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This New Japan title is now back in the hands of an AEW-affiliated wrestler

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AI Story Summary

What happened?

NJPW’s IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship changed hands on July 6 at Korakuen Hall, where Gabe Kidd defeated Shota Umino. The result puts the New Japan title back in the hands of an AEW-affiliated wrestler after Umino had recently retained against PAC at Forbidden Door. The report also notes the belt has moved quickly in recent months, including Umino’s prior win over Andrade El Ídolo.

Key Takeaways

Gabe Kidd defeated Shota Umino to win the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship.
The title change happened on an NJPW Road to G1 Climax show at Korakuen Hall.
Umino had retained the championship against PAC at Forbidden Door two Sundays earlier.
The article frames the title as one NJPW has been willing to move between wrestlers not fully under its control.
Kidd’s visa issues are noted as part of the surrounding context.

AI Timeline

Before Forbidden Door

Shota Umino won the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship from Andrade El Ídolo.

Forbidden Door

PAC challenged Umino for the title, but Umino retained in San Jose.

July 6

Umino defended the title against Gabe Kidd at NJPW’s Korakuen Hall event.

Title change

Kidd defeated Umino to become IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion.

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Timeline

Jul 6, 8:00 PM

This New Japan title is now back in the hands of an AEW-affiliated wrestler

Cageside Seats • NJPW

Even though it was a late addition to the card, I thought PAC had a real chance to beat Shota Umino for the IWGP Global title at Forbidden Door two Sundays ago. Umino had just taken the belt off of Andrade El Ídolo, which seemed to indicate both that New Japan was okay hot potato-ing that belt, and with talent who aren’t fully under their control holding it. Nic Nemeth was the second-ever IWGP Global Heavyweight champ in 2024, after all. But Umino retained in San Jose, California, so I figured he was probably safe on a Road to G1 Climax show — even one at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall like the one today (July 6). Wrong again, blog boy. #andNEW The Madman has gold once again. Gabe Kidd defeated Shota Umino to capture the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship Full report:https://t.co/qSYjawVVi2 Watch the replay:https://t.co/UrAgxpY7Oe#njpw pic.twitter.com/wRrkiI9G4f — NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) July 6, 2026 Gabe Kidd is dealing with visa issues. Those made it impossible for this match to happe

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