Hirooki Goto finally won the big one.
Hirooki Goto won the IWGP World Heavyweight Title at NJPW THe New Beginning in Osaka, defeating Zack Sabre Jr in the main event.
The finish saw Goto connect with multiple GTRs to pin Sabre and win the title.
An emotional Goto celebrated in the ring with his family after the bout.
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Goto nominated Hiroshi Tanahashi to face him at NJPW 53rd Anniversary on March 6.
This marks the first reign as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion for Goto. ZSJ held the title for 120 days and made four successful title defenses.
Fans can find results from NJPW New Beginning in Osaka at Fightful's results section.
