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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 Results: Night One

   January 4, 2021

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 Results 1/4/21
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Transcription by Josh Lopez

Pre-Show Match: New Japan Rambo. The Final Four Will Qualify For The Fatal Four Way KOPW 2021 Provisional Championship Match 

Participants: (Chase Owens, Tomohiro Ishii, Minoru Suzuki, Yuji Nagata, Toa Henare, Hirooki Goto, Yujiro Takahashi, Yoshi Hashi, Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Rocky Romero, Douki, SHO, Bushi, Tiger Mask, Bad Luck Fale, Gabriel Kidd, Yuya Uemura, Yota Tsuji, and Toru Yano)

Order Of Eliminations 

1.) Minoru Suzuki was eliminated by Toa Henare

2.) Yuji Nagata was eliminated by Toa Henare

3.) Toa Henare was eliminated by Tomohiro Ishii

4.) Hirooki Goto was eliminated by Togi Makabe

5.) Yoshi Hashi was eliminated by Togi Makabe

6.) Togi Makabe was eliminated by Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Togi Makabe

7.) Douki Eliminated Himself Via Disqualification

8.) Yujiro Takahahi was eliminated by Bushi

9.) Tomohiro Ishii was eliminated by Bad Luck Fale

10.) Hiroyoshi Tenzan was eliminated by Bad Luck Fale

11.) Tomoaki Honma was eliminated by Bad Luck Fale

12.) Rocky Romero was eliminated by Bad Luck Fale

13.) SHO was eliminated by Bad Luck Fale

14.) Tiger Mask was eliminated by Bad Luck Fale

15.) Gabriel Kidd was eliminated by Chase Owens

16.) Yota Tsuji was eliminated by Bad Luck Fale and Chase Owens

17.) Yuya Uemura was eliminated by Bad Luck Fale and Chase Owens

The Final Four: Bad Luck Fale, Bushi, Chase Owens, and Toru Yano 

First Match: Hiromu Takahashi vs. El Phantasmo. The Winner Will Battle Taiji Ishimori For The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 Night Two 

Phantasmo is playing mind games with Takahashi. Takahashi with The Missile Dropkick off the ring apron. Takahashi delivers Bomb’s Away. Takahashi mocks Phantasmo. Takahashi rolls Phantasmo back into the ring. Takahashi with a Running Death Valley Driver into the red turnbuckle pad. Phantasmo denies The Time Bomb. Phantasmo regroups on the outside. Takahashi goes for The Apron Sunset Bomb, but Phantasmo lands back on his feet. Phantasmo with The Apron Sunset Bomb. Phantasmo lands The Asai MoonSault. Phantasmo rolls Takahashi back into the ring. Phantasmo transitions into a ground and pound attack. Phantasmo repeatedly slaps Takahashi in the face. Takahashi unloads three overhand chops. Phantasmo with a Spinning Back Kick. Phantasmo dumps Takahashi out of the ring. Phantasmo gloats in the center of the ring. Takahashi with The ShotGun Dropkick. Takahashi hits The Falcon Arrow for a two count.

Phantasmo is putting the boots to Takahashi. Chop Exchange. Phantasmo stomps on the right hand of Takahashi. Phantasmo repeatedly drives his knee into Takahashi’s right hand. Phantasmo works on his joint manipulation game. Phantasmo rakes the back of Takahashi. Phantasmo gets Takahashi tied up in the tree of woe. Phantasmo stands on Takahashi’s groin. Phantasmo lays Takahashi flat on the top rope. Phantasmo with a Senton Splash on the top for a two count. Phantasmo slaps Takahashi in the chest. Phantasmo scales the ropes. Takahashi starts biting Phantasmo’s fingers. Takahashi SuperKicks Phantasmo. Takahashi with a WheelBarrow Cradle Driver for a two count. Phantasmo fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Takahashi denies The CR II. Phantasmo snaps Takahashi’s fingers. Phantasmo goes for The Styles Clash, but Takahashi lands back on his feet. Takahashi hits The Dynamite Plunger for a two count. Takahashi goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Phantasmo blocks it. Palm Strike Exchange.

Takahashi SuperKicks Phantasmo. Takahashi drops Phantasmo with The Victory Royal for a two count. Phantasmo rolls Takahashi over for a two count. Takahashi with another SuperKick. Takahashi goes for The Time Bomb II, but Phantasmo counters with The Hitodenashi Driver for a two count. Takahashi kicks Phantasmo in the face. Phantasmo hammers down on the back of Takahashi’s neck. Phantasmo with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Takahashi denies The SuperPlex. Takahashi with a forearm smash. Phantasmo knocks down the referee. Phantasmo delivers the low blow. Phantasmo with a Top Rope FrankenSteiner. Phantasmo follows that with The Frog Splash for a two count. Phantasmo goes for The CR II, but Takahashi rolls him over for a two count. Phantasmo connects with The Styles Clash for a two count. Phantasmo drills Takahashi with The V-Trigger. Takahashi negates The One Winged Angel. Takahashi with a Running Death Valley Driver into the turnbuckle pad. Takahashi goes for The Time Bomb, but Phantasmo counters with a Jackknife Cover for a two count. Phantasmo with a RoundHouse Kick. Phantasmo goes for The CR II, but Takahashi counters with The Hurricanrana to pickup the victory.

Winner: Hiromu Takahashi via Pinfall 

Second Match: Zack Sabre Jr & Taichi (c) w/Douki vs. The Guerrillas Of Destiny w/Jado For The IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championship 

GOD attacks Suzuki Gun before the bell rings. Chokehold Party. Tonga sends Taichi to the corner. Taichi side steps Tonga into the blue turnbuckle pad. Sabre with a Running European Uppercut. Taichi with relentless choke holds. The referee admonishes Taichi. Taichi tags in Sabre. Taichi repeatedly stomps on Tonga’s chest. Suzuki Gun abuses the referee’s five count. Following a snap mare takeover, Sabre with The Rolling Crucifix for a two count. Sabre applies The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Tonga puts his foot on the bottom rope which forces the break. Sabre with three uppercuts. Sabre nails Tonga with The Pump Kick. Sabre tags in Taichi. Taichi with a snap mare takeover. Taichi is obsessed with choking Tonga. Taichi toys around with Tonga.

Jado trips Taichi from the outside. Tonga drops Taichi with The Tongan Twist. Jado delivers multiple kendo stick shots. Loa drives Sabre back first into the ring apron. Tonga tags in Loa. Loa transitions into a ground and pound attack. Loa stomps on Taichi’s chest. Loa bodyslas Taichi. Loa with a running elbow drop for a two count. Loa with a corner clothesline. GOD are double teaming Taichi. Loa tags in Tonga. Tonga with heavy bodyshots. Tonga with forearm shivers. Tonga repeatedly stomps on Taichi’s chest. Tonga is choking Taichi with his boot. Tonga tags in Loa. Tonga bodyslams Taichi. GOD with Two SlingShot Senton’s. Loa hooks the outside leg for a two count. Loa taunts Sabre. Loa stops Taichi in his tracks. Loa with a Delayed Belly to Back Suplex for a two count.

Loa applies a rear chin lock. Taichi pus his foot on the bottom rope which forces the break. Loa with a straight right hand. Loa tags in Tonga. Tonga starts choking Taichi in the corner. Tonga with a gut punch. Tonga with a straight right hand. Taichi is pissed. Tonga HeadButts Taichi. Tonga with the irish whip. Taichi kicks Tonga in the face. Tonga with a SuperMan Forearm Smash. Taichi creates distance with The Step Up Enzuigiri. Taichi tags in Sabre. Sabre fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Sabre with an OverHead Kick. Sabre with Three Running European Uppercuts. Sabre drops Loa with The Tornado DDT. Sabre applies a side headlock. Tonga whips Sabre across the ring. Tonga drops down on the canvas. Sabre with an ankle pick. Sabre hits The European Clutch for a two count. Sabre with clubbing uppercuts. Sabre applies The Cobra Twist. Tonga grabs the middle rope which forces the break. Double Irish Whip. Tonga exits the ring. Loa with a double clothesline. Loa applies The Full Nelson Lock. Tonga dropkicks Sabre. Tonga tags in Loa.

Loa starts choking Sabre. Loa punches Sabre in the back. Loa whips Sabre across the ring. Tonga with a gut punch. Loa uppercuts Sabre. Tonga with The Leaping NeckBreaker. Loa hooks the outside leg for a two count. Loa talks smack to Sabre. Loa with forearm shivers. Loa goes for The Running PowerSlam, but Sabre counters with The Sleeper Hold. Tonga whips Sabre across the ring. Loa PowerBomb Sabre for a two count. Taichi with rapid fire hamstring kicks. Tonga ducks a clothesline from Taichi. GOD with The Guerrilla Warfare. Loa drives Sabre back first into the turnbuckle pad. Tonga lands The Stinger Splash. GOD goes for The Super PowerBomb, but Sabre counters with The Guillotine Choke. Taichi applies The Stretch Plum. Suzuki Gun connects with The SuperPlex/PowerBomb Combination for a two count. Sabre tags in Taichi.

Taichi with The Big Boot. Taichi with a Spinning Back Kick. Forever Axe Bombers. Taichi drills Loa with The Buzzsaw Kick for a two count. Taichi goes for The Last Ride, but Tonga gets in the way. Sabre applies The Sleeper Hold. Taichi kicks Tonga in the face. Sabre uppercuts Tonga. Taichi with a forearm smash. Tonga denies The Holy Zack Driver. Sabre negates The Magic Killer. Following a snap mare takeover, Sabre cranks on Tonga’s neck. Taichi with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Lariat Exchange. Sabre with The Helluva Kick. Taichi with The Mid-Kick. Sabre follows that with The PK. Suzuki Gun goes for their Black Mephisto/Zack Driver, but Tonga counters with The GunStun. Taichi avoids The GunStun. Taichi with a RoundHouse Kick. Loa answers with The Step Up Enzuigiri. Taichi ducks a clothesline from Loa. Taichi hits The Back Drop Driver for a two count. Taichi rips off his pants. Jado runs interference. Tonga nails Taichi with the iron glove. Loa plants Taichi with Ape Shit to pickup the victory.

Winner: New IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions, The Guerrillas Of Destiny via Pinfall  

Third Match: KENTA (CH) vs. Satoshi Kojima w/Hiroyoshi Tenzan For The IWGP US Heavyweight Right To Challenge Contract 

Kenta is playing mind games with Kojima. Kojima repeatedly stomps on Kenta’s back. Kojima applies a side headlock. Kenta whips Kojima across the ring. Kojima drops Kenta with a shoulder tackle. Kenta regroups on the outside. Kenta shoves Tenzan. Kojima attacks Kenta from behind. Kenta drives his knee into the midsection of Kojima. Kenta shoves Kojima into Tenzan. Kenta with The DDT on the floor. Kenta rolls Kojima back into the ring. Kenta hooks the outside leg for a two count. Kenta stomps on the midsection of Kojima. Kenta with The Swinging NeckBreaker for a two count. Kenta repeatedly stomps on Kojima’s back. Kenta hammers down on the back of Kojima’s neck. Following a snap mare takeover, Kenta kicks Kojima in the back.

Kenta applies The Figure Four Head Lock. Kojima puts his foot on the bottom rope which forces the break. Kenta talks smack to Tenzan. Kenta toys around with Kojima. Kojima with two overhand chops. Kenta rakes the eyes of Kojima. Kenta with The Mid-Kick. Kojima kicks Kenta in the gut. Kojima unloads Three Mongolian Chops. Kojima kicks Kenta in the gut. Machine Gun Chops. Kenta with Machine Gun Forearms. Kojima reverses out of the irish whip from Kenta. Kojima with a Flying Forearm Smash. Kojima plays to the crowd. Kojima ascends to the top turnbuckle. Kenta with a running haymaker. Kenta goes for The SuperPlex, but Kojima blocks it.

Kenta rakes the eyes of Kojima. Kenta with The SuperPlex. Kenta with a Running Forearm Smash. Following a snap mare takeover, Kenta mocks Kojima. Kenta with The Flying Clothesline for a two count. Kenta continues to stomp on Kojima’s back. Kenta chops the back of Kojima’s head. Kojima denies The BrainBuster. Kojima hits The Spike DDT on the ring apron. Kojima rolls Kenta back into the ring. Kojima goes for The Koji Cutter, but Kenta blocks it. Kenta ducks a clothesline from Kojima. Kenta with The DDT. Kenta with The Flying Boot. Kenta delivers The Shibata Dropkick. Kenta lands The Flying Double Foot Stomp for a two count. Kojima denies The GTS. Kenta kicks Kojima in the face. Kojima blocks a lariat from Kenta. Kenta drills Kojima with The Busaiku Knee for a two count. Kenta connects with The GTS to pickup the victory.

Winner: Still Holder Of The IWGP US Heavyweight Right To Challenge Contract, KENTA via Pinfall 

– There was a cleaning/disinfecting intermission during this broadcast.

Fourth Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. The Great O-Khan 

Feeling out process after the bell rings. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Chain grappling exchange. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Khan sits on the mat, looking for some amateur style takedown. Tanahashi applies a side headlock. Khan backs Tanahashi into the ropes. Khan whips Tanahashi across the ring. Khan drops Tanahashi with a shoulder tackle. Khan with a double hand chop. Khan bodyslams Tanahashi. Khan stomps on Tanahashi’s face. Tanahashi with forearm shivers. Tanahashi skins the cat. Khan with The Mongolian Chop. Khan kicks Tanahashi in the back. Khan sends Tanahashi face first into the steel ring post. Khan slams Tanahashi’s head on the ring apron. Khan punches Tanahashi in the back. Khan poses for the crowd. Khan bodyslams Tanahashi on the ramp way. Tanahashi avoids the referee’s twenty count.

Khan chops the left ear of Tanahashi. Tanahashi with forearm shivers. Khan answers with The Mongolian Chop. Khan applies The Knee Bar. Tanahashi grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Khan stomps on the left knee of Tanahashi. Khan is putting pressure to the back of Tanahashi’s neck. Khan with a leaping knee smash. Khan goes for The Pump Kick, but Tanahashi counters with The Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Tanahashi with forearm shivers. Khan reverses out of the irish whip from Tanahashi. Tanahashi with Three Flying Forearm Smashes. Tanahashi bodyslams Khan. Tanahashi with The SomerSault Senton for a two count. Tanahashi goes for The SlingBlade, but Khan counters with The Face Plant. Forearm Exchange. Tanahashi delivers his combination offense. Khan drives his knee into the midsection of Tanahashi. Khan with a throat thrust. Khan nails Tanahashi with The Pump Kick.

Khan unloads Two Mongolian Chops. Khan shoves Tanahashi into the canvas. Khan drops Tanahashi with The FlatLiner for a two count. Khan applies a Heel Hook. Tanahashi grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Khan kicks Tanahashi in the ribs. Short-Arm Reversal by Tanahashi. Khan goes for an OverHead Belly to Belly Suplex, but Tanahashi blocks it. Tanahashi with Two Palm Strikes. Khan kicks Tanahashi in the gut. Tanahashi with The Twist and Shout. Tanahashi hits The SlingBlade for a two count. Tanahashi ascends to the top turnbuckle. Khan applies The Claw. Khan transitions into The Cobra Twist. Tanahashi refuses to quit. Khan with Two Reverse Suplex’s. Khan grabs a steel chair. Tanahashi negates The Eliminator. Tanahashi with The Twist and Shout. Tanahashi refuses to cheat. Tanahashi connects with The Bridging Dragon Suplex for a two count. Tanahashi plants Khan with Two High Fly Flows to pickup the victory.

Winner: Hiroshi Tanahashi via Pinfall 

Fifth Match: Kazuchika Okada vs. Will Ospreay w/Bea Priestley 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Okada backs Ospreay into the ropes. Red Shoes calls for a clean break. Okada pats Ospreay on the chest. Forearm Exchange. Ospreay drives his knee into the midsection of Okada. Ospreay slams Okada’s back on the blue turnbuckle pad. Ospreay transitions into a corner mount. Second Forearm Exchange. Ospreay with a knee lift. Okada ducks under two clotheslines from Ospreay. Okada scores the elbow knockdown. Okada with a leaping back elbow smash. Okada kicks Ospreay in the gut. Okada drops Ospreay with The DDT. Ospreay regroups on the outside. Okada kicks Ospreay in the gut. Okada punches Ospreay in the back. Ospreay with a knife edge chop. Ospreay hammers down on the back of Okada’s neck. Ospreay is lighting up Okada’s chest. Okada drives Ospreay back first into the steel barricade. Okada rolls Ospreay back into the ring. Ospreay with a Running Boot. Okada answers with The Big Boot. Okada lands The SomerSault Plancha. Okada hammers down on the back of Ospreay’s neck. Okada rolls Ospreay back into the ring. Okada is distracted by Priestley. Ospreay SuperKicks Okada. Ospreay dropkicks Okada off the ring apron. Ospreay starts removing the ringside padding. Ospreay goes for The PileDriver, but Okada blocks it. Ospreay denies The Draping DDT. Ospreay sends Okada back first into the barricade. Ospreay with a NeckBreaker on the floor.

Ospreay drives his elbow into Okada’s chest. Ospreay continues to hammer down on the back of Okada’s neck. Ospreay with a Knee Drop. Red Shoes admonishes Ospreay. Okada with two forearm shivers. Ospreay ducks a clothesline from Okada. Ospreay with a Belly to Back Suplex for a two count. Ospreay slams Okada’s head on the blue turnbuckle pad. Ospreay unloads two knife edge chops. Ospreay kicks Okada in the face. Ospreay stands on Okada’s face. Ospreay with The Pendulum BackBreaker for a two count. Ospreay applies a rear chin lock. Okada with heavy bodyshots. Ospreay punches Okada in the back. Ospreay with the irish whip. Okada kicks Ospreay in the face. Ospreay with a running elbow smash. Okada with a Back Body Drop. Okada scores the elbow knockdown. Okada ducks a clothesline from Ospreay. Okada with The FlapJack for a two count. Okada plays to the crowd. Okada goes for The Reverse NeckBreaker, but Ospreay lands back on his feet. Okada blocks a boot from Ospreay. Okada with The Big Boot. Okada with The Reverse NeckBreaker for a two count. Ospreay denies The Money Clip. Ospreay backs Okada into the red turnbuckle pad. Okada launches Ospreay over the top rope. Ospreay with a forearm smash. Ospreay hits Pip Pip Cheerio for a two count. Okada with desperation haymakers. Ospreay with The Bridging German Suplex for a two count.

Ospreay goes for The Storm Breaker, but Okada counters with a Back Body Drop. Ospreay decks Okada with a back elbow smash. Okada catches Ospreay in mid-air. Okada delivers Heavy Rain. Third Forearm Exchange. Chop/Forearm Exchange. Okada uppercuts Ospreay. Okada sends Ospreay to the corner. Ospreay kicks Okada in the face. Okada dropkicks Ospreay to the floor. Okada whips Ospreay into the barricade. Ospreay with Two Running Boots. Okada avoids The SpringBoard OsCutter. Okada with The ShotGun Dropkick. Okada rolls Ospreay back into the ring. Okada with The Missile Dropkick. Ospreay denies The TombStone PileDriver. Ospreay drills Okada with The Cheeky Nando’s Kick. Ospreay with The Reverse Bloody Sunday for a two count. Ospreay SuperKicks Okada. Ospreay nails Okada with The Hook Kick. Ospreay goes for The Storm Breaker, but Okada lands back on his feet. Okada dropkicks Ospreay. Okada dodges The Rolling Elbow. Okada goes for a German Suplex, but Ospreay lands back on his feet. Ospreay SuperKicks Okada. Okada reverses out of the irish whip from Ospreay. Okada goes for The Dynamic Dropkick, but Ospreay counters with The SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Ospreay clotheslines Okada to the floor.

Ospreay with clubbing blows to Okada’s back. Ospreay goes for a PowerBomb, but Okada lands back on his feet. Okada uppercuts Ospreay. Okada and Ospreay are trading back and forth shots. Ospreay with a RoundHouse Kick. Ospreay with The BrainBuster through the table. Ospreay rolls Okada back into the ring at the count of sixteen. Ospreay with The Flying Hidden Blade for a two count. Ospreay PowerBombs Okada for a two count. Ospreay is displaying his frustration. Ospreay with Kawada Kicks. Ospreay blasts Okada with a knife edge chop. Okada negates The OsCutter. Okada with The TombStone PileDriver on the apron. Ospreay gets back in the ring at the count of eighteen. Okada with a short-arm clothesline. Ospreay repeatedly kicks Okada in the face. Ospreay ducks a clothesline from Okada. Okada dropkicks Ospreay. Okada applies The Money Clip. Okada connects with The Spinning TombStone PileDriver. Okada goes back to The Money Clip. Okada shoves Ospreay into Priestley. Okada with a Snap BackBreaker. Okada applies The Money Clip. Ospreay puts his foot on the bottom rope which forces the break. Okada toys around with Ospreay.

Fourth Forearm Exchange. Okada repeatedly stomps on the back of Ospreay’s head. Ospreay with two palm strikes. Okada uppercuts Ospreay. Okada bodyslams Ospreay. Fifth Forearm Exchange. Ospreay with a Running Boot. Ospreay with an Avalanche Spanish Fly for a two count. Ospreay goes for The OsCutter, but Okada counters with The Money Clip. Okada uppercuts Ospreay. Ospreay with a running forearm smash. Ospreay hits The OsCutter for a two count. Ospreay with clubbing palm strikes. Ospreay repeatedly stomps on Okada’s face. Ospreay shoves Red Shoes. Ospreay with a forearm shot across the back of Okada’s neck. Ospreay goes for The Hidden Blade, but Okada counters with The Dropkick. Ospreay avoids The Spinning Rain Maker. Okada dropkicks Ospreay in mid-air. Okada with The Spinning Rain Maker. Ospreay escapes The Money Clip. Ospreay with The Rolling Elbow. Ospreay with The TombStone PileDriver. Ospreay follows that with The Rain Maker for a two count. Okada negates The Storm Breaker. Okada with The Michinoku Driver. Okada plants Ospreay with The Rain Maker to pickup the victory.

Winner: Kazuchika Okada via Pinfall 

Sixth Match: Tetsuya Naito (c) vs. Kota Ibushi For Both The IWGP Heavyweight/Intercontinental Championship 

Feeling out process after the bell rings. Chain grappling exchange. Ibushi applies a hammerlock. Wrist Lock Exchange. Ibushi with a single leg takedown. Naito wraps his legs around Ibushi’s neck. Ibushi applies a leg lock. Naito rolls Ibushi over for a one count. Standing Switch Exchange. Naito with a side headlock takeover. Ibushi answers with the headscissors escape. Tranquilo Pose. Naito kicks Ibushi in the gut. Naito with a forearm smash. Naito hammers down on the back of Ibushi’s neck. Naito applies a side headlock. Naito with a side headlock takedown. Ibushi whips Naito across the ring. Ibushi leapfrogs over Naito. Ibushi drops down on the canvas. Ibushi with a Hurricanrana. Naito slides back into the ring. Naito sweeps out the legs of Ibushi. Naito goes for The Draping NeckBreaker, but Ibushi lands back on his feet. Naito pulls Ibushi off the ring apron. Naito with The Release German Suplex on the ramp way. Ibushi gets back in the ring at the count of fifteen.

Naito repeatedly stomps on Ibushi’s chest. Following a snap mare takeover, Naito applies The Puma Blanca. Ibushi puts his foot on the bottom rope which forces the break. Naito repeatedly drives Ibushi back first into the turnbuckle pad. Naito with clubbing elbow smashes. Naito drops Ibushi with The Reverse DDT for a two count. Naito tugs on Ibushi’s hair. Naito applies the cravate. Ibushi with heavy bodyshots. Naito kicks Ibushi in the gut. Short-Arm Reversal by Naito. Ibushi denies The Satellite DDT. Naito kicks Ibushi in the gut. Ibushi dropkicks Naito. Ibushi with forearm shivers. Naito reverses out of the irish whip from Ibushi. Ibushi with a Flying Mid-Kick. Ibushi with The Standing MoonSault for a two count. Ibushi applies a waist lock. Naito with three sharp elbow strikes. Naito runs Ibushi into the blue turnbuckle pad. Naito scores the elbow knockdown. Naito dropkicks the back of Ibushi’s head. Naito with the irish whip. Naito with a Corner Dropkick. Ibushi clotheslines Naito off the apron.

Ibushi goes for a PowerBomb, but Naito lands back on his feet. Naito ducks a clothesline from Ibushi. Naito with The Swinging NeckBreaker on the floor. Naito rolls Ibushi back into the ring. Naito hits The Draping NeckBreaker on the floor. Naito with a NeckBreaker onto the knee. Naito goes back to The Puma Blanca. Ibushi refuses to quit. Ibushi with a forearm smash. Ibushi denies Gloria. Naito with a back elbow smash. Ibushi reverses out of the irish whip from Naito. Naito goes for a Flying Forearm Smash, but Ibushi counters with a Snap German Suplex. Ibushi with The Doube Foot Stomp. Naito kicks Ibushi in the face. Ibushi Powerslams Naito. Ibushi with The MoonSault. Naito applies another Puma Blanca. Forearm/Elbow Exchange. Naito with clubbing elbow smashes. Naito with Gloria for a two count. Naito puts Ibushi on the top turnbuckle. Naito hammers down on the back of Ibushi’s neck. Naito and Ibushi are trading back and forth shots. Ibushi with a Back Flip Kick. Ibushi goes for a PowerBomb, but Naito counters with a Back Body Drop. Ibushi with a Leaping FrankenSteiner off the apron. Naito gets back in the ring at the count of nineteen.

Ibushi repeatedly stomps on Naito’s back. Ibushi goes for a German Suplex off the second rope, but Naito blocks it. Naito with clubbing uppercuts. Naito punches Ibushi in the back. Naito with an Avalanche Reverse Hurricanrana for a two count. Ibushi unloads Two RoundHouse Kicks. Ibushi goes for The Kamigoye, but Naito counters with The Destino for a two count. Naito goes for The Destino, but Ibushi counters with The Hitodenashi Driver. Forearm Exchange. Naito slaps Ibushi in the face. Naito with a Rolling Capo Kick. Ibushi answers with an Inside Out Lariat. Ibushi PowerBombs Naito. Ibushi connects with The Kamigoye for a two count. Ibushi drags Naito to the corner. Ibushi goes for The Phoenix Splash, but Naito ducks out of the way. Naito hits The Destino for a two count. Naito is raining down elbow smashes. Naito goes for Valentia, but Ibushi lands back on his feet. Ibushi with The RoundHouse Kick. Ibushi delivers The Kamigoye for a two count. Ibushi pulls down his right knee pad. Naito negates The Kamigoye. Naito with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Naito hits Valentia. Naito goes for The Destino, but Ibushi blocks it. Ibushi nails Naito with The V-Trigger. Ibushi plants Naito with The Kamigoye to pickup the victory.

Winner: New IWGP Heavyweight/Intercontinental Champion, Kota Ibushi via Pinfall 

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