In the main event of the first night, Minoru Suzuki defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi to become the new IWGP Intercontinental Champion,[1] and on the second night Jay White defeated Kenny Omega to become the new IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion.
[4] The event aired worldwide on NJPW's internet streaming site, NJPW World, with English commentary provided by Kevin Kelly and Don Callis, the latter of whom replaced Kelly's previous broadcast partner Steve Corino.
[5] The New Beginning in Sapporo featured nine professional wrestling matches for each night, which involved different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines.
[6] At New Year’s Dash Kenny Omega tried to bring “Switchblade” Jay White into the Bullet Club.
The next day White joined Chaos and a match between the two was made with the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship on the line.