A surprise appearance by Jack Perry transpired at NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed on Friday night, leading to a challenge against Yota Tsuji.
Perry, the current AEW TNT champion, initiated the challenge for a match with Tsuji at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty on January 5. Following his callout, Perry attacked Tsuji and tried a running knee but was stopped by Shingo Takagi.
The highlights from this confrontation can be seen below:
👊Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2024🔥
試合終了後、ジャック・ペリーが辻を襲撃💥#njpwworld で配信中📡
視聴＆登録⏩https://t.co/9iZJzPgCfN #njpwSTRONG #njpwworld #njFSU pic.twitter.com/Trf1XCuwAQ
— NJPW WORLD (@njpwworld) November 9, 2024
Furthermore, at NJPW Fighting Spirit, an announcement was made for a STRONG Women’s Championship match at Strong Style Evolved next month.
Mercedes Mone, the current champion, will defend her title against Hazuki. Hazuki earned this opportunity by scoring victories over Trish Adora, Anna Jay, and Koguma. Post-match, Mone targeted Hazuki with an attack.
The event, Strong Style Evolved is scheduled for December 15 in Long Beach, CA.
The highlights from this match can be seen below:
👊Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2024🔥
STRONG女子王座 ナンバーワンコンテンダー4WAYマッチ‼️
🆚 @kogumastardom × @0929hazuki × @TrishAdora202 × @annajay#njpwworld で配信中📡
視聴＆登録⏩https://t.co/9iZJzPgCfN#NJPW #njpwworld #njFSU pic.twitter.com/L5PwzXq9Hs
— NJPW WORLD (@njpwworld) November 9, 2024
The 🐐has returned to her old stomping grounds! #MercedesMoné #njpwSTRONG #njpwlowell pic.twitter.com/l3aMJJKirz
— #MainEventMoné stream #CEO (@MikeDesorbo1) November 9, 2024
Fighting Spirit Unleashed also saw three additional challenges for NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty 2025.
Following a victory over TJP, Konosuke Takeshita was challenged by Shingo Takagi.
Elsewhere, David Finlay emerged victorious against Kevin Knight and issued an open challenge for his IWGP Global Championship.
In a separate instance, Jon Moxley notified Shota Umino that he would be pitting his “emissary” against him at the event.
The latest card for NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty 2025 can be seen below:
* IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Ricochet
* IWGP Global Championship: David Finlay (c) vs. TBD
* The Young Bucks vs. TBD
* Jack Perry vs. Yota Tsuji
* Shingo Takagi vs. Konosuke Takeshita
* Shota Umino vs Jon Moxley’s emissary