Matt Riddle has issued a challenge to Zack Sabre Jr for a match at NJPW Windy City Riot on April 12.
Riddle has offered to defend his NJPW World TV Title in the match. The challenge has yet to be accepted.
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Here is the current lineup for NJPW Windy City Riot:
- Tetsuya Naito vs. Jon Moxley
- Matt Riddle vs. Zack Sabre Jr
- Hiromu Takahashi vs. Mustafa Ali
- 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 Riddle Challenges Zack Sabre Jr for NJPW Windy City Riot Match
Matt Riddle, the reigning NJPW World TV Champion, has issued a challenge to Zack Sabre Jr for a match at the upcoming NJPW Windy City Riot event on April 12. Riddle has offered to put his title on the line in the highly anticipated match, but as of now, Sabre Jr has yet to accept the challenge.
The announcement was made on Twitter by the official account of New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), where they shared a video clip of Riddle successfully defending his title against two members of TMDK (The Mighty Don’t Kneel) faction. In the tweet, NJPW mentioned that Riddle has chosen Sabre Jr as his next challenger for the NJPW World TV Title at the Chicago event.
This potential matchup between Riddle and Sabre Jr has generated significant excitement among wrestling fans. Both competitors are highly skilled and have made a name for themselves in the industry with their unique styles and technical abilities.
Riddle, also known as “The Original Bro” or “The King of Bros,” has been making waves in the wrestling world since his debut in 2015. He gained popularity through his appearances in promotions like EVOLVE, PROGRESS Wrestling, and WWE’s NXT brand before joining NJPW. Riddle’s transition to NJPW has been seamless, and he has quickly established himself as a dominant force in the promotion.
On the other hand, Zack Sabre Jr is widely regarded as one of the best technical wrestlers in the world. His submission-based style and ability to seamlessly transition between holds have earned him praise from both fans and fellow wrestlers. Sabre Jr has competed in various promotions around the globe, including NJPW, where he has had notable feuds and championship reigns.
The potential clash between Riddle and Sabre Jr at NJPW Windy City Riot adds another layer of excitement to an already stacked card. The event will also feature other marquee matchups, including Tetsuya Naito vs. Jon Moxley, Hiromu Takahashi vs. Mustafa Ali, and a Riot Rules match pitting Eddie Kingston and his team against Gabe Kidd and his partners.
Additionally, the event will showcase rising talents like Shota Umino and Jack Perry, as well as a clash between Nic Nemeth and Tomohiro Ishii. The NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championships will also be defended by El Phantasmo and Hikuleo against yet-to-be-announced challengers.
NJPW Windy City Riot promises to be an action-packed event that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. With the potential showdown between Matt Riddle and Zack Sabre Jr for the NJPW World TV Title, wrestling enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this highly anticipated match.