Kento Miyahara vs Yuji Nagata Set for February 19th

The AJPW Triple Crown Champion Kento Miyahara will defend his belt against “Blue Justice” Yuji Nagata, on his 5th defense on Korakuen Hall.

By: R. Faliani

After All Japan Pro Wrestling’s 50th Anniversary show on Nippon Budokan, no one doubted Kento Miyahara’s role as AJPW’s true Ace. The Triple Crown Champion made the people believe in AJPW’s potential, and has even took the time to wrestle younger wrestlers that will carry the flag in the future. Now, what could be considered as the last test for Miyahara is upon us. Miyahara will face “Blue Justice” Yuji Nagata in a Triple Crown Championship match on February 19th.

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Nagata has won the GHC Heavyweight Championship, and the IWGP Heavyweight Championship on his career, but he never had the Triple Crown Championship before. It seems Nagata wants to keep writing his name on Puroresu’s history, and he wants to do it using his Fighting Spirit.

【全日本】新日本の永田裕志が天龍の３冠王座最年長戴冠記録更新へ意欲「ぜひ成し遂げたい」｜東スポWEB https://t.co/PV2BWxFW5y#全日本プロレス#宮原健斗#永田裕志

— 九スポ (@kyuspo) February 6, 2023

The Triple Crown Champion usually excels on these kind of situations, but he will face a legend with 30 years of experience. Miyahara has defeated every challenger on his way since winning the Triple Crown, but now he must face his biggest challenge to date, in a match that could change AJPW’s fate.