(NOAH) Passion from New Year's Day!!
Weekly Pro 22nd January 2025 Soya defeats his comrade, Kitamiya, to defend his GHC National Championship for the fourth time. Manabu Soya made his first challenge for the GHC Heavyweight Championship at the Ariake Arena event on January 2, 2024. Although he was defeated, he proved he possessed the caliber to contend for the title in such a major venue. Subsequently, despite being sidelined from March due to an elbow injury, he undertook a complete physical transformation. Upon returning with a powerfully muscular physique, he transformed into the "Captain of Passion." At the September 14th event at Korakuen Hall, he captured the GHC National Championship, securing his first-ever singles title in Noah. He was then set to enter the major event at the start of 2025 as the reigning champion, marking a year of tremendous upward momentum. Masa Kitamiya stepped up to challenge Soya, who is currently in peak form. Although his ability is certain, he has never worn a singles belt. Th...
