NJPW Unveils Winners Of 2026 G1 Awards
The results of the G1 Awards.
Now that the 2026 New Japan Pro-Wrestling G1 Climax tournament has concluded, the G1 Awards have been announced.
The winners were Oleg Boltin, Yuto-Ice, and G1 Climax 36 tournament winner Ryohei Oiwa. The following is from NJPW1972.com:
“OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT WINNER
Boltin Oleg: 40.09% (2nd: Ryohei Oiwa 21.46% 3rd: Drilla Moloney 8.5%)
Boltin’s incredible power and determination saw him to five wins over the course of the league phase, including a knockout victory over Yuto-Ice, a lightning-quick win against SANADA and biggest of all, a victory over IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tauji in Korakuen Hall.
FIGHTING SPIRIT WINNER
Yuto-Ice: 36.93% (2nd: Boltin Oleg 12.75% 3rd: Ryohei Oiwa 10.13%)
Bringing a pro-wrestling high to every one of his performances, Ice brought the hardest fight out of everyone in this tournament, including eating 278 chops from Yota Tsuji in Osaka.
TECHNIQUE AWARD
Ryohei Oiwa 30.17% (2nd: Ren Narita 10.57% 3rd: Zack Sabre Jr. 9.15%)
Oiwa’s Big Lock headlock has changed perceptions of pro-wrestling this tour and brought excitement throughout. The skill and technique Oiwa brings to the table has been well rewarded with both popular and in-ring success as Oiwa blazed a trail to the final.”
Oiwa is now set to challenge Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. The match will take place at NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling on October 12th.
