El Desperado Triumphs Over Hiromu Takahashi to Reclaim IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 18"

El Desperado Secures IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18

In a stunning display at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18, El Desperado emerged victorious, clinching the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title from Hiromu Takahashi. The match saw Desperado executing a Pinche Loco, only for Hiromu to resiliently kick out. Undeterred, Desperado delivered a second Pinche Loco, decisively dropping Hiromu. In a strategic move, Desperado didn't immediately pin but instead executed a spinning Pinche Loco, sealing his triumph.

This victory marks El Desperado's third tenure as IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion. Takahashi's reign, lasting a year, included seven successful defenses of the title.

El Desperado is once again the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion!!#NJPW #NJWK18 pic.twitter.com/eZLqlR3Pny

— LB • ライガーボム (@LigerBombPro) January 4, 2024

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