Gabe Kidd retains IWGP Global Heavyweight title and attacks Hiroshi Tanahashi

Gabe Kidd successfully defended the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship against Taichi in a 30 minute main event at NJPW Power Struggle. Kidd secured the victory using a Death Dog Driver after a match that featured various technical maneuvers and weapon usage, including chairs and tables.

Following the match, Kidd and Jon Moxley, members of the Death Riders, initiated a post-match attack. Kidd demanded that NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi enter the ring to fasten the championship belt around his waist. Once Tanahashi complied, Kidd attacked him with a piledriver. Yuya Uemura attempted to intervene but was subsequently beaten down by both Kidd and Moxley. Shingo Takagi also attempted to assist but was also targeted by the group.

In the aftermath, Kidd confirmed that he will defend his title against Yuya Uemura at Wrestle Kingdom 21 on January 4. Additionally, a match between Jon Moxley and Shingo Takagi has been confirmed for the same event.