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Wrestle Kingdom 1 Match by Match Series: 3rd Match By Jim Rohan on Feb 8, 2021, 1:55am EST +
In November 2006, NJPW President Simon Inoki and AJPW President Keiji Mutoh conducted a press conference in the centre of the Tokyo Dome to announce the first Wrestle Kingdom event. It was promoted as a celebration of the upcoming 35th anniversary for both companies with a unique opportunity for cross-over matches, wherein both the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and the Triple Crown Championship would be defended. Riki Choshu has taken the reigns as head booker and is tasked with leading NJPW out of the dark ages , as they are so often referred to.