G1 World 2001: WrestleFile Historical Verdict

Giant Silva & Hiro Saito defeats Yutaka Yoshie, Kenzo Suzuki & Hiroshi Tanahashi in 08:45 as match 1. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Silva Giant Press on Tanahashi. Its 6.4 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Dr. Wagner Jr. & Silver King defeats Jushin Thunder Liger & Gran Naniwa in 10:27 as match 2. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is King Moonsault Press on Naniwa. Its 6.7 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Kendo Kashin defeats Minoru Tanaka in 01:14 as match 3. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Avalanche-Style Cross Armbreaker. Its 6.4 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Jado & Gedo (c) defeats Katsuyori Shibata & Wataru Inoue in 11:39 as match 4. The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship is at stake. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Jado Crossface of JADO on Shibata. Its 7.0 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Masayuki Naruse (c) defeats El Samurai in 07:35 as match 5. The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship is at stake. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Crazy Cyclone. Its 6.7 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Yuji Nagata defeats Osamu Nishimura in 21:10 as match 6. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Nagata Lock II. Its 7.2 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Kokushi Muso (Keiji Muto) & Hakushi (Jinsei Shinzaki) defeats Masahiro Chono & Mike Barton in 14:45 as match 7. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Muto Shining Wizard on Chono. Its 6.7 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima defeats Toshiaki Kawada & Mitsuya Nagai in 21:36 as match 8. The bout sits in the closing stretch, and the documented finish is Tenzan Moonsault Press on Nagai. Its 7.5 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Don Frye defeats Scott Norton in 06:11 as match 9. The bout sits in the closing stretch, and the documented finish is Front Necklock. Its 6.7 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Manabu Nakanishi defeats Gary Goodridge in 04:38 as match 10. The bout sits in the closing stretch, and the documented finish is Front Sleeper. Its 7.0 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.