SANADA Becomes The New IWGP World Champion At Sakura Genesis

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In the main event of Sakura Genesis, a New Japan Pro Wrestling tournament, SANADA achieved a remarkable feat. He defeated Kazuchika Okada and clinched the coveted IWGP World Heavyweight Champion title, marking his first world championship win in his career.

To secure the win, SANADA executed his new finishing move, Deadfall, and pinned "The Rainmaker" Okada.



SANADA, the newest member of Just 5 Guys, utilized the New Japan Cup to not only bounce back but also discover a new edge to himself. He had been on a losing streak that made him question his position in NJPW, especially after he was overlooked for his mentor Keiji Muto's retirement match in favor of his former stablemate Tetsuya Naito. SANADA realized that he needed to make changes.

SANADA's title victory ended Okada's second reign with the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, which lasted for 95 days. This was the shortest reign in Okada's career.

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