Wrestle Kingdom 13: 5 best matches from the PPV

WK13 had an attendance of 38,162 spectators, the best of NJPW in 16 years
WK13 had an attendance of 38,162 spectators, the best of NJPW in 16 years

#4 Kota Ibushi vs. Will Ospreay

Ospreay vs. Ibushi
Ospreay vs. Ibushi

In the second match of the night, we saw Will Ospreay win the NEVER Openweight Championship after defeating Kota Ibushi in an impressive match. It was an exciting 18 minute duel where the intensity did not stop increasing every minute.

The key to Ospreay's triumph was due to two factors. In the first place, Ospreay perfectly executed all his aerial maneuvers and did not let his rival do the same. Clear evidence of this was the failed Moonsault from the top of the corner by Ibushi, which was intercepted by a kick from Ospreay.

Secondly, Ospreay carried out a style of combat very characteristic of Strong Style, with numerous kicks, elbows and attacks to the neck. After a failed Kamigoye, Ospreay executed the Stormbreaker, which earned a count of three and victory for the CHAOS member.

This combat was the end of an era and the beginning of another for Ospreay in NJPW. The native British talent of Essex continues to climb positions in the company and still has many goals and titles to achieve.

In addition to his new title, the 'Aerial Assassin' has already won the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship twice and the Best of the Super Juniors 2016 tournament.

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