Hiromu Takahashi has been crowned the new IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion.
Takahashi won the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title in a four-way match against Master Wato, El Desperado, and former champion Taiji Ishimori at Wednesday’s NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 event.
Takahashi is in his fifth reign as champion. Ishimori began his third reign with the strap on May 1st, defeating El Desperado at Wrestling Dontaku. He held the title for 248 official days.
Complete NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 results are available by clicking here. Here are some highlights of the title change at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan:
.@TIMEBOMB1105 "Senton Bomb"
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— njpwworld (@njpwworld) January 4, 2023
.@taiji_ishimori "Reverse Bloody Sunday"
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— njpwworld (@njpwworld) January 4, 2023
.@Master_Wato "German Suplex Hold"
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— njpwworld (@njpwworld) January 4, 2023
?東京ドーム大会 WRESTLE KINGDOM 17?
IWGPジュニアヘビー級選手権試合 4WAYマッチ‼️
新日ジュニアの頂点に立つのは⁉️? @taiji_ishimori × @ElDesperado5 × @TIMEBOMB1105 × @Master_Wato
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⇒https://t.co/z1DNREh66D#njpw #wk17 pic.twitter.com/Lo4H7GNbJU— njpwworld (@njpwworld) January 4, 2023
Thought this was Master Wato's night. Nonetheless. congratulations to Hiromu Takahashi for becoming a 5-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion.#njpw #wk17 pic.twitter.com/YjDPMzOrLB
— Ignite Pro Wrestling (Signings Are Now Closed) (@IgniteProFed) January 4, 2023
Takahashi once again the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion! #njwk17 #njpw pic.twitter.com/stlnOHxuM2
— Calios ? (@Calerios) January 4, 2023
