Sakura Genesis was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).

The main event saw the 2023 New Japan Cup winner Sanada defeat Kazuchika Okada to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.

Sakura Genesis featured professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines.

[5][6] Sanada won the tournament by defeating David Finlay in the finals, receiving an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match at Sakura Genesis.

[7] At the New Japan Cup finals, Hiromu Takahashi successfully defended the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Lio Rush.