Kazuchika Okada defeated Kota Ibushi in the finals of the G1 Climax Tournament after the match unfortunately had to stop due to Ibushi suffering a legitimate shoulder injury. Ibushi attempted a Phoenix Splash from the top rope and landed awkwardly on his right shoulder. During the G1 Press Conference, NJPW Chairman Naoki Sugabayashi revealed that Ibushi suffered a dislocated shoulder, but offered no other updates on his condition or a timetable for his return. He said,
“In the G1 final last night in the Nippon Budokan, Kota Ibushi incurred a dislocated right shoulder during the match, and was treated by the ring doctor and training personnel. Further updates to Ibushi’s condition and a timetable for return will be announced after Ibushi has received more thorough appraisal.“
