New Japan Pro Wrestling has finalized the card for Wrestle Kingdom 18, which will air on Thursday at 2:30 AM EST on NJPW World.
You can check out the updated NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 lineup below:
IWGP World Heavyweight Championship:
SANADA (c) vs. Tetsuya Naito
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship:
Will Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley vs. David Finlay
IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship:
Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs. El Desperado
IWGP Jr Tag Championship:
Bullet Club War Dogs (c) vs. Catch 2/2
NJPW World Television Championship:
Zack Sabre Jr (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
NEVER Openweight Championship:
Shingo Takagi (c) vs. Tama Tonga
IWGP Tag & STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championships:
Bishamon (IWGP Tag) vs. Hikuleo & El Phantasmo (STRONG Openweight Tag)
Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada
Yuya Uemura vs. Yota Tsuji
Kaito Kiyomiya & Shota Umino vs. Ren Narita & EVIL
New Japan Rambo – final four advance to New Year’s Dash for KOPW 2024 belt
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New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has recently announced the finalized card for Wrestle Kingdom 18, one of the most highly anticipated events in the world of professional wrestling. The event is scheduled to air on Thursday at 2:30 AM EST on NJPW World, the official streaming platform of NJPW.
The lineup for Wrestle Kingdom 18 is stacked with exciting matches that are sure to captivate fans around the globe. Let’s take a closer look at the matches that will be featured on this grand stage:
1. IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: SANADA (c) vs. Tetsuya Naito
– In this highly anticipated match, SANADA will defend his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Tetsuya Naito, a former champion himself. Both competitors are known for their incredible athleticism and technical prowess, making this a must-watch encounter.
2. IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Will Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley vs. David Finlay
– This triple threat match will determine the inaugural IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion. Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, and David Finlay will battle it out for the prestigious title, showcasing their unique styles and fighting spirit.
3. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship: Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs. El Desperado
– Hiromu Takahashi, the reigning IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion, will defend his title against El Desperado. Expect high-flying action and fast-paced maneuvers in this clash between two of the best junior heavyweights in the world.
4. IWGP Jr Tag Championship: Bullet Club War Dogs (c) vs. Catch 2/2
– The Bullet Club War Dogs will put their IWGP Jr Tag Championship on the line against Catch 2/2, a formidable tag team. This match promises to be a tag team showcase, with innovative double-team moves and thrilling near falls.
5. NJPW World Television Championship: Zack Sabre Jr (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
– Zack Sabre Jr, the current NJPW World Television Champion, will defend his title against the legendary Hiroshi Tanahashi. This clash of styles between the technical wizardry of Sabre Jr and the charismatic offense of Tanahashi is bound to be a classic.
6. NEVER Openweight Championship: Shingo Takagi (c) vs. Tama Tonga
– Shingo Takagi, the reigning NEVER Openweight Champion, will face off against Tama Tonga in a hard-hitting encounter. Both competitors are known for their physicality and intensity, promising a brutal battle for the championship.
7. IWGP Tag & STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championships: Bishamon (IWGP Tag) vs. Hikuleo & El Phantasmo (STRONG Openweight Tag)
– Bishamon, the current IWGP Tag Team Champions, will defend their titles against the team of Hikuleo and El Phantasmo, who hold the STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championships. This match will showcase the best of both tag team divisions in NJPW.
In addition to these marquee matches, Wrestle Kingdom 18 will also feature other exciting bouts such as Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada, Yuya Uemura vs. Yota Tsuji, and Kaito Kiyomiya & Shota Umino vs. Ren Narita & EVIL.
Furthermore, the event will include the New Japan Rambo, where the final four participants will advance to New Year’s Dash for the KOPW 2024 belt.
Wrestle Kingdom 18 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event that will showcase the incredible talent and athleticism of NJPW’s roster. Fans can catch all the action live on NJPW World, or stay updated with the latest wrestling news on eWrestlingNews.com, as well as their Twitter and Facebook pages. Don’t miss out on this epic night of professional wrestling!