Yota Tsuji will challenge Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Sakura Genesis 2024.
In a recent press conference hyping the match, he declared that he would separate the World Heavyweight Championship if he won, retire the IWGP Intercontinental Title and continue with the IWGP Heavyweight Title.
Tsuji said, “I want to make it exactly clear just how much IWGP means. That means I should take the IWGP World Heavyweight title, separate it again, officially retire the Intercontinental belt, and carry the IWGP Heavyweight. Lead us into a new era while properly respecting the lineage that came before. But that’s all after I beat Naito. First I have to beat him, and it would mean a lot to defeat Tetsuya Naito in order to achieve my goals.
I want to restore the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and properly retire the IWGP Intercontinental. I would want the fourth generation IWGP Heavyweight Championship. And I do want to make this very clear. The World title came about because Tetsuya Naito at first wanted to be double champion, and he achieved that. After he did, there was talk of the unification, and Naito was against that. He fought against it, and he lost. In all honesty, Naito wants that World title he has now to be separated. But his story, the route he took to get here means that he feels he can’t. I plan on doing what he’s unable to.”
The two titles were unified into the current IWGP World Heavyweight Championships at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15.
The Lucha Bros will run a show at Lucha Underground’s old stomping grounds.
The Lucha Bros announced through their Republic of Lucha brand that the duo will host the Republic of Lucha show on June 1st at The Temple in Los Angeles, California.
You can check out the announcement below:
Tickets for the Republic of Lucha event go on sale on March 21.
It was announced on Thursday’s episode of ROH TV that Kiera Hogan will face Diamante on next week’s HonorClub-airing episode.
You can check out the backstage promo from the two competitors below:
.@HoganKnowsBest3 has some unfinished business and issues a challenge for next week on ROH TV!
Watch #ROH TV on #HonorClub at https://t.co/8dcdtxqvDf pic.twitter.com/OvkSQ8snJo
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) March 21, 2024
Yota Tsuji to Challenge Tetsuya Naito for IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Sakura Genesis 2024
In an exciting turn of events, Yota Tsuji has announced that he will be challenging Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Sakura Genesis 2024. This highly anticipated match has generated a lot of buzz among wrestling fans, as Tsuji aims to make a significant impact on the world of professional wrestling.
During a recent press conference, Tsuji made some bold statements about his intentions if he were to win the championship. He declared that he would separate the World Heavyweight Championship, retire the IWGP Intercontinental Title, and continue with the IWGP Heavyweight Title. Tsuji’s goal is to lead New Japan Pro-Wrestling into a new era while respecting the lineage of the championships that came before.
Tsuji expressed his determination to defeat Tetsuya Naito and achieve his goals. He emphasized the importance of restoring the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and officially retiring the IWGP Intercontinental Title. Tsuji aims to hold the fourth generation IWGP Heavyweight Championship, highlighting his desire to make a lasting impact on the wrestling world.
The IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and the IWGP Intercontinental Title were unified into the current IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15. Tsuji’s challenge to Naito represents an opportunity to reshape the landscape of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and create a new legacy for himself.
In other wrestling news, The Lucha Bros, one of the most popular tag teams in professional wrestling, have announced that they will be running a show at Lucha Underground’s old stomping grounds. The duo will host the Republic of Lucha show on June 1st at The Temple in Los Angeles, California. This event is highly anticipated by fans who have followed the careers of The Lucha Bros and are excited to see them in action once again.
Tickets for the Republic of Lucha event will go on sale on March 21. Wrestling enthusiasts are encouraged to secure their tickets early to ensure they don’t miss out on this thrilling event.
Additionally, it was revealed on Thursday’s episode of ROH TV that Kiera Hogan will face Diamante on next week’s HonorClub-airing episode. This matchup promises to be an intense and competitive showdown between two talented wrestlers. Fans can expect a high-energy match filled with impressive moves and thrilling moments.
The wrestling world is abuzz with anticipation for these upcoming events. Yota Tsuji’s challenge to Tetsuya Naito, The Lucha Bros’ show at The Temple, and Kiera Hogan’s match against Diamante all promise to deliver exciting moments for fans of professional wrestling. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for some thrilling action in the world of wrestling.