{"id":21607,"date":"2018-07-07T10:33:17","date_gmt":"2018-07-07T14:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonprowrestling.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=21607"},"modified":"2018-07-12T19:56:18","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T23:56:18","slug":"inside-g128-good-luck-for-bad-luck-fale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2018\/07\/07\/inside-g128-good-luck-for-bad-luck-fale\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside G128: Good Luck For Bad Luck Fale"},"content":{"rendered":"

Inside G128 is an in-depth look at the 20 participants of New Japan Pro Wrestling\u2019s 2018 version of the G1 Climax tournament. The G1 is considered to be the most prestigious tournament in wrestling. Every individual in the field has their own unique story, as they prepare to make their claim as the best endurance wrestler in the world.<\/em><\/p>\n

“The Underboss” Bad Luck Fale<\/strong> has undergone a serious training regime as he has prepared for this years’ G1 Climax. From recent photos, it looks as if Fale has lost approximately twenty to thirty pounds since we last saw him inside a New Japan Pro Wrestling<\/strong> (NJPW) ring. Fale has been a G1 entry every year since 2014 and is looking to win his first singles championship since defeating Shinsuke Nakamura<\/strong> (WWE) [17:56] for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship in June 2014 at Dominion<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Photo: NJPW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The ‘A Block’ entry is in the best shape of his career and that may help him make a run through block competition. While he and the Gorillas of Destiny<\/strong> (G.O.D.) recently dropped their Never Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship to the Young Bucks<\/strong> and Marty Scurll<\/strong> in May during the Wrestling Dontaku<\/em> tour, Fale has to be seen as one of the favorites in his block.<\/p>\n

Despite the ongoing Bullet Club drama, Fale is coming into the G1 with a new focus and still has the size to make life difficult for each of his opponents. Since debuting in NJPW Fale has been a force in tournament competition. Reaching the finals of the New Japan Cup in 2014 and 2017. He was also one win away from reaching the G1 finals each of the last two years. A costly loss to YOSHI-HASHI<\/strong> last year would keep him from squaring off against fellow Bullet Club member and current IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega<\/strong> in the finals.<\/p>\n

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Photo: NJPW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Below is a list of Fale\u2019s G1 opponents, the date he wrestles them, and his G1 record against them:<\/p>\n

Hangman Page, July 14th, 0-0
\nKazuchika Okada, July 16th, 1-0
\nHiroshi Tanahashi, July 20th, 2-2
\nEvil, July 22nd, 0-0
\nJay White, July 27th, 0-0
\nTogi Makabe, July 30th, 3-0
\nMichael Elgin, August 2nd, 0-0
\nYoshi-Hashi, August 5th, 0-1
\nMinoru Suzuki, August 10th, 0-0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Fale’s stretch of matches between Kazuchika Okada<\/strong>, his G1 rival Hiroshi Tanahashi<\/strong>, EVIL<\/strong>, and Jay White<\/strong> will ultimately decide his fate. Okada will want to avenge his 2016 G1 loss against Fale, while his encounters against Tanahashi are always toss-ups.<\/p>\n

EVIL is prime to have another breakout performance and Jay White who may or may not be the IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion will provide stiff challenges for the Bullet Club OG.<\/p>\n

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Photo: NJPW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fale has the following impressive G1 resume:<\/p>\n

22 Total Wins
\n15 Total Losses
\n59.5 Winning Percentage<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Fale has the opportunity to prove himself as being a threat for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and with improved cardiovascular performance, he may have found the addition needed to help him reach the finals.<\/p>\n

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Photo: NJPW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If he is unable to make the finals, Fale will definitely spoil the G1 for another top performer. Could that end up being Minoru Suzuki<\/strong>? That would definitely be a spot of bad luck for newly dubbed “King.”<\/p>\n

Catch Up On The Inside G128 Series:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Part 1: Can Tetsuya Naito Go Back To Back?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 2: Who Can Stop Kenny Omega?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 3: Will YOSHI-HASHI Finally Break Out?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 4: Is Juice Robinson About To Get Loose?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 5: Will Michael Elgin Find Redemption?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 6: The Curious Case of Tomohiro Ishii<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 7: Is The Hangman Ready To Take A Big Step?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 8: Does Makabe Have One Last Run Left?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 9:\u00a0Decorated Goto Looks To Add Another G1 Trophy<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 10:\u00a0Will The Cold Skull Heat Up In Time?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 11:\u00a0Good Luck For Bad Luck Fale<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 12: Does The Ace Have Something To Prove?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 13: Yano Is Going To Spoil Someone’s G1<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 14:\u00a0Oh The Web Tama Tonga Has Begun To Weave<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 15: Will G128 Be EVIL?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 16: The King Is Coming For His Throne<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 17: Just Tap Out!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 18: Is Kota Ibushi Prepared To Soar?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 19: Will The G1 Breathe With The Switchblade?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 20:\u00a0Can Okada Bring Rain A Third Time In The G1?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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