After successfully defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Yota Tsuji at NJPW Sakura Genesis, Tetsuya Naito challenged Jon Moxley, who appeared and accepted.
Moxley vowed to become the new IWGP World Heavyweight Champion at NJPW Windy City Riot. Here is the current lineup for the April 12th show:
* IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Tetsuya Naito vs. Jon Moxley
* Hiromu Takahashi vs. Mustafa Ali
* NJPW World TV Title: Matt Riddle (c) vs. Zack Sabre Jr
* NJPW Strong Women’s Title: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. AZM
* Riot Rules: Eddie Kingston, TBA, TBA, & TBA vs. Gabe Kidd, TBA, TBA, & TBA
Shota Umino vs. Jack Perry
* Nic Nemeth vs. Tomohiro Ishii
* NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championships: El Phantasmo & Hikuleo (c) vs. TBA vs. TBA vs. TBA
* Matt Vandagriff vs. Zane Jay
* Viva Van & Mina Shirakawa vs. Trish Adora & Alex Windsor
In an exciting turn of events, Tetsuya Naito, the current IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, has issued a challenge to Jon Moxley after successfully defending his title against Yota Tsuji at NJPW Sakura Genesis. Moxley, known for his fierce determination and impressive skills in the ring, gladly accepted the challenge and vowed to become the new IWGP World Heavyweight Champion at NJPW Windy City Riot.
The upcoming event, scheduled for April 12th, promises to be a thrilling night of professional wrestling. Alongside the highly anticipated Naito vs. Moxley match, the current lineup includes several other exciting bouts that are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
One of the matches that fans are eagerly looking forward to is Hiromu Takahashi vs. Mustafa Ali. Both wrestlers are known for their high-flying and innovative styles, and their clash in the ring is expected to be a highlight of the event.
Another title match on the card is the NJPW World TV Title bout between Matt Riddle, the reigning champion, and Zack Sabre Jr. Riddle has been an impressive force in the wrestling world, and Sabre Jr. is known for his technical prowess, making this match a must-watch for fans of both styles.
The NJPW Strong Women’s Title will also be defended at Windy City Riot, with Stephanie Vaquer putting her championship on the line against AZM. Vaquer has proven herself as a dominant force in the women’s division, but AZM is determined to dethrone her and claim the title for herself.
One unique match at Windy City Riot is the Riot Rules match, featuring Eddie Kingston and a team of wrestlers yet to be announced facing off against Gabe Kidd and his team. The specifics of this match are still unknown, but fans can expect chaos and unpredictability as these competitors battle it out.
In addition to these marquee matchups, the event will feature several other exciting bouts. Shota Umino will take on Jack Perry in a clash of rising stars, while Nic Nemeth will face off against Tomohiro Ishii in a hard-hitting encounter. The NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championships will also be up for grabs, with El Phantasmo and Hikuleo defending their titles against yet-to-be-announced challengers.
The event will also showcase the talents of Matt Vandagriff and Zane Jay in a singles match, as well as a tag team match between Viva Van & Mina Shirakawa and Trish Adora & Alex Windsor.
Overall, NJPW Windy City Riot promises to be an action-packed night of professional wrestling. With the highly anticipated Naito vs. Moxley match headlining the event and a stacked card of exciting matchups, fans can expect an unforgettable night of athleticism, drama, and entertainment.