The NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo event was a landmark occasion for ex-WWE talents, with Matt Riddle and Nic Nemeth—previously known as Dolph Ziggler—capturing championship titles.

Nemeth secured the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship by defeating David Finlay. This victory marked Nemeth's first match in NJPW, following his impactful debut at Wrestle Kingdom 18, where he had a confrontation with Finlay.

Nemeth's win was clinched with the Danger Zone, also known as the ZigZag, against Finlay at the New Beginning event.

Meanwhile, Matt Riddle triumphed over Hiroshi Tanahashi to claim the NJPW World TV Title, utilizing the BroDerek for the win.

Riddle's journey in NJPW began at New Year Dash, where he issued a challenge to the newly appointed company President, marking his debut in the promotion.

Nic Nemeth wins the IWGP Global & Matt Riddle wins the NJPW World TV Championships! #njnbg pic.twitter.com/QIw6oGpCNH

— MuscleManMalcolm (@MalcolmMuscle) February 23, 2024

THE WANTED MAN NIC NEMETH (f.k.a Dolph Ziggler) VENCE DAVID FINLAY NO MAIN EVENT E É O NOVO IWGP GLOBAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!

Após a match ele solicitou uma tag-team match com Hiroshi Tanahashi para amanhã.

3 mudanças de campeão hoje. SHO, Matt Riddle e Nic Nemeth. WOW. Como… pic.twitter.com/Zj4IpbqmFG

— Portal PWBR (@pwbrportal) February 23, 2024