Kazuchika Okada, also known as The Rainmaker, is generating excitement for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 as he prepares to face off against Bryan Danielson. This highly anticipated rematch comes after Danielson submitted Okada at Forbidden Door 2. While the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 18 is currently scheduled to be the IWGP World Championship match between SANADA and Tetsuya Naito, Okada is open to the possibility of him and Danielson taking that spot if the fans vote for it. In a recent interview with Tokyo Sports, Okada expressed his thoughts on this potential scenario.
“I can understand if I were to say, ‘It’s okay to do it,’ but I think the customers are starting to say that. I can understand if I say, ‘Why don’t we do it,’ but I think the audience is starting to say that. It was 10 years ago, right? I want New Japan to have IWGP fights as the main event, so I hope they will never waver. But, well…if I’m going to do it, I’ll do it. I think it’s okay to do as much as you want to do.”
This isn’t the first time NJPW has allowed fans to vote for the Wrestle Kingdom main event. In 2014, a similar vote took place, resulting in the Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi IWGP Intercontinental Championship match headlining over the world title match. Okada’s full interview can be found here.
With Okada’s willingness to step up and potentially headline Wrestle Kingdom 18, it adds an exciting dynamic to the event. The clash between Okada and Danielson is sure to be a must-see match, considering their history and the quality of their in-ring performances. Both wrestlers are highly skilled and have a strong fanbase, making this rematch a hot topic among wrestling enthusiasts.
As fans eagerly await Wrestle Kingdom 18, the possibility of Okada and Danielson headlining the event brings a level of anticipation and unpredictability. While the current main event is set to feature SANADA and Tetsuya Naito, the potential for a fan-driven change could shake up the card and create a buzz in the wrestling community.
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