10 Takeaways From NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2018

#1. The ELITE Rule Wrestling!

There's quite a lot to unpack with this one. Now rid of CHAOS biting at his feet, Omega can look forward to new challenges to his championship on the road to Wrestle Kingdom 13. One of these is a promised fight with his Golden Lover Kota Ibushi. It shockingly happens next week and not in the way that is.

If Kenny Omega is to face Hiroshi Tanahashi, then their story must address the question of Kota Ibushi. He has tied with both men, with Tanahashi questioning Ibushi about his discipline and friendship with Omega which holds him back. It's a potent point that is the thread drumming at the erratic and erotic bond of Omega and Ibushi.

To add an intriguing wrinkle to it, the as always sneaky Cody has wormed his way into the title match. It adds a rare three-way to a New Japan event, saving the Ibushi-Omega rematch for later down the line. Cody's antics also hint that despite their reconciliation, he's still not lost his nature to want to connive and show up Omega.

This three-way match at King of Pro Wrestling in just a few days promises interesting explosions especially for the three men involved and the fate of New Japan. What's more crazy is that the three men are of one faction, truly proving that the ELITE has arrived.

The world awaits on their final decisions come contract expiry (except the as always freelancing Kota Ibushi). This match will make a statement on it. Wrestling is changing thanks to the Elite, the the Elite!

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Edited by Rohit Nath