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New Japan Pro Wrestling Shines at Wrestle Kingdom 19
January 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 19 delivered thrilling action from the Tokyo Dome, featuring intense title matches and dramatic outcomes. Zack Sabre Jr. retained the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in an epic main event against Shota Umino. El Desperado captured the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship from DOUKI in a match ending in referee stoppage due to injury. The event also crowned new champions in multiple divisions, including the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team and NJPW World Television titles. The night set the stage for NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty with exciting challenges and rivalries.