New champions crowned at NJPW Sakura Genesis
Will Ospreay is the new IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. Ospreay defeated Kota Ibushi to win the championship at this morning's Sakura Genesis event at Sumo Hall. Ospreay kicked out of two kamigoyes, hit the hidden blade, then pinned Ibushi with the stormbreaker to win the title. Ibushi had held the championship since the 49th Anniversary show, when the IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental titles were dropped and the new championship was established. After the match, Ibushi was laid out by Jeff Cobb and was eventually helped to the back. Ospreay cut a promo saying he wanted revenge over wha...