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IWGP Champ Tsuji Refuses Forbidden Door Title Defense
15 Jun
Summary
- Yota Tsuji regained the IWGP Heavyweight Championship on Sunday.
- Tsuji expressed reluctance to defend the title at Forbidden Door.
- Will Ospreay responded to Tsuji's comments on social media.
Yota Tsuji has reclaimed the IWGP Heavyweight Championship after defeating Callum Newman at NJPW Dominion on Sunday. However, Tsuji has indicated he is disinclined to defend the title at the forthcoming AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event scheduled for June 28 in San Jose, California.
Tsuji stated his commitment to preserving the integrity of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and questioned the value of title defenses that have occurred at past Forbidden Door events, such as four-way matches or open challenges. He emphasized his role in reviving the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and his determination to protect its prestige.
In response to Tsuji's comments, AEW star Will Ospreay, a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, took to social media. Ospreay, who is already scheduled to compete at Forbidden Door in the finals of the Men's Owen Hart Tournament, implicitly urged Tsuji to reconsider his position. The event also features other significant matches, including finals for the Women's Owen Hart Tournament and bouts involving top AEW and Stardom talent.
