KAIRI Becomes First-Ever IWGP Women’s Champion

KAIRI (Kairi Sane) was victorious in the main event of Sunday’s NJPW x STARDOM Historic X-Over event to become the first-ever IWGP Women’s Champion.

The former WWE superstar beat Mayu Iwatani with a spinning back fist before elbowing her off the top rope for the three count.

She announced after the match that she would defend the championship at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 but wasn’t sure against who. Tam Nakano then appeared and issued an official challenge.

KAIRIか〜
まゆさん、本当ゾンビ…#NJPWxSTARDOM pic.twitter.com/lSl2lDX1Tk

— そうスケ (@nakasou0504) November 20, 2022

初代IWGP女子王者はKAIRI#NJPWxSTARDOM #KAIRI pic.twitter.com/4wMvMmX481

— ネギサブロウ (@negisaburo12) November 20, 2022