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Hikuleo Defeats Jay White In 'Loser Leaves Japan' Match At NJPW New Beginning In Osaka

Wrestling
Robert DeFelice Feb 11, 2023 10:21AM

The Switchblade era is over Japan.

At NJPW New Beginning in Osaka, Hikuleo defeated Jay White in a "Loser Leaves Japan" match, which means the Bullet Club member is no longer allowed to wrestle on New Japan Pro-Wrestling's home turf.

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However, as Switchblade addressed in a post-match promo, he is still able to compete for NJPW STRONG. White is currently scheduled to face Eddie Kingston at NJPW Battle in the Valley on February 18 and told Gedo that if he can make it through Kingston, he and Gedo would be able to take over NJPW STRONG together.

Our premium service, Fightful Select reported in January that Jay White was expected to leave NJPW and has interest from both WWE and AEW, with WWE sources feeling "confident" in their ability to secure White. Fans can read more at this link.

Switchblade spoke with Sean Ross Sapp before this year's NJPW Wrestle Kingdom. Fans can check out that interview at this link.

Fightful has results from all NJPW events in our results section.

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