Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 1 Predictions

Faction Wars Part I

Is Suzuki-gun bound to become Sabre Gun?

Eight-man tag match: Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL, Sanada, Shingo Takagi, and Bushi) vs. Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki, Taichi, Zack Sabre Jr. and El Desperado)

There are a lot of moving pieces in this one, primarily the fact that this is a showcase for night two's single match between Sanada and Zack Sabre, as well as the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Title match. It is, however, unfortunate that New Japan couldn't balk tradition to give us special singles matches with such an array of talent, and that truly feels like a waste.

Even then the contest provides interesting combinations, particularly the heated confrontations between Shingo and Suzuki. With the leader of Suzuki-gun rumored to leave New Japan, this is a perfect opportunity to punctuate this rivalry. Having Shingo pick up a huge pinfall can lead to an eventual match against Suzuki at New Years Dash.

At the same time, the real eyes are on Sanada and Zack Sabre, as there is a huge singles match set for the two men to not only steal night two, but also stake their claim for the main event spot in New Japan going forth. The enigma in all of this is EVIL, with his increasing dissonance from LiJ, the elevation of Sanada is another reason to forget LiJ and make everything evil.

Result: Sanada gives Los ingobernables de Japon the big night one win taking the pin on El Desperado