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DOUKI vs. El Desperado for IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title added to NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19

DOUKI vs. El Desperado for IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title added to NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19

New bout set for Wrestle Kingdom 19.

DOUKI’s reign as IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion was on the line at NJPW Power Struggle. He defended the belt against the returning Master Wato. 

It was Wato’s first match back since his ACL injury. Despite his efforts, Wato was not able to get the win and DOUKI retained. 

Post-match, El Desperado returned and issued a challenge to DOUKI for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 19. He then focused his attention on Hiromu Takahashi who was on commentary. Desperado said when he beats DOUKI, Takahashi can get a title shot.

The last time DOUKI and Desperado had a match was when DOUKI defeated him for the Junior Heavyweight Title at New Japan Soul.

Below are the confirmed bouts for Wrestle Kingdom 19:

  • Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. EVIL
  • IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: DOUKI (c) vs. El Desperado

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