Nic Nemeth makes successful NJPW debut.
Nic Nemeth won the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title at NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo, defeating David Finlay in the main event.
Nemeth finished off Finlay with a superkick followed by the Danger Zone (Zig Zag).
After the bout, Nemeth stated he would defend the title against anyone.
WANTED MAN @NicTNemeth makes his debut in New Japan Pro-Wrestling
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.@NicTNemeth “Olympic slam“
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.@NicTNemeth “Famouser“
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This marks the first reign at IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion. Finlay won the title at Wrestle Kingdom 18 by defeating Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley. He made zero successful title defenses.
Fans can find results from NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo at Fightful's results section.