El Desperado Wins IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18

El Desperado has become a three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion by dethroning Hiromu Takahashi at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18.

Takahashi had held the title since last year’s Wrestle Kingdom event. The championship was created in 1986 and competitors must be under the 100 kg (220 lb) limit.

You can check out some highlights from the match below.

WRESTLE KINGDOM 18 in 東京ドーム

第7試合IWGPジュニアヘビー級選手権試合
新日ジュニア頂上決戦両者序盤からフルスロットル

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