Francesco Akira challenging El Desperado for IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title at NJPW’s 53rd Anniversary Event

Photo Courtesy: New Japan Pro-Wrestling

Akira called his shot after Despy’s title defense.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Road to The New Beginning tour continued on February 4th. Korakuen Hall in Tokyo played host to the show and it was headlined by El Desperado defending the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Kosei Fujita.

Desperado bested Fujita in a 20-minute bout to retain. Afterwards, he was approached by United Empire’s Francesco Akira. 

Akira went on to challenge Desperado for the Junior Heavyweight Title and wants the match at NJPW’s 53rd Anniversary Show on March 6th.

The challenge was accepted.

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