomegapushcesaropushhe4184 well showbuckle is in dailymotion and yes real neat puro is still on youtube prove go to his channel ths link: ua-cam.com/users/rnpuro

    • @Chris-if1di
      @Chris-if1di 5 років тому

      @@kennyomegapushcesaropushhe4184 The only push Hero should get is away from the hotdog stand

    • @kennyomegapushcesaropushhe4184
      @kennyomegapushcesaropushhe4184 5 років тому +1

      @@Chris-if1di K

  • @Purpleheart1984
    @Purpleheart1984 5 років тому +21

    This was wonderfully well presented. My first taste of the G-1 Climax was in 2002. I saw the whole thing via VHS and man, was I NOT disappointed! The final was epic and made me a fan of the product ever since. Can’t wait for this year’s G-1!

    • @LuchaGangsta
      @LuchaGangsta 5 років тому +1

      Who were the finalists that year?

    • @Purpleheart1984
      @Purpleheart1984 5 років тому +5

      Masahiro Chono vs. Yoshihiro Takayama

  • @wesdryden2086
    @wesdryden2086 5 років тому +12

    Hogan was amazing in Japan! Wrestled as well as anyone!

    • @benb6786
      @benb6786 3 роки тому

      So overrated man , I really don’t think he’s that good

  • @user-si2qj5og9n
    @user-si2qj5og9n 5 років тому +14

    I went to Ryogoku to see the match of Yamazaki vs Hashimoto.
    That was really a great match.

  • @stephencatchdudeknight4623
    @stephencatchdudeknight4623 5 років тому +6

    God we love that promotion, I admire all the athletes and wrestling styles combined

  • @GranTyrant
    @GranTyrant 5 років тому +12

    I love these Recount vids!
    In 99 I'd never thought I'd say this but: Kevin Kelly rocks! Best play by play in the current landscape, barring only Mauro

    • @danwray9824
      @danwray9824 5 років тому +2

      I agree re Kelly. Still hear WWF Mania and Action Zone when he speaks but his knowledge is incredible

  • @krnxaja
    @krnxaja 5 років тому +6

    This is such an awesome way to learn more about the history of NJPW. Kevin Kelly's been so great.

  • @soniccrp417
    @soniccrp417 5 років тому +2

    The G1 is one year older than I am!!! Love the history I need to watch these historical events!!!

  • @matteoCapa96
    @matteoCapa96 5 років тому +5

    This is the kind of videos i was looking for. I've wanted this series to cover the ancient history of the company for a long time, and now it's here

  • @QHMCQ
    @QHMCQ 5 років тому +11

    This is so f***ing good. Thank you for uploading this. Great history.

  • @ULATAN.
    @ULATAN. 5 років тому +7

    Man so much history here!! I love this type of education.

  • @mr7teen922
    @mr7teen922 2 роки тому

    Nothing better than NJPW and WWE. The history is intertwined and exciting

  • @thattimestampguy
    @thattimestampguy 4 роки тому +1

    0:23 July 6 2019 G1 Climax 29
    1:11 1974 The World League
    1:55 1978 The MSG Series
    2:36 The International Wrestling Grand Prix (IWGP, Anoki vs Hulk a Hogan)
    Hulk Hogan 1st IWGP Champion
    1984 Anoki 1st IWGP Heavyweight Champion
    5:15 The Grade One of Competition became the G1 Climax 1991
    6:56 Joni wins 1992 GI Climax
    8:52 1998
    10:10 Ricky Joshu
    Jono - “Mr August”

  • @jtuck3735
    @jtuck3735 5 років тому +21

    That was an excellent watch, I learned so much. Thank you for uploading this, can’t wait for Part 2.

  • @everett-tnredsfan
    @everett-tnredsfan 5 років тому +7

    G1 has become my favorite wrestling event since I first watched it 2 years ago. Would rather watch it than mania anytime.

  • @cheapjapan5325
    @cheapjapan5325 5 років тому +5

    What a fantastic video!!
    Even after losing a lot of great stars, New Japan is still bringing it strong! Can’t wait for Wrestle Kingdom in January!

  • @granddadjones7250
    @granddadjones7250 5 років тому +2

    This was so good! Thank you for The Recount ! ! ! ! ! ! !

  • @diamanteloco
    @diamanteloco 5 років тому +10

    Thank you so much for the history lesson! Looking forward to part two!
    It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. G1 is upon us and it’s going to be amazing!

  • @SoundzCool
    @SoundzCool 5 років тому +1

    Loved this, thank you so much and I look forward to even more.

  • @sumavargas3147
    @sumavargas3147 5 років тому +2

    The first G1 Final is really good from bell to bell it is a classic. I highly recommend everyone to watch it.

  • @Joetheawesome60
    @Joetheawesome60 5 років тому +1

    Great video can’t wait for the G1

  • @grenadiadrian
    @grenadiadrian 5 років тому +2

    I absolutely LOVE this! I can't wait to watch NJPW history be made live in Dallas Saturday!

  • @BryanCorley
    @BryanCorley 5 років тому

    This is INCREDIBLE content. Please keep making stuff like this!

  • @johnhess9443
    @johnhess9443 5 років тому

    These are awesome. Great to know the history. Some day I'll go back and watch all the G1s.

  • @michaelbandada9887
    @michaelbandada9887 5 років тому +16

    Masa Chono could be considered as the God of G1 due to his multiple G1 Climax wins. It is an impossible feat to accomplish due to the fact that the guys who had the chance to chase or break Chono’s record like Okada or Tanahashi tend to be beaten either during the middle of the round, the semi finals or even the finals itself

    • @uainjansun
      @uainjansun 4 роки тому +1

      Well inoki already broked his record since inoki won 10 g1 climax and some were years straight

    • @dashtoroya2838
      @dashtoroya2838 3 роки тому +2

      @@uainjansun well inoki had many tournament victory but still he didn't won g1 , so chono is still mr G1

  • @pwfandom5091
    @pwfandom5091 5 років тому +1

    I absolutely adore these historical look backs, please do more. Feuds in particular that defined the era's of NJPW would be awesome.

  • @murdockdisraeli3015
    @murdockdisraeli3015 5 років тому

    Definitely a fan...keep them coming!

  • @JVF5793
    @JVF5793 5 років тому

    Great video! Looking forward to part 2.

  • @josejeovaze4802
    @josejeovaze4802 5 років тому

    I was waiting for that. Recount is my favorite series.

  • @JesusJuarezGutierrez
    @JesusJuarezGutierrez 5 років тому +5

    this is a helpful and informative video since i just got into NJPW for a month now.

  • @JWHvidoes
    @JWHvidoes 5 років тому

    I’m a big fan of the recount. Thanks to everyone involved!

  • @RailroadJerk
    @RailroadJerk 5 років тому +2

    This was VERY enjoyable to watch. Thank you to everyone involved.

  • @Hellwolf36
    @Hellwolf36 5 років тому +3

    This is going to be my first G1 Climax and I for one can't wait... if it is as insane as people make it out to be.
    The BOSJ was insane enough with the block action. Even figuring out the angles was fun.

    • @QHMCQ
      @QHMCQ 5 років тому

      It's insane. Buckle up. You're going to love this.

    • @blob624
      @blob624 5 років тому

      Chris H36 Enjoy the ride 🤙

    • @jeffreymichael540
      @jeffreymichael540 5 років тому

      watch G1 Climax 27 after that

  • @rachidsylla9655
    @rachidsylla9655 5 років тому +1

    I’m a major fan luv njpw thank you for producing a miracle in professional wrestling

  • @kexiongshen4516
    @kexiongshen4516 5 років тому +1

    Wow, this video is so informative and well-produced

  • @wwefroogy
    @wwefroogy 5 років тому +1

    Great video, especially for people like me just getting into NJPW

  • @davidoreilly7328
    @davidoreilly7328 3 роки тому +1

    Never mind me. I’m just a new comer to NJPW and educating myself on the promotion

  • @charliejames1981
    @charliejames1981 5 років тому +3

    This was an awesome history lesson for me. I love it and didn't realize there were so many known stars from WWE there as well...

  • @LouPickney
    @LouPickney 5 років тому +1

    Great work with this video! Explaining the history of the G1 can be a bit tricky -- nice job with that.

  • @muiyan
    @muiyan 5 років тому +3

    Excellent vid! Thank you NJPW and Kevin Kelly for doing this.
    And THANK YOU for not being afraid to mention other promotions as well as NJPW's troubled early-2000 times.
    You guys do not treat your fans like idiots.

  • @beardedringo5151
    @beardedringo5151 5 років тому +1

    Idk anything about njpws' past but watching them wrestle in the 80's and 90's shows that I have been sheltered my entire life by just watching wwe

  • @Zackathor
    @Zackathor 5 років тому +2

    Enlightening and amazing. The G1 Climax is wrestling royalty.

  • @Danish10xHD
    @Danish10xHD 5 років тому +2

    Not complaining because these recount videos are amazing! And I love that Kevin Kelly explains these amazingly but I hope y’all can drop the history of LIJ and Suzuki-Gun soon too!

  • @robbie_maddness90
    @robbie_maddness90 5 років тому

    I love learning more and more about NJPW its amazing.

  • @keenanmccarty9925
    @keenanmccarty9925 5 років тому +2

    Best wrestling show on UA-cam about the best wrestling show in the world!

  • @IIIIMavIIII
    @IIIIMavIIII 5 років тому

    This is wonderful, as always

  • @agsnt
    @agsnt 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for doing this

  • @billy7263
    @billy7263 5 років тому

    Oh that ace cliffhanger :-) Can't wait for the next part!

  • @ausdawg3165
    @ausdawg3165 5 років тому +6

    Can’t wait for Saturday

  • @alexisdelarosa5396
    @alexisdelarosa5396 5 років тому

    We want more I was glued to my seat

  • @GoldenRuffian
    @GoldenRuffian 5 років тому

    I loved this vid! Really interesting stuff!

  • @mr.mirchenstein6549
    @mr.mirchenstein6549 4 роки тому

    LOVE THIS RECOUNT SERIES!! 🏆

  • @harshihhh9239
    @harshihhh9239 5 років тому

    Too good ... All pumped up for g1 this year!!

  • @JohnnySabu
    @JohnnySabu 5 років тому

    I love these videos. Recount is great and so is Kevin Kelly's commentary over it.

  • @hbkfan4life162
    @hbkfan4life162 5 років тому +1

    Great video, as always.

  • @billcowan5539
    @billcowan5539 5 років тому +1

    That was awesome!!!

  • @MrCantfindanynames
    @MrCantfindanynames 5 років тому

    Man good stuff... so much passion in njpw

  • @Blackgold1155
    @Blackgold1155 5 років тому +4

    I am amazed at the video quality NJPW had in the 70’s and 80’s. Japanese tech was definitely superior in that era.

  • @subhanganbasu1559
    @subhanganbasu1559 5 років тому

    Excellent video... learned a lot

  • @brandonbeck3672
    @brandonbeck3672 5 років тому

    Great job like always

  • @DUARTE99
    @DUARTE99 5 років тому

    Great stuff as always. 👍

  • @ZRONero
    @ZRONero 5 років тому

    Keep em coming!!

  • @jrthetravelingsalesman6357
    @jrthetravelingsalesman6357 5 років тому +1

    RECOUNT RULES!! I want more!! Also I subbed 💪💪

  • @DangerousK
    @DangerousK 5 років тому +1

    I love this series. When most of these events were going on, the best I could do was read about it on forums and download the occasional match

  • @JustJulyo
    @JustJulyo 5 років тому

    Amazing work!

  • @charliewoolf9331
    @charliewoolf9331 4 роки тому

    As a huge wrestling fan who’s knowledgeable of NJPW is limited, I really appreciate these videos

  • @AddaeAkono
    @AddaeAkono 5 років тому

    It's almost time for G1 season to begin. I can't wait.

  • @vladboch
    @vladboch 5 років тому +1

    I like how Kevin Kelly is so in tune with the product. Passionate commentators make the shows so much more enjoyable to watch.

  • @jellybryce7742
    @jellybryce7742 5 років тому

    great episode!

  • @13isan_
    @13isan_ 5 років тому +2

    i need more of this..

  • @alexvasquez537
    @alexvasquez537 4 роки тому

    Loved this

  • @GR8NE55
    @GR8NE55 2 роки тому

    I have never really watched NJPW. I've heard things here and there over the years but never really knew much about the company. These videos really help people like me who don't know much about Japanese pro wrestling get to know the history and appreciate where things are at today.

  • @peter-jamesmmbago8721
    @peter-jamesmmbago8721 4 роки тому

    So informative!!

  • @DatGuy_Ty
    @DatGuy_Ty 5 років тому

    This is quite spectacular!

  • @frankmullins5333
    @frankmullins5333 5 років тому +1

    Awesome video. NJPW is the best promotion in all of pro-wrestling.

  • @acidDJclay
    @acidDJclay 5 років тому +2

    Awesome summary! I just wish NJPW World could revamp their search engine and make these shows a little more easy to seek out.

  • @alvaropardo9114
    @alvaropardo9114 5 років тому

    great vid!

  • @EVILWARRIOR23
    @EVILWARRIOR23 5 років тому

    The recount is my favorite video series no cap

  • @Persuiter
    @Persuiter 5 років тому +7

    Kevin Kelly's narration of these segments are great (Y)