WrestleKingdom 12: Analyzing the match card for Tokyo Dome Showdown!

#3 Exhibition showdown

Ibushi will get a sensational match out of Cody, one for the ages!

Cody/w Brandi Rhodes vs Kota Ibushi, Singles Match

Give it up for Kota Ibushi, the consistent free agent has always done what he pleases and that's found him on the fringes of success with New Japan. It might not matter much to him, as he is getting the big Tokyo Dome showcase.

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But for his fans, it just means we don't get the meaningful contests. While Chris Jericho can walk in and get that bumper match against Omega. Fans will truly miss at least for another year, the face of between former partner Ibushi and Omega.

Regardless this is an intriguing contest. Early onset to be an ROH World Championship bout, Cody's loss to the flamboyant Dalton Castle at ROH Final Battle has turned this into a special singles match.

However, this should be a highlight. Though Cody hasn't necessarily upped his game in the indies, he has when coming across solid opponents given a grand showdown. One caveat is that, without the title on the line; the contest becomes fairly predictable.

Even though Ibushi refuses to remain exclusive to New Japan, he is a bigger commodity for them than Cody. Yet one can't help feel for Cody, who needs the big win to at least remain relevant for a lengthier period.

Who Should Win: Cody

Who Will Win: Kota Ibushi

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Edited by Shruti Sadbhav