It looks like Chris Jericho isn't done with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) just yet.
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After being defeated by Kenny Omega in a IWGP U.S. Championship match at Wrestle Kingdom 12, Jericho attacked NJPW star Tetsuya Naito the following day at NJPW's New Year's Dash event.
Oh!My God!! @IAmJericho surprises @s_d_naito and the Korakuen crowd at New Year's Dash! The legend seems to have had enough of Naito's attitude! Watch Now（English Commentary）▶︎https://t.co/fEh4jA7fML#njpw #njpwworld #njdash pic.twitter.com/b3KeNBcEL0
— njpwworld (@njpwworld) January 5, 2018
Naito is coming off his own loss to Kazuchika Okada in a IWGP Heavyweight title match in the main event at Wrestle Kingdom. The thought going into the event is that Naito would win the title, and the loss put him in a bit of an awkward spot. However, a feud with Jericho is definitely the best way to keep Naito at the forefront as NJPW moves on from their biggest show of the year.
We're sure that Naito will find it enjoyable.
Even after the sneak attack by @IAmJericho, @s_d_naito remains TRANQUILO. #njdash
➡️ https://t.co/8n90d75Nfk pic.twitter.com/qrYlswipTu
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) January 5, 2018
Naito is a one-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion — the biggest title outside of WWE — and a one-time IWGP Intercontinental Champion. He was the winner of the 2017 G1 Climax tournament, which is what granted him his shot at Okada's title at Wrestle Kingdom.
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