At NJPW Energy Wrestle, Ricochet turned maybe the primary wrestler in historical past to hit a springboard clothesline sporting Oxfords. The aerial ace appeared on the conclusion of Energy Wrestle’s major occasion, which noticed Zack Sabre Jr. retain his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship towards Shingo Takagi. As Sabre’s focus was directed towards his video graphic close to the aisleway, Ricochet, clad in a three-piece swimsuit, launched an offensive maneuver and challenged the champ to a match at NJPW’s Wrestle Dynasty.
Commercial
Ricochet has since taken to X to clarify his actions, saying slightly pointedly, “Needed to remind the world that I am nonetheless the f***ing man round right here.”
Ricochet’s shock return was his first look in NJPW since 2017. Minutes earlier than all of it unfolded, Sabre had accepted one other problem from Shota Umino for the IWGP Championship. Umino, none too happy about being outshined, re-emerged after Ricochet’s problem to chase him off.
With two challengers now ready within the wings, Sabre, the primary British wrestler ever to win Japan’s G1 event, delivered post-match feedback that hinted he would deal with each over two days. Sabre confirmed he’d defend towards Ricochet at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5, and teased a protection towards Umino the earlier night time at Wrestle Dynasty.
Commercial
Maybe the opposite largest piece of stories from Energy Wrestle was the in-ring return of Kenny Omega. Omega appeared in the course of the occasion to announce his long-awaited return to the ring at January 5’s Wrestle Dynasty. It is going to mark Omega’s first match since being sidelined with diverticulitis almost a 12 months in the past. Omega underwent profitable surgical procedure to appropriate the situation again in August.
