10 Booking Steps For Kenny Omega As IWGP Heavyweight Champion

10. Cody & The Club

Kenny Omega's first official defence of the IWGP Heavyweight Title on paper looks one of the safest possible retentions, but the ever-crucial one percent of doubt installed by the sinister threat of Cody should carry the contest to an intriguing high.

'The American Nightmare's attempt to take Bullet Club from its leader has been partially successful, with Hangman Page and Marty Scurll pledging their allegiance to him during a challenging period for 'The Best Bout Machine'. Since claiming the industry's most prestigious prize and Wrestle Kingdom though, Omega's galvanised his troops. 'The Golden Elite' sub-faction reflected the unbroken bond between Kenny and The Young Bucks, as well as Matt and Nick Jackson's own endorsement of his relationship with Kota Ibushi. As a quartet with a positive vision for the future of pro wrestling, they represent the biggest threat to Cody's hostile takeover.

A cynical tyrant, Cody's slithered in between the ranks to reach this very moment - the point at which he can assume total control of Bullet Club and the industry's richest prize. He's even promoted the match as such - a winner take all. It's this that casts the doubt, but Kenny's immense talent that should dismiss it.