Kazuchika Okada ends his epic NJPW career on a high.
Taking place at the New Beginning in Sapporo event on February 24th, Okada made it rain one final time in a multi-man match. Okada teamed with Toru Yano, YOSHI-HASHI, Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii to defeat Callum Newman, Jeff Cobb, Matt Riddle, Great-O-Khan & Francesco Akira. Hiroshi Tanahashi was supposed to team with CHAOS but was pulled from the show at the last minute due to injury.
Giving the crowd what they came to see, Okada played the hits and scored the pinfall victory, pinning Callum Newman after hitting The Rainmaker.
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The fans in attendance were extremely thankful to see Okada once last time, chanting his name throughout the night. After the bell, Okada thanked New Japan and the fans for everything and promised that he would return.
What’s Next For Kazuchika Okada?
Now a free agent, the New Japan legend is free to appear for any promotion at any time. With it being widely reported that the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion will be competing for a major promotion in the United States, a report from Fightful Select has stated that Kazuchika Okada will be a part of AEW very soon.
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