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Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada – Dominion 2018 
Match:
Kenny Omega vs.
Kazuchika Okada
Date: June 9, 2018
Venue: Osaka-Jo Hall (Osaka, Japan)
Attendance: Approximately 11,832
Match Type: IWGP Heavyweight Championship (2-out-of-3 Falls Match)
Background
June 9, 2018, Osaka-Jo Hall.
This was the final chapter in one of the greatest rivalries in pro wrestling history.
Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega had already delivered three unforgettable matches:
Wrestle Kingdom 11 (2017) – A legendary 46-minute battle, with Okada retaining (the first-ever six-star match).
Dominion 2017 – A 60-minute time-limit draw, a match so extraordinary that it received an unprecedented seven-star rating.
G1 Climax 27 Final – Kenny finally defeated Okada in their third encounter, proving he could win.
With the series tied at 1-1-1, their fourth and final match would be the ultimate decider.
This time, the stakes were even higher:
IWGP Heavyweight Championship on the line
2-out-of-3 Falls Match – No time limit, no draws
Okada defending his historic 720-day reign
For Okada, this was another opportunity to prove why he was the longest-reigning IWGP Champion in history.
For Kenny Omega, this was his last chance to finally claim the title that had eluded him for so long.
A battle for supremacy. A fight for legacy.
Match Summary
First Fall – Okada’s Strategy Pays Off
The match started with a cautious, technical exchange, as both men measured each other’s pace.
Okada played it smart, relying on his ground game and precise strikes to slow Kenny down.
Then, midway through the fall—
RAINMAKER!
1…2…3!
Okada 1 – 0 Omega
Okada secured the first fall, placing Kenny in a must-win situation.
Second Fall – Omega’s Comeback
Now desperate, Omega shifted into high gear, attacking Okada relentlessly.
• Snap Dragon Suplexes to weaken Okada’s neck.
• A top-rope crossbody to the outside, showcasing his high-risk style.
• Multiple V-Triggers, leaving Okada staggered.
Finally, Omega hit the One-Winged Angel!
1…2…3!
Okada 1 – 1 Omega
The match was now tied, setting up an epic final fall.
Final Fall – The Legendary Climax
With both men exhausted, they fought with everything they had left.
• Okada countered a One-Winged Angel with a Tombstone Piledriver!
• Omega dodged a Rainmaker and delivered a brutal V-Trigger!
• Both men collapsed, struggling to even stand!
Then, in the defining moment—
V-TRIGGER → ONE-WINGED ANGEL!
1…2…3!
Kenny Omega defeated Kazuchika Okada to finally become IWGP Heavyweight Champion!
Okada 1 – 2 Omega
Match Result
Winner: Kenny Omega (New IWGP Heavyweight Champion)
Match Duration: 64 minutes, 50 seconds (One of the longest main events in NJPW history)
Match Ratings
Historical Significance | ★★★★★ | The conclusion of NJPW’s greatest rivalry |
Crowd Reaction | ★★★★★ | Osaka-Jo Hall was electric |
Match Quality | ★★★★★ | A masterclass in storytelling, endurance, and skill |
Final Moments | ★★★★★ | The era of Okada ended, the Omega era began |
Overall Rating: 10/10 (One of the greatest matches in pro wrestling history!)
Match Significance and Legacy
Kenny Omega became IWGP Heavyweight Champion for the first time!
Okada’s historic 720-day reign came to an end!
NJPW entered a new era, with Omega as the top star!
Conclusion
This was the match that defined an era.
The final chapter in one of wrestling’s most celebrated rivalries, Omega vs. Okada IV was everything a wrestling fan could hope for—drama, emotion, breathtaking action, and an unforgettable conclusion.
For Kenny Omega, this was more than just a title win.
It was the culmination of years of struggle, heartbreak, and redemption.
A match that belongs in the history books. One of the greatest bouts of all time.