Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 2 predictions 

3rd place Playoff

Even as losers, there's a lot riding on this one

The loser of Intercontinental Match vs. Loser of Heavyweight Match: Jay White/w Gedo vs. Kota Ibushi

A rematch from there somewhat tepid G1 Climax Final is the perfect opportunity for Jay White to once more step up. Ibushi having cost himself his title bout, will be ever furious and relentless making him suspect to the mind games of the Switchblade. Early advantages and late interferences by Gedo, can push White to cause another huge stir of boos at the Dome after last year.

Kota Ibushi still needs a lengthy journey to fulfill his destiny particularly making the Intercontinental Championship shine but also win the big one. Here the road begins in earnest with a hard war against White. Jay White meanwhile has the chance for a perfect reset to push for an even better calendar year than the last.

There's no doubt that this bout has title implications for New Beginning. It is the best moment to let Jay White be the foil to another well-loved face of the company, from his two rivals of Naito and Okada. Meanwhile, Ibushi can look to repeat his G1 Climax feat for a proper Wrestle Kingdom main event especially if it's on just January the fourth in 2021.

Result: Gedo is a distraction long enough for Jay White to hit the Blade Runner and win the contest.