Kazuchika Okada Announced For NJPW Battle In The Valley
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For the first time in two years, Kazuchika Okada will compete in the United States.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced that Okada, fresh off of his win the the G1 Climax 31, will be in action at the promotion’s stateside Battle in the Valley show.
An opponent was not announced, but now fans can expect to see Okada, a five-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, in the ring at the event on November 13.
At Battle in the Valley
For the first time in two years
The G1 Climax 31 winner, KAZUCHIKA OKADA will be in action in the US!
SAN JOSE CIVIC November 13
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— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) October 23, 2021
Former WWE star Murphy, now going by the name Buddy Matthews, will also make his NJPW debut at the show. Additionally, Will Ospreay, Jay White, Tom Lawlor and other stars have been advertised.
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