12 Early Predictions For Wrestle Kingdom 12

A wrestling promotion steeped in tradition, New Japan strongly enforce their junior/heavyweight distinction in order to keep two distinct singles divisions on their roster. While the heavyweight division requires competitors with greater bulk it also represents a more prestigious level of competition, with stars like Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi 'promoting' themselves by gaining the mass necessary to challenge for the likes of the IWGP Intercontinental and Heavyweight straps.

Ricochet could be the next to follow in their footsteps. One of the most gifted wrestlers in the world, he has already proven his main event pedigreein Lucha Underground, albeit behind a mask. His freakish mix of raw power and athleticism means he is too exciting to be lost in the junior tag team shuffle for much longer and come Wrestle Kingdom 12, expect him to have solidified a place in the heavyweight division, maybe even with a NEVER Openweight title match at the Tokyo Dome.