Number one contender for Global title crowned at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka
The next challenger for the IWGP Global Championship is set.
Andrade El Idolo defeated Gabe Kidd at New Beginning in Osaka on Wednesday to become the new number one contender. After a hard-hitting battle, Andrade managed to hit Kidd with an elbow and connected with the DM for the win, setting the stage for his title match at New Beginning USA on February 27.
Shortly before Wrestle Kingdom 20, it was revealed that Idolo had joined the United Empire and was victorious in their tag team match on January 4. Soon after, Kidd issued the challenge for Osaka. In the days prior to their match, it was announced that the winner would get a shot at Tsuji’s Global title in New Jersey.
Idolo has momentum both in NJPW and in AEW, where he is a member of the Don Callis Family. He will wrestle Hangman Page this weekend at Grand Slam Australia where the winner will challenge MJF for the AEW World title at Revolution next month.
Here is the updated card for New Beginning USA:
NJPW New Beginning USA (February 27)
- IWGP Global title: Yota Tsuji defends against Andrade El Idolo
- AEW National title: Ricochet defends against Taiji Ishimori
- IWGP Tag Team titles: Knockout Brothers defend against GOA
- NJPW Strong Openweight title: Tomohiro Ishii defends against Boltin Oleg
- IWGP Women’s title: Syuri defends against Athena
- NJPW World TV title: El Phantasmo defends against Konosuke Takeshita
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