10 Takeaways From NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2018

#5. Ospreay is Definitely Going Heavyweight

The speculation reached fever pitch this past week but as best possible without really being said, it is all confirmed. Will Ospreay is undoubtedly headed to the heavyweight division and his loss to perennial rival Marty Scurll confirms this.

The two squared off in another thrilling contest for a spot in the finals to crown a new IWGP Junior Heavyweight champion. The finals will now take place at King of Pro Wrestling between Kushida and Marty Scurll, while Ospreay seeks his new direction. His challenge against Kota Ibushi and the ensuing sign of weight gain does these rumors favor.

If this is the case and Ospreay does end up in the Heavyweights, it's hopeful that this is his last match. He and Scurll remain tied together forever and to go out on such a high, would be thrilling. At the same time, the Ibushi match is a dream contest to look forward to, hopefully at the Tokyo Dome.

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Edited by Rohit Nath