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Hiroshi Tanahashi (c) vs Jay 'Switchblade' White, for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship
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Even though we have the Ace (former Ace?) of the company Tanahashi in this match against a future main event prospect for New Japan. Nothing says third class championship, like the underwhelming build to this match.
See who is stunned by Hulk Hogan's words HERE
Chalk it up to Tanahashi's injuries or the fact that Kenny Omega hypes his championship as the new secondary belt of New Japan, but nothing's going with this match. While we may also harp on Vince McMahon for his obsession with looks when it comes to a superstar, he's not wrong.
Jay White might be a promising talent, but as proved by his debut as Switchblade; he looks like an overgrown child in a black leather jacket too big for his britches. The match might prove everything wrong, especially with Tanahashi leading the way.
Yet this seems like a failed experiment about to blow up in NJPW's face.
Who Should/Will Win: Hiroshi Tanahashi
