Coming into the match, both big men of the A-block had some nice momentum as Lance Archer pulled off a surprising win over IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Will Ospreay and Bad Luck Fale defeated former IWGP Tag Team Champion EVIL in the opening of the G1 Climax in Dallas, Texas.
Fale and Archer showcased their athleticism throughout the bout with Archer being the stand out, using moves such as a cross body and the old school rope walk. Despite some constant interference from Jado throughout the match, Archer was able to fight back with a shoulder block and connect with a chokeslam for the three count.
The former IWGP Tag Team Champion holds first place with KENTA and Kazuchika Okada at 2-0 in the robin style tournament thus far.