Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to the winner of the G1 Climax A Block play-in match between Tomohiro Ishii and Drilla Moloney. If the match ends in a draw or no contest, the market will resolve to "Neither." Official results will be sourced from New Japan Pro-Wrestling's official website: https://www.njpw1972.com/.

Background

The G1 Climax is New Japan Pro-Wrestling's premier annual tournament, featuring top wrestlers competing in a round-robin format. The 2025 edition, G1 Climax 35, is scheduled from July 19 to August 17 across various cities in Japan. Tomohiro Ishii, a seasoned competitor and current Strong Openweight Champion, is vying for his 12th G1 Climax appearance. Drilla Moloney, representing Bullet Club War Dogs, is aiming for his debut in the tournament. (en.wikipedia.org)

Considerations

Both wrestlers have faced each other previously, notably in a match for the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship at NJPW Resurgence on May 9, 2025, where Ishii successfully defended his title. (dailymotion.com) Their prior encounters and current standings may influence the outcome of the play-in match.