In a shocking turn of events, David Finlay wreaked havoc on the prestigious IWGP US and UK Title belts destroying both! The moment arrived just as Will Ospreay was on the verge of challenging Jon Moxley for the upcoming Wrestle Kingdom 18. Following his successful defence of the IWGP UK/US Heavyweight Championship (V3), Ospreay had overcome Shota Umino in a thrilling main event bout certainly another MOTY contender form Ospreay, ultimately sealing the victory with his devastating Stormbreaker finisher (40:16), at NJPW’s “POWER STRUGGLE 2023”.
However, BULLET CLUB’s ‘The Rebel’ David Finlay emerged and disrupted the proceedings, throwing everything into chaos. He laid out both Moxley and Ospreay with a ruthless assault and then went on to shockingly obliterate the two revered red belts using a sledgehammer.
Backstage, with tempers flaring and tensions at an all-time high, Ospreay decided to take matters into his own hands. He issued a bold challenge to Jon Moxley and David Finlay, proposing a thrilling 3-Way showdown at Wrestle Kingdom 18. Ospreay also made it clear that if New Japan Pro Wrestling couldn’t resurrect the coveted IWGP Intercontinental Title, he demanded the creation of a brand-new championship for their epic encounter.