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Who did Okada defeat to win his first IWGP Heavyweight Championship in 2012?

  • Kazushi Sakuraba

  • Hiroshi Tanahashi

  • Shinsuke Nakamura

  • Tetsuya Naito

Answer

Hiroshi Tanahashi, the reigning champion at the time, was defeated by Kazuchika Okada in a thrilling match at the Wrestling Dontaku 2012 event in Fukuoka. Okada's victory marked a significant moment in his career, solidifying his status as a rising star in the world of professional wrestling and setting the stage for his future dominance in NJPW.
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