Yota Tsuji retained the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty, defeating Jack Perry. Tsuji survived a low blow and Olympic Slam, kicking out just before three. Tsuji ate a knee strike before building momentum to catch Perry with the Gene Blaster.

The IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship changed hands at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19. David Finlay defended the title against Yota Tsuji at the show, and Tsuji pinned him with The Gene Blaster to win the title.

A new champion was crowned due to injury at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19. DOUKI defended the title against El Desperado at the show. They battled back and forth, but the match was stopped when DOUKI suffered an arm injury on a dive to the floor.