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#2 Best: The opening contest
Kota Ibushi and Will Ospreay kicked the proceedings into high gear in the very first match, following the pre show. Ospreay has cited Ibushi as an inspiration and this was a big match for him, on such a huge stage as Wrestle Kingdom 13. Both men obliterated each other in a rather fast-paced contest.
The match did suffer from being on the undercard and therefore not playing out as it could have. But for what it was, it was a very entertaining affair and a brutal one as well. At one point, Ibushi seemed genuinely hurt and unable to continue any further.
Will Ospreay won the match and is our brand new NEVER Openweight Champion, and it is almost guaranteed that the two men will meet again on another stage. I'm guessing that the match will be given its due spotlight on such a stage and will play out better.
