Yuji Nagata is the new Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.
The 54-year-old defeated Kento Miyahara at AJPW Pro-Wrestling Day MANIAx on Sunday from Korakuen Hall. Nagata becomes the 69th champion in the title's lineage and the 30th wrestler to hold the belt.
Miyahara's sixth title reign ends after 154 days and 4 title defenses. He holds the all-time record for most combined Triple Crown Championship defenses with 28.
Shuji Ishikawa confronted Nagata after the match.
The AJPW Junior Heavyweight title also changed hands on the show. Naruki Doi defeated Atsuki Aoyagi to win the belt.
AJPW Excite Series Night 2: Pro-Wrestling Day MANIAx took place Sunday, February 19, 2023, from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Full results from the show are below:
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