The NJPW G1 Climax 35 tournament has been hit with its first significant injury, as Gabe Kidd has been forced to forfeit a block match due to a hyper-extended knee. The setback is a major blow to his chances in the prestigious tournament.
Gabe Kidd Injured, Forfeits G1 Match
On the second night of G1 Climax action, Kidd came to the ring on crutches to address the crowd. He revealed that he was dealing with a knee injury and, as a result, had to forfeit his scheduled tournament match against Zack Sabre Jr. Despite the injury, Kidd made it clear he was not pulling out of the tournament entirely.
A Setback After A Brutal Opening Round
The injury appears to have been sustained during his opening-round match on July 19 against AEW’s Konosuke Takeshita. The physical bout, which Kidd lost, seems to have taken a toll on the Bullet Club War Dogs member. Forfeiting a match is a major setback in the G1’s round-robin format, where every point is crucial to advance to the finals.
The injury is unfortunate timing for Kidd, who was coming off a high-profile appearance in All Elite Wrestling just last weekend. At the All In: Texas pay-per-view, Kidd was a surprise participant, teaming with members of the Blackpool Combat Club. It is currently unknown if this injury will affect his status for future NJPW or AEW events.
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2025.7.20 北海きたえーる#GABEKIDD#G1CLIMAX35 pic.twitter.com/U00cHtDAkc— middle (@middle_wr) July 20, 2025
Tonight's G1 Night 2 main event… Zack Sabre Jr. vs Gabe Kidd is not happening anymore. Gabe will be forfeiting due to a knee injury after being on crutches.
Really hope Gabe isn't completely ruled out of the tournament.
pic.twitter.com/XvszXCgaqN— Drainmaker (@DrainBamager) July 20, 2025
