New Japan Pro Wrestling has finalized the card for Wrestle Kingdom 18 by adding Yuya Uemura vs. Yota Tsuji Kaito, Kiyomiya & Shota Umino vs. Ren Narita & EVIL, and New Japan Rambo, with the final four advancing to New Year’s Dash for KOPW 2024 belt.
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 biggest events in the world of professional wrestling. The event is set to take place on January 4, 2024, at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. With a stacked lineup featuring some of the top stars in the industry, fans are eagerly anticipating this highly anticipated event.
One of the marquee matches for Wrestle Kingdom 18 is the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match between SANADA and Tetsuya Naito. SANADA is the current champion and will be defending his title against Naito, a former champion himself. This match promises to be a hard-hitting and intense battle between two of NJPW’s top talents.
Another highly anticipated match is the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship match, which will feature Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, and David Finlay. Ospreay recently won the title and will be facing tough competition from Moxley and Finlay. This triple threat match is expected to be a high-energy and action-packed affair.
The IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship match will see Hiromu Takahashi defending his title against El Desperado. Takahashi is known for his high-flying and innovative wrestling style, while El Desperado is a skilled technical wrestler. This clash of styles promises to deliver an exciting and fast-paced encounter.
The Bullet Club War Dogs will defend their IWGP Jr Tag Championship against Catch 2/2. The Bullet Club has been a dominant force in NJPW for years, and their tag team champions will look to continue their reign against the challengers. This match is sure to showcase the athleticism and teamwork of both teams.
In addition to these championship matches, there are several other exciting bouts scheduled for Wrestle Kingdom 18. Bryan Danielson, formerly known as Daniel Bryan in WWE, will face off against Kazuchika Okada in a dream match that fans have been eagerly anticipating. This clash of two wrestling legends is expected to be a technical masterpiece.
Yuya Uemura will take on Yota Tsuji in a singles match, while Kaito Kiyomiya and Shota Umino will team up against Ren Narita and EVIL. These matches will showcase the young talent of NJPW and provide an opportunity for them to shine on the big stage.
The event will also feature the New Japan Rambo, a battle royal-style match where the final four competitors will advance to New Year’s Dash for the KOPW 2024 belt. This match adds an element of unpredictability and excitement to the event, as the participants will battle it out for a chance to compete for another championship.
Wrestle Kingdom 18 promises to be an unforgettable night of professional wrestling, with a lineup that caters to fans of all styles and preferences. Whether you’re a fan of hard-hitting heavyweight matches or high-flying junior heavyweight action, this event has something for everyone.
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Make sure to mark your calendars for January 4, 2024, and get ready for an incredible night of wrestling action at Wrestle Kingdom 18.