Yota Tsuji defeated David Finlay to win the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19.
The finish saw Tsuji hit a powerbomb and then follow up with the Gene Blaster.
This marks the first reign as IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion for Tsuji. Finlay held the title for 245 days and made four successful title defenses.
--️WRESTLE KINGDOM 19 in 東京ドーム--️
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第7試合 IWGP GLOBALヘビー級選手権試合
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.@THEdavidfinlay "Avalanche Powerbomb"
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Tsuji will now defend the title against Jack Perry at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty on January 5.
Fans can find Fightful's coverage of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 by clicking here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review by clicking here.
