New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has announced the full lineup for Wrestling World 2024, which includes a tournament to crown new NEVER openweight six-man tag team champions.
The event takes place on Sunday, April 14.
You can check out the lineup below:
* NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship Tournament First Round: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano & Boltin Oleg vs. United Empire’s Great-O-Kha, Francesco Akira & Callum Newman
* NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship Tournament First Round: Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Yota Tsuji & Shingo Takagi) vs. HOUSE OF TORTURE (EVIL, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & SHO)
* IWGP Tag Team Championship: Bishamon (c) vs. Just 5 Guys’ Yuya Uemura & SANADA
* NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship Tournament Finals: Participants TBD
* Touyuu vs. Axe Wang
* Satoshi Kojima & Tiger Mask vs. El Desperado & Shoma Kato
* Starlight Kid vs HANAKO
* DOUKI vs Kosei Fujita
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has recently announced the full lineup for their upcoming event, Wrestling World 2024. One of the highlights of the event is a tournament to crown new NEVER openweight six-man tag team champions. This exciting tournament is set to take place on Sunday, April 14.
The first round of the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship Tournament will feature some thrilling matchups. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, and Boltin Oleg will face off against United Empire’s Great-O-Kha, Francesco Akira, and Callum Newman. This match promises to be a clash of powerhouses as these teams battle it out for a chance to advance in the tournament.
In another first-round match, Los Ingobernables de Japon, represented by BUSHI, Yota Tsuji, and Shingo Takagi, will go head-to-head against HOUSE OF TORTURE’s EVIL, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, and SHO. This match is expected to be intense, as both teams are known for their aggressive and high-impact wrestling styles.
Aside from the tournament matches, there are several other exciting bouts scheduled for Wrestling World 2024. One of the highly anticipated matches is for the IWGP Tag Team Championship, where Bishamon will defend their titles against Just 5 Guys’ Yuya Uemura and SANADA. This match will showcase the incredible teamwork and athleticism of these talented wrestlers.
The finals of the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship Tournament will also take place during this event. The participants for the finals are yet to be determined, adding an element of suspense and unpredictability to the tournament.
Additionally, there are several singles matches scheduled for Wrestling World 2024. Touyuu will face off against Axe Wang in what promises to be an exciting clash of styles. Satoshi Kojima and Tiger Mask will team up to take on El Desperado and Shoma Kato, providing fans with a thrilling tag team encounter.
Furthermore, Starlight Kid will go head-to-head against HANAKO in a match that showcases the talent and athleticism of these two competitors. Lastly, DOUKI will face off against Kosei Fujita in a singles match that is sure to deliver intense action.
Wrestling World 2024 promises to be an action-packed event, featuring a tournament to crown new NEVER openweight six-man tag team champions and several other exciting matches. NJPW fans can look forward to witnessing incredible athleticism, intense rivalries, and unforgettable moments on Sunday, April 14.