Masa Kitamiya has won the N-1 Victory 2025 tournament. The veteran powerhouse, a member of the controversial Team 2000X faction, defeated Jack Morris in a hard-fought and chaotic final at Korakuen Hall to claim the prestigious prize and a future shot at the GHC Heavyweight Championship.
Kitamiya's victory marks a pivotal moment in his career, which has long been defined by his brute strength and unwavering intensity. While he has held various championships in NOAH, including multiple reigns as a GHC Tag Team Champion, this is his first time winning the N-1 Victory. His journey to the final was a testament to his resilience, as he fought his way through a stacked A Block, securing his spot on the final night of block competition by defeating Kazuyuki Fujita.
The final match against Jack Morris was a brutal and emotional affair. The two men, who have a history of animosity stemming from Morris's recent expulsion from Team 2000X, left nothing in the ring. The match was a perfect storm of powerhouse offense and faction warfare, with Kitamiya's stablemates, Tadasuke and Yoshitatsu, constantly interfering to give their leader an advantage. Despite Morris's valiant efforts and spectacular high-flying offense, including a shooting star press that was thwarted by a Team 2000X distraction, Kitamiya's relentless assault and the overwhelming numbers proved to be too much.
The climax of the match saw Kitamiya land multiple high-impact moves, including a vicious piledriver on a chair and a top-rope Saito suplex, before forcing Morris to submit to the Gamma Stranglehold. The win cements Kitamiya's status as the leader of the Team 2000X rebellion and puts him on a collision course with GHC Heavyweight Champion KENTA.
Kitamiya's victory is not just a personal achievement, but a significant statement from Team 2000X. Since its formation in late 2024, the faction has been a chaotic and destructive force in NOAH, and Kitamiya's tournament win is the ultimate validation of their disruptive philosophy. With the N-1 trophy in hand and a championship match on the horizon, "The Chairman" of Team 2000X is poised to bring even more chaos to the Pro Wrestling NOAH landscape. The Green Mat is his to conquer, and the GHC Heavyweight Title is the next prize in his sights.
