Lio Rush has challenged Hiromu Takahashi to a future IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship matchup.
The Man of the Hour called out the Timebomb at today’s New Beginning in Osaka event, where he stated that this was a showdown he’s always wanted. Takahashi accepted, and the two will clash at a future date. NJPW has yet to confirm when the title showdown will take place.
🏁THE NEW BEGINNING in OSAKA🏁
リオ・ラッシュ(@IamLioRush)がVTRで“IWGPジュニア王者”高橋ヒロムに挑戦状‼️
「オマエを倒してジュニアで最強になる」
📲 #njpwworld で配信中📡👀視聴&登録⏩https://t.co/Tj7UBINMhP#njnbg #NJPW pic.twitter.com/sMQEAPlFpU
— njpwworld (@njpwworld) February 11, 2023
Takahashi is a five-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion.
