5 Possible Future IWGP World Heavyweight Title Challengers

The IWGP World Heavyweight Title was established in 1987
The IWGP World Heavyweight Title was established in 1987

#2 Hangman Page

Page grew in stature this year
Page grew in stature this year

2018 has been a breakout year for Page. He impressed in his first G1 Climax, and he won an insane street fight against independent star Joey Janela at All In. Page has broken free of his label as “The Young Bucks and Cody’s friend”, he’s his own man.

Page is a former Ring of Honor (ROH) Six-Man Tag Team Champion, but he’s yet to claim any solo gold. Hangman’s only singles title match in an NJPW ring was against Jay White for the IWGP United States Championship at Strong Style Evolved in March of this year.

Hangman should focus on winning a singles titles in his home promotion, ROH. Winning the ROH World Championship boosted Cody’s profile in NJPW, allowing him to challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Title on three occasions.

The road to an IWGP Heavyweight Title shot is a long one; Hangman must put in the miles before he can get his chance.

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Edited by Anirban Banerjee