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>A press conference was held on the 17th at AJPW’s Tokyo Yushima office for the upcoming Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship match “Jun Saito vs. Kento Miyahara” at the September 23 Tachikawa event.
>On September 15 at the Korakuen show, Kento Miyahara defeated Ryuki Honda in the finals to win the Ōdō Tournament for the third time, his first in three years. After the match, he declared his challenge for the Triple Crown at Tachikawa on the 23rd, which champion Jun accepted—setting up a clash of champion vs. tournament winner.
>Since losing the title in February 2023, Miyahara has been kept from the Triple Crown for 2 years and 7 months. “I haven’t forgotten this belt for a single day. This belt is what drives Kento Miyahara as a pro wrestler,” he said, showing his deep attachment to the prize. Yet during that span, he’s had five failed challenges—in October and December 2023, May and September 2024, and March of this year.
>Now, however, his first singles triumph in 16 months since last year’s Champion Carnival gives him momentum. He previously won the Triple Crown after both of his prior Ōdō Tournament victories (2018 and 2022). “Third time’s the charm,” said “the best man,” who added, “I’m sure many wrestling fans want to see me with the Triple Crown again. In 2024 and 2025, fans have had to endure the frustrating wait of me not being able to wear it. I want to finally make them feel clear and satisfied.”
