Hirooki Goto Retains IWGP World Heavyweight Title At NJPW Resurgence, Will Defend Against Shingo Takagi At NJPW Dominion

Hirooki Goto retained the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Resurgence. However, he did so on a technicality.

The match's finish came when former champion Zach Sabre Jr pinned the champion with a bridge, but because both men's shoulders were down, it constituted a double pin and a successful retention on a draw.

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Zack Sabre Jr. became incensed and immediately locked the referee in a front face lock, before disrespecting Goto and walking out.

.@zacksabrejr "Zack Driver"

PPVhttps://t.co/kK7UKeeo3G…… #NJPW #njpwworld #njResurgence pic.twitter.com/EHBQGcihCt

— NJPW WORLD (@njpwworld) May 10, 2025

----Resurgence 2025----

ダブルメインイベント IWGP世界ヘビー級選手権試合

-- @510njpw × @zacksabrejr #njpwworld で配信中--

PPV購入はこちら https://t.co/kK7UKeeo3G……
視聴料金:2,990円(税込)#njpw #njpwworld #njResurgence pic.twitter.com/XAdPyAlMeX

— NJPW WORLD (@njpwworld) May 10, 2025

Hirooki Goto will now go on to defend the championship against Shingo Takagi at NJPW Dominion 2025 on June 15. Fans can learn more about that card here.

Fightful will have full results of NJPW Resurgence 2025 in our results section following the event's conclusion.