Hiromu Takahashi has regained the gold.
At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17, Takahashi emerged victorious when he faced Taiji Ishimori, Master Wato, and El Desparado in a four-way bout for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. With the win, he ended Ishimori’s reign by pinning Master Wato with the Time Bomb.
Hiromu Takahashi is once again the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion! #njwk17 #njwk17勝敗予想 #njpw pic.twitter.com/klkt7e3i1C
— Calios ? (@Calerios) January 4, 2023
Takahashi is now a five-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion; prior to his win at Wrestle Kingdom 17, he hadn’t held the gold since February 2021, when he was forced to vacate the championship due to an injury. Ishimori won the gold by defeating Desperado at NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2022.
