5 takeaways from NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15

#3 Okada-Ospreay steal the show on Day 2 in the Tokyo Dome (NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15)

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At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 Day 1, Kazuchika Okada and Will Ospreay provided the Tokyo Dome crowd with a memorable contest. The two men had a bitter rivalry that has developed in animosity since the Commonwealth Kingpin turned his back on his CHAOS stablemate at the G1 Climax 30 Day 17 event. That conflict came to a head here.

For over 35 minutes, Okada and Ospreay produced exhilarating sequences and breathtaking counters in a fantastic matchup. Proving themselves as two of the best wrestlers in the world, the former friends put on great performances at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 that were worthy of Okada's legendary Tokyo Dome legacy.

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With history that includes a legendary series of matches vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi as well as a contest with Kenny Omega that put NJPW on the map, Kazuchika Okada has made a habit of putting out unforgettable matches on the huge stage of the Tokyo Dome. This was no different at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 Day 1 with Will Ospreay meeting his high standard in tremendous fashion despite the loss.

From Ospreay driving Okada through the announce table at ringside to Okada finally using the Rainmaker for the first time in over a year, this was a truly historic battle that more than stole the show on NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 Day 1. This was a simply stellar match that was driven in increasing physical intensity and eye-popping sequences.