5 Potential Challengers For IWGP Champion Kazuchika Okada

3. SANADA

Throughout the years, SANADA and Okada have had some great battles and their relationship has changed from enemies to something that resembles friends.

They’ve had wins and losses between the two of them in tournaments and title matches.

Yet, when a shot at finally getting to the top of New Japan is on the line, Cold Skull might need to channel his inner passion to get the win.

Even though SANADA and Okada have different builds and personalities, their styles blend perfectly.

Their wrestling offence showcases a basic knowledge of wrestling but with their own dramatic and fashionable flair that fans are obsessed with.

With their heart and desire to please crowds, fans always leave with smiles on their faces.

They also see a newfound passion is brought out of the usually calm SANADA.

After years of battling, SANADA and Okada have mutual respect. Yet, out of SANADA’s four losses for the title, three have been against Okada, with the most recent against Kota Ibushi.

With more experience and a win against the Rainmaker, could it be the perfect time for Sanada to try again?

Not only would it be a spectacular and technical bout, but it would be a crowd-pleaser sure to bring the house down.

• IWGP Heavyweight Champion
• Hiroshi Tanahashi
• Kazuchika Okada
• NJPW

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