Wrestle Dynasty is set to start at 1 pm JST/11 pm ET (Jan. 4). The event is available to watch on NJPW World.
Full Wrestle Dynasty Card:
- Winner Takes All Match: Mercedes Mone (Strong) vs. Mina Shirakawa (British)*
- NEVER Openweight & AEW International Championships Match: Konosuke Takeshita/Shingo Takagi vs. Tomohiro Ishii**
- International Women’s Cup Final Four-Way Match: Willow Nightingale (AEW) vs. Persephone (CMLL) vs. Athena (ROH) vs. Momo Watanabe (Stardom)***
- Vacant IWGP Tag Team Championship Match: Great-O-Khan & TBA vs. The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson)
- ROH World Tag Team Championship Match: The Sons of Texas (Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara) (c) vs. House of Torture (SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)
- Eight-Man Lucha Gauntlet Match: 4x NJPW stars vs. 4x CMLL stars
- Singles Match: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Ricochet
- Singles Match: Yota Tsuji vs. Jack Perry
- Singles Match: Kenny Omega vs. Gabe Kidd
- Singles Match: Shota Umino vs. Claudio Castagnoli
- Singles Match: David Finlay vs. Brody King
*For the Strong Women’s Championship and the Undisputed British Women’s Championship.
**The winner of the Wrestle Kingdom 19 match will defend both titles against Ishii.
***Winner receives a championship match from a participating promotion of their choosing.
Mercedes Moné and Mina Shirakawa Look To Claim All Gold
At Wrestle Dynasty, a high-stakes Winner Takes All match will feature NJPW Strong Women’s Champion, Mercedes Moné, facing off against RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Champion, Mina Shirakawa. Both titles are on the line, with the victor poised to hold championships across multiple prestigious promotions. This bout not only highlights the global reach of women’s wrestling but also underscores the personal history between the two competitors.
Shirakawa has expressed that facing Moné is a dream realized, recalling their initial meeting during Moné’s early visits to Japan. Despite their friendship, they’ve had limited in-ring interaction until now. The match promises a blend of technical prowess and storytelling, with the winner not only achieving personal glory but also elevating their respective promotion on a global stage.
The Young Bucks Back In The Tokyo Dome
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) are set to make their highly anticipated return to the Tokyo Dome at Wrestle Dynasty on Sunday, January 5. Known for their ability to captivate audiences worldwide, the duo will step back into the arena where they’ve crafted some of their most iconic moments. Their opponents, however, remain a tantalizing mystery as Great-O-Khan, representing the United Empire, awaits the announcement of his tag team partner.
The stakes are high as the Bucks look to reassert their dominance in the tag team division on one of wrestling’s grandest stages. This match marks The Young Bucks’ first appearance at The Tokyo Dome since their departure from NJPW several years ago, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans. While Great-O-Khan’s identity as a formidable competitor is well established, the uncertainty surrounding his partner fuels speculation about a potential wildcard entry, and how this could shake up the entire match.
International Women’s Cup Final Four-Way
The International Women’s Cup final at Wrestle Dynasty is set to showcase a thrilling four-way clash featuring AEW’s Willow Nightingale, CMLL’s Persephone, ROH’s Athena, and Stardom’s Momo Watanabe. With a women’s championship match opportunity from any of the participating promotions on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Each competitor brings a unique style to the ring, making this an unpredictable and dynamic bout.
Being on the undercard, this match has the potential to steal the show and set the tone for the evening’s action. The winning promotion will gain major bragging rights but, for the victor, the reward is personal – a massive career opportunity to challenge for gold on the global stage. This match promises to deliver high stakes, incredible storytelling, and unforgettable moments.
Kenny Omega and Gabe Kidd Clash
Kenny Omega’s highly anticipated return to Japan and The Tokyo Dome at Wrestle Dynasty sees him collide with Gabe Kidd in a match that promises to be unforgettable. When Omega last graced Japanese soil, Kidd was still cutting his teeth as an NJPW Young Lion, honing his craft and paying his dues in the dojo. Now, Kidd has emerged as a breakout star, ready to test himself against one of the most decorated and influential wrestlers of the modern era.
The match carries an aura of prestige that even events like Forbidden Door have yet to replicate, as it pits two competitors from vastly different trajectories against each other on wrestling’s most hallowed stage. For Omega, it’s a homecoming that rekindles his legendary NJPW legacy. For Kidd, it’s a chance to etch his name in the annals of wrestling history by going toe-to-toe with a global icon.
Zack Sabre Jr. Welcomes Ricochet Back To Japan
At Wrestle Dynasty, NJPW’s Zack Sabre Jr. and AEW’s Ricochet are set to deliver a dream match that has fans buzzing with anticipation. For Ricochet, this marks his return to Japan after a lengthy WWE stint, reigniting memories of his groundbreaking performances in NJPW, including his iconic clashes alongside Will Ospreay that redefined modern wrestling. Facing the technical wizardry of Sabre Jr., Ricochet has the chance to add another career-defining moment to his résumé.
Sabre Jr., fresh from defending the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 19 the night before, enters this match with momentum and a point to prove, regardless of whether he retains his title. The stakes are personal and professional, as both wrestlers look to outshine each other on one of the biggest stages in wrestling. Ricochet’s return to the Japanese audience, coupled with Sabre’s precision and tenacity, ensures this encounter will be a perfect storm of technique, flair, and masterful storytelling.
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