Matt Riddle Wins NJPW TV Title At New Beginning In Sapporo

“The King of Bros” Matt Riddle is riding high in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

Riddle was in the co-main event last night for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he shockingly defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi to become the new NJPW TV Champion.

The finish saw Matt Riddle hit Hiroshi Tanahashi with a Bro-Stone (the Bro Derek) to capture the championship. You can check out the complete match in its entirety by clicking here.

Riddle took to social media shortly following the match to reflect on his championship win, tweeting out:

“The King of Bros is back on top and your new Television Champion! Thank you everyone for supporting me and showing me love *call me hand emoji* #njpw #njpwworld #bro #stallion #tvchampion #rudedude #sapporo,” Matt Riddle said in a post.