AS HE CELEBRATES 20 years of ring competition, Katsuhiko Nakajima has reached glorious new heights as a professional wrestler. The eyes of the world are fixed closely upon All Japan Pro Wrestling’s Triple Crown heavyweight champion, whose reputation precedes him as one of the most capable practitioners of his craft.
This was evident as Nakajima made his entrance for the main event of AJPW’s annual New Year’s Eve show, which took place in Tokyo before an enthusiastic crowd of more than 2,600 fans. There, the reigning champion would make his inaugural defense against no less than Kento Miyahara—a six-time former Triple Crown champ widely adored by the All Japan faithful.
Nakajima shocked the world last October, showing up at ringside during AJPW’s 51 Anniversary show. Holding a hefty bouquet of flowers, which he promptly used to batter Miyahara, the two-time GHC heavyweight
