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The hand Jay White plays could have a domino effect regarding the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

Okada has often spoken about how he has no desire for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, but that could be his path back to the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

An angle leading to a confrontation, or a G1 match between Ibushi and Jay White would make sense following their Wrestle Kingdom 14 Day 2 match saw Ibushi come up on the losing end.

During that period he would become the biggest merchandise hit in the company due to his mixture of charisma, unique personality, and consistent callbacks to his inability to find the ultimate success at the Tokyo Dome.

With Evil taking the IWGP Heavyweight and IWGP Intercontinental ‘Double Championship’ from Naito, it puts NJPW in a unique position where their biggest marquee draws are now vying for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

Of note, this match will also be only the second time where the reigning IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion has challenged for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

However, the duo was not able to click on the night and Yujiro was able to avenge his first-round New Japan Cup defeat by pinning Goto with Pimp Juice at the nine-minute and forty-two second mark.

The successful v2 title defense for Shingo was short celebrated as he was immediately attacked by the Suzuki-Gun member El Desperado after the match.

Soon after they hit the Holy Zack Driver to get the victory and win the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championship.

The victory for Evil brings a scenario not seen in NJPW and will be a major topic of discussion during the NJPW Landscape series being published this week.