The G1 Climax is the biggest Heavyweight tournament of the year in professional wrestling and probably the biggest and most important tournament of calendar year for New Japan Pro Wresting. See The Recount with Kevin Kelly explain the history behind the tournament for free below.

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History of the G1 Climax Part 1

History of the G1 Climax Part 2

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