Subhojeet Mukherjee on November 8, 2025
Three familiar faces from WWE NXT just shook up the scene in Japan after winning big at Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Star Navigation 2025 event inside Tokyo’s iconic Korakuen Hall.
In the night’s main event, Yoshiki Inamura dethroned KENTA to become the new GHC Heavyweight Champion. The hard-hitting powerhouse ended KENTA’s reign with a top-rope splash that brought the crowd to its feet. But there wasn’t much time to celebrate. Right after the match, Inamura’s next challenger stepped up—Kaito Kiyomiya confronted the new champ, setting the stage for an intense first title defense.
Meanwhile, two names that NXT fans will instantly recognize—Hank Walker and Tank Ledger—walked out with the GHC Tag Team Championships after defeating Team 2000X’s Masa Kitamiya and Takashi Sugiura. It didn’t take long before their next challengers appeared either. NOAH legends Naomichi Marufuji and Kenoh made it clear they’re coming for the gold.
Backstage, Hank and Tank had a message for fans and future opponents alike. Max didn’t waste words:
“I’ll keep this short and straight to the point. No matter where we are, no matter who the opponent is, we’ll hype it up to the max.”
Tank echoed the energy, making it clear they’re only getting started:
“That’s right, that’s right. We’ll make a big noise, build up the momentum, and hype it up.”
These victories mark a major international milestone for all three men, especially Hank and Tank, who’ve gone from WWE’s developmental system to champions in one of Japan’s top wrestling promotions. Whether it’s a sign of more NXT talent crossing over or just a one-off run, the message is clear—they’re not just visiting, they’re here to dominate.
Do you think Hank Walker and Tank Ledger will have a long run as GHC Tag Champs? Will Inamura survive Kaito Kiyomiya’s challenge? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
November 8, 2025 7:53 am
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