Shota Umino Wins IWGP Global Heavyweight Title At NJPW Dominion, Attacked By Gabe Kidd
Shota Umino finally captures gold.
Shota Umino won the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title at NJPW Dominion, defeating Andrade El Idolo and Drilla Moloney in a three-way match.
The finish saw Shota hit the Second Chapter on Andrade, scoring the three count. Moloney tried to break up the pin, but was just a split second late as he dove in.
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After the match, Shota was attacked by a returning Gabe Kidd. Kidd had been sidelined since AEW Dynasty when he suffered an injury. Kidd said that Shota was never part of the Death Riders and that he would take the title whenever he wanted.
This is the first reign as IWGP Global Champion for Shota, and the first championship of his career. It was noted that he had 19 previous title shots before finally capturing gold. Andrade’s reign ends at 42 days. He made zero successful title defenses.
Fans can find results from NJPW Dominion by clicking here.
