And I mean specifically this interation of the belt that Kota Ibushi introduced in 2021.
Every single one of his defenses (except maybe Shota, but that's not Goto's fault) has moved me and he is genuinely an incredible fighting bayface champion. I even find myself dreading when this reign ends and I'm jumping up and down for him rooting for him to win every single time like I'm 11 years old watching wrestling again.
Not to mention 7 defenses. A record with this version of the iwgp title. I think he should hold it until at least the Tokyo Dome (depending on who wins the G1).
by Gavvmark