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Video Highlights for Today’s NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 Event: Okada vs. Naito, Jericho vs Omega
– NJPW released some official video highlights for today’s Wrestle Kingdom 12 event on Twitter. The highlights include clips for the main event for the IWGP heavyweight title, with champion Kazuchika Okada defending against Tetsuya Naito. There are also clips for the co-main event featuring Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega for the IWGP US title.
You can check out 411’s live results and coverage for the event RIGHT HERE. You can also check out 411’s live results and coverage of NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 12 event RIGHT HERE. The event was held today at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. The event had a reported attendance of 34,995 people. The attendance was up over 8,000 people from last year’s Wrestle Kingdom event. You can check out the replay of the event at NJPW World.
In the co-main event, Kenny Omega defended his IWGP United States title against former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho. Also in the opening match, the Young Bucks regained the IWGP jr. heavyweight tag team titles over Roppongi 3K. They have now won the belts seven times.
First up, here are the main event highlights for Okada vs. Naito.
A champion unparalleled! The Rainmaker @rainmakerXokada makes his way into the ring to defend the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against @s_d_naito ‼︎ pic.twitter.com/ILKu13XIKT
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2018
The intense battle between @rainmakerXokada and @s_d_naito sets the #NJWK12 into a frenzy! With New Japan Pro-Wrestling's highest prize on the line, it's all or nothing! pic.twitter.com/8UXQESpT0v
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2018
The Rainmaker hits a picture perfect dropkick! One of the Wonders of the Pro-Wrestling World! pic.twitter.com/CYo2x8AK3T
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2018
Here are the highlights for the co-main event, featuring Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega.
No DQ, No limits! @KennyOmegamanX & @IAmJericho tear up the #NJWK12 Tokyo Dome! pic.twitter.com/avU9nlUzcL
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2018
The Alpha @IAmJericho showing the world what it means to be the Alpha of pro-wrestling! #AlphaVsOmega pic.twitter.com/FWHPGnFwcg
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2018
Here are some video highlights for the rest of the card, including Kota Ibushi vs. Cody Rhodes.
The Gauntlet continues! Coach @taguchiryusuke calling the plays for tonight's #TaguchiJapan roster which includes Juice Robinson and @GBH_makabe! pic.twitter.com/VaPqkeQDOp
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2018
Incredible action on display in tonight's Special Singles match between @CodyRhodes and @ibushi_kota! Now LIVE only on @njpwworld pic.twitter.com/1PvnUjpz33
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2018
IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions #KES defend their title against LIJ's @151012EVIL & @seiyasanada ! @LanceHoyt & @DBSmithjr kick things off brutally as usual! pic.twitter.com/se7CnJvC7j
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2018
Fighting not only for the NEVER Openweight title, but for pride! @suzuki_D_minoru Minoru has @510njpw right where he wants him, following a deadly sleeper hold! Now LIVE only on @njpwworld pic.twitter.com/X0ef1fRFaM
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2018
The #AerialAssassin @WillOspreay soars at the Tokyo Dome! Now LIVE only on @njpwworld pic.twitter.com/DRwNak0Dqy
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2018
The Ticking Timebomb EXPLODES! @TIMEBOMB1105 unleashes back to back apron powerbombs to fight his way back from the brink! pic.twitter.com/wrSh9UjkAI
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2018
A flurry of action in (and out) of the ring highlights tonight's explosive 4-Way IWGP Jr. Heavyweight title match! pic.twitter.com/SzpEQwyEqg
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2018
