
How Naito Helped Revive Interest in the IWGP Intercontinental Championship
Background on the IWGP Intercontinental Championship The IWGP Intercontinental Championship was brought into existence by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in 2011. As a brainchild designed to complement the highly esteemed IWGP Heavyweight Championship, this title sought to create a layer of prestige in the wrestling hierarchy. Initially perceived as a secondary title, it quickly garnered […]