7. Open the Dream Gate Championship Match: Ricochet (24:30 Benadryller) Masato Yoshino
*Yoshino fails in his 5th defense, Ricochet becomes the 18th Champion
Tozawa was speechless by the incredible display put on in the main event. Once he regained his composure, he asked Ricochet to answer his question from yesterday. Which unit would he fight with? Ricochet responded by saying MONSTER EXPRESS was his unit, and his home. Nation congratulated Ricochet on winning the title, but added that it was also his dream. He was a bit miffed at being beaten to it by Ricochet. Because of that, he wouldn't be shaking his hand until after they fight in Korakuen. He left the ring. Tozawa told Ricochet not to be offended by it, Uhaa would get over his jealousy soon enough.
At this point, the roster came out, and each of them took turns congratulating Ricochet on becoming the first foreign Dream Gate champion.
Comments of note:
Maria said she would surely become the first transgender Dream Gate champion.
T-Hawk said he enjoyed the brief time they spent as teammates, but was now looking forward to the next time they go toe to toe.
Kanda said he didn't believe a foreigner would ever become Dream Gate champion. But that had nothing to do with him because he had other things to worry about.
Kotoka asked if he could join MONSTER EXPRESS. He was flatly refused.
Mochizuki complimented him on the fine form of his finishing high kick. (The Benadryller is a go2sleep style high kick).
Yoshino thanked Ricochet for the fight. Even though he lost the title, he regained one of the strongest stablemates he has ever had.
Tozawa & MX closed things out.
So Ricochet becomes the first non-Japanese talent to win Dragon Gate's top belt. Big ups to Ricochet, fronting Japan's second biggest promotion right now.