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Who did Nakamura defeat to win his first IWGP Heavyweight Championship?

  • Hiroshi Tanahashi

  • Kazuchika Okada

  • Tetsuya Naito

  • Kota Ibushi

Answer

Hiroshi Tanahashi was the opponent Nakamura defeated to claim his first IWGP Heavyweight Championship. This victory marked a significant milestone in Nakamura's career, solidifying his status as a top wrestler in New Japan Pro-Wrestling and establishing him as a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division.
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