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- Okada won the title back a couple months later, after goading Naito into sending his stablemates backstage for the rematch. Without LIJ, Naito just wasn't good enough, though he did become just the second person to kick out of Okada's Rainmaker lariat.
- He then set his sights on the IC Title, not because he wants it, but because he hates it for stealing his WK main event years before. He does his best to destroy this physical belt as well, as a symbolic destruction of his old character that never accomplished anything.
- As the IC champ, Naito is challenged by Tanahashi, who angles for another fan vote. Naito rejects the idea in a petty fit of revenge, making sure Tana wouldn't headline this WK. And then, to complete his vengeance, he beats him.
- Now, one year later, Naito sits on the precipice of his career-defining moment. He's finally going to main event WK. He's beaten Tanahashi, who stole the last one from him. He beat Kenny Omega, the man who kept him from winning last year's G1, in this year's tournament. The only remaining obstacle is the nigh-unstoppable Kazuchika Okada. Naito won't have LIJ with him this time, either. He'll have to do it on his own. We'll see if he's truly grown enough.

Traditionally, the ace doesn't lose at Wrestle Kingdom. Tanahashi didn't lose until it was time for him to pass along the reigns to Okada. But Naito is peaking right now. He's the hottest he's ever been. If he wins, he could potentially become a draw at or beyond the level of even Okada. If he loses, he may never recover.

No matter what, though, the match is going to be amazing.
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