Davey Boy Smith Jr. captured the prestigious Triple Crown Championship in AJPW this weekend, defeating Yuma Aoyagi at the Giant Series 2024. With the victory, Smith joins an elite group of foreign talents to hold the title, alongside legends like Vader, ‘Dr. Death’ Steve Williams, and Terry Gordy. Smith has been a part of AJPW since late 2023, and this win marks a major milestone in his career with the promotion.
WWE’s Natalya congratulated Smith Jr on Twitter. She wrote:
I’m so proud of you @DBSmithjr!!!! Ever since you were a kid, you wanted this. I’m so happy for you and you’ve worked so hard for this. AND NEW ALL JAPAN TRIPLE CROWN WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP!!!!!!”
＼🏔️11.4札幌大会開催中！／
デイビーボーイ・スミスJr.が
青柳優馬から3カウント奪取！
新三冠王者誕生❗️❗️❗️
📺LIVE配信中！https://t.co/2R4sZMhAtq#ajpw #ゼンニチ北海道 #ajpwtv pic.twitter.com/UgnqlMMEc3
— 全日本プロレス/alljapan (@alljapan_pw) November 4, 2024I’m so proud of you @DBSmithjr!!!! Ever since you were a kid, you wanted this. I’m so happy for you and you’ve worked so hard for this.
AND NEW ALL JAPAN TRIPLE CROWN WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP!!!!!! 👏 pic.twitter.com/OeZjYWlHlB
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) November 4, 2024
Davey Boy is doing really well in Japan. I’m glad to see that.