NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12: Match Card Predictions After G1 Climax
By Tim Sherry
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship: Ricochet/Rysuke Taguchi vs The Young Bucks
On the final day of the G1 Climax, in a bit of a shocker, the duo of Ricochet and Taguchi snatched the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight tag titles away from the red-hot Young Bucks. The Jackson boys, the current Ring of Honor tag champions as well, have not only been on a roll in the win column since debuting in NJPW in October of 2013, but clearly are one of the most entertaining acts in the company. When they defeated Rappongi Vice at Dominion 6.11, that marked their 6th time with these belts already and on top of that, their over the top, in-ring antics have made them a must see attraction.
So since The Bucks have a history of losing the belts and getting them back eventually, it just makes sense that a rematch has to take place at Wrestle Kingdom. Their match at the G1 was great, but there is some more in there that could make the next installment an instant classic. The majority of the rest of the Junior Tag division is a bit tied up with other things. This match is the natural progression and a perfect way to show the world what the under-sized duos can do.