Ranking the G1 Climax Competitors: Block A

#2 Jay White

This is as little White cares for Okada and CHAOS — This is as little as White cares for Okada and CHAOS

Despite not living up to the potential that New Japan sees in him yet and carrying the US Heavyweight title on the lower card; Jay White is still a key figure in NJPW's Gaijin led future. He's definitely got what it takes to make it big and the G1 Climax will prove this.

White's arc has seen him slowly, subtly undermine the leadership within CHAOS to hopefully one day supplant the ego blinded Kazuchika Okada. Jay White shall pull off this unbelievable upset on the first night, to defeat Okada and prove his worth.

The fact that Okada could not believe how easily White trounced Okada adds layers to how far he will go come time for the G1 Climax. Of course, it will be a repeat loss to Hiroshi Tanahashi that derails White's momentum. Either way, such a first time showing, shall prove how much worth White is to New Japan.

Best Possible Match: vs. Kazuchika Okada, Night 1

Whether once again White loses to Tanahashi or not, there's no doubt they just don't click. Instead with the potential of the story to tell and the energy of the first-night main event, Jay White and Kazuchika Okada will construct an unbelievable contest just about making White a favourite of sceptics despite this being a level above his coming matches in the tournament.

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Edited by Shruti Sadbhav