Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 1 Predictions

Passing the Timebomb

A return worth the Tokyo Dome

For the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: Will Ospreay (c) vs. Hiromu Takahashi

It seemed like Hiromu Takahashi would never return to the squared circle, and thankfully that ended up to be false. Hiromu's huge return last year has resulted in a blockbuster match against his friendly rival Will Ospreay. This is the perfect time for Hiromu to once again ascend to the top of the Juniors Division and become its Ace.

At the same time, the best wrestler of the year can move on from the Juniors, as he wanted to do early last year. Will Ospreay will pass on the torch to 'The Timebomb' in a thrilling contest. If the road to Tokyo dome showed us anything, then Hiromu has recovered and how. While one would wish the two dial it down, there's no doubt Hiromu's willing to throw himself headfirst to make this a blockbuster.

Undoubtedly the two juniors are more than set to steal the show. The beauty of this, regardless of the result or match itself, is the joy of seeing a passionate artist like Takahashi get to return to New Japan. Fans have won as have the competitors, who were all in unison praying last year for his recovery, and now their prayers have been answered.

Result: Hiromu Takahashi wins to become the NEW IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion!