The pro wrestling world was turned upside down when Kazuchika Okada ended up in AEW. He had a WWE offer on the table, but he decided to join Tony Khan’s roster instead, during AEW Dynamite this week, Okada made his single’s debut, and it was for a title.
Okada battled Eddie Kingston during the March 20th episode of AEW Dynamite. That Continental Title match was a banger, and it saw a new champion crowned.
Okada’s Title Win
Eddie Kingston put his Continental Title on the line against Okada during this week’s Dynamite. Since they operated on Continental Title rules, The Young Bucks were not allowed at ringside.
Tony Khan and the EVP Bucks backstage monitoring the match?! ?#AEWDynamite #AEW pic.twitter.com/HNQizydFZ7
— POP Wrestling (@rog3r_x) March 21, 2024
The Young Bucks were shown backstage, watching on headsets from the producer positions, sitting next to Tony Khan.
This match was stiff, and fans were on fire, chanting for both competitors at certain points. Both Okada and Kingston proved that they are not going to quit without a fight.
RAINMAKER!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!#EddieKingston | @rainmakerXokada pic.twitter.com/2pXdkxyR6I
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 21, 2024
Finally, Okada nailed the Rainmaker, and he won the match. We can only assume that Okada will bring a lot of attention to the Continental Title and continue to elevate its stature.
After Okada's win, the Continental title has been split up from the ROH World/NJPW Strong titles according to the AEW roster page. pic.twitter.com/x9kPMbfSQA
— Drainmaker ?? ? (@DrainBamager) March 21, 2024
First Challenger
After his win, PAC came out to confront Okada. It appears that we know who will face Okada first for his new title. They certainly hyped an eventual match between Okada and The Bastard.
Looks like 'The Bastad' PAC has found the trouble he's been looking for!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@BASTARDPAC | @rainmakerXokada pic.twitter.com/95EBmxp4tY
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 21, 2024
NJPW Departure & AEW Future
Okada was a treasure in NJPW for years, as his matches were proclaimed as some of the in any year. Then he decided to seek out his fortune in America, and he picked AEW.
After joining The Young Bucks, they fired Kenny Omega. It only seems reasonable to assume that an Okada vs Omega match is coming down the line. The Cleaner is currently out of action with diverticulitis, and there is currently no projected timetable for his return.
SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more from all over the pro wrestling world. You never know what can happen next, especially since Okada is now a champion in AEW.
