On August 8th 2018, Toru Yano pinned current IWGP Champion Kenny Omega during this year's G1 Climax Tournament. Usually when a champion is pinned during the G1 Climax tournament they are to defend their championship against the wrestler who pinned them. Toru Yano has yet to receive his title match. This match should happen on November 3rd 2018 at the Power Struggle event. If not then, then sometime before the Wrestle Kingdom show on January 4th. Possible on the night of the World Tag League Finals or on a Road to Tokyo Dome Show.