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4) Tetsuya Naito defeats Jeff Cobb and challenges for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16
Tetsuya Naito came off an up-and-down 2021 heading into NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16. After several physical confrontations with Jeff Cobb, the Los Ingobernables de Japon leader faced the Imperial Unit of the United Empire in a special singles match.
This felt like it could be a huge victory for Cobb in his continued rise up the ranks of New Japan Pro Wrestling. However, this wasn't meant to be. Cobb was physically dominant and used his unmatched strength to overwhelm Naito, but the LIJ member withstood the pain to hit Destino for the win. With this win, Naito has positioned himself for a shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
3) Katsuyori Shibata returns from brain surgery and changes the rules at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16
Katsuyori Shibata made his triumphant return to in-ring action after more than four years at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16. It was none other than Shibata's lead student at the LA dojo, Ren Narita, who accepted the challenge. This was a pleasant surprise for what was supposed to be a catch wrestling rules match.
However, Shibata wanted the real thing and wanted a standard wrestling bout with strikes. The two men didn't hold anything back and had a physically intense contest with crisp technical wrestling throughout. Shibata hit his signature Penalty Kick on Narita to win. The passion for this business is unparalleled in Shibata. He loves wrestling and finally gets to do what he loves.
