3 Key Points:
- Will Ospreay collaborates with Ubisoft for a special entrance at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18.
- David Finlay triumphs in the three-way match to become the first-ever IWGP Global Champion.
- Ospreay’s collaboration garners a positive response from Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed team.
AEW Star Will Ospreay Teams Up with Ubisoft for Unique Wrestle Kingdom Entrance
In a noteworthy display of sports-entertainment partnership, AEW wrestler Will Ospreay aligned with gaming powerhouse Ubisoft for a memorable entrance at NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 18. This alliance featured elements from the popular video game series Assassin’s Creed.
After the match, Ospreay took to his social media to express his gratitude:
“Thank you to @Ubisoft and @assassinscreed for allowing me to live a lifelong dream at Wrestle Kingdom! I hope you all enjoyed it!”
The Assassin’s Creed official account also chimed in with accolades for Ospreay’s performance:
“Congrats to the Aerial Assassin @WillOspreay on a spectacular match at #WrestleKingdom. Amazing ring gear! #WeAreAssassins.”
David Finlay Captures IWGP Global Championship
The NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 event also saw David Finlay emerge victoriously in the clash against Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley. Finlay not only won the bout but made history by securing the IWGP Global Championship title.
Ospreay’s NJPW Tenure and a Post-Match Confrontation
In what is expected to be one of his final matches as a full-time NJPW roster member, Ospreay shined in his triple threat showdown. The post-victory celebrations were short-lived, however, as he was confronted by Nic Nemeth, best known as former WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler. This encounter plants the seeds for potential future storylines within the pro wrestling circuit.
