NEVER Openweight Championship
On 4 January, at Wrestle Kingdom 13, Will Ospreay defeated Kota Ibushi to capture the NEVER Openweight Championship. He would become the first Junior Heavyweight to hold the championship. He made his first title defense at RevPro New Year's Resolution, where he defeated Chris Brookes. On 22 February, Ospreay successfully retained the title against Dalton Castle at . At New Japan's Anniversary Show, he faced IWGP Heavyweight Champion Jay White in a losing effort.