NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20: New Match & Full Lineup – WWE, AEW News & Spoilers

Wrestle Kingdom 20: Shaping Up to Be a Historic Event

Wrestle Kingdom 20 is rapidly approaching, and the card is taking shape‍ with several compelling matchups already confirmed.‌ This January 4th event promises a night of unforgettable action‌ for New Japan Pro-Wrestling fans worldwide.⁤ Let’s⁤ break down the current lineup and what you can expect.

Championship Showdowns Confirmed

Several championships will‌ be on the line ‌at the‍ Tokyo Dome, guaranteeing⁢ high-stakes competition.Here’s ‍a look at the ​title‌ matches announced so far:

* NJPW ⁤World Television championship: El Phantasmo will defend his title against⁣ Chris ⁤Brookes.this ‍match⁢ materialized after Brookes answered an​ open challenge issued by⁢ ELP following​ his⁤ triumphant‌ defense against Ryusuke Taguchi.
* IWGP World Heavyweight⁤ Championship ⁢& IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship – Winner Take‍ All: Konosuke‌ takeshita and Yota Tsuji will battle for both‍ championships in a high-profile contest. The winner ​will hold both prestigious titles.
* NEVER Openweight Championship: EVIL will face Aaron Wolf ⁣for the ‍NEVER Openweight Championship. Expect a​ brutal ​and hard-hitting encounter.
* ‍ IWGP ‍Women’s ⁤Championship & NJPW Strong Women’s Championship – Winner Take All: Syuri and Saya Kamitani‍ will compete in a winner-take-all match, uniting the‍ top ​championships in New Japan’s women’s divisions.
* NEVER openweight Six Man Tag Team Championship: YOH, Master Wato, and Toru Yano will defend their titles ⁢in⁣ a multi-team ⁤ranbo. This chaotic ‌format guarantees unpredictable action.

Landmark Retirement and High-Profile Contests

Beyond the championship bouts, Wrestle Kingdom 20⁣ will feature emotionally ⁣charged and strategically⁢ crucial matches.

* Hiroshi Tanahashi’s Retirement Match: A monumental moment in professional wrestling history,Hiroshi Tanahashi will face Kazuchika Okada in his final match. This clash between two legends is⁢ sure to be a⁢ deeply emotional and spectacular event.
* IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match: El ‌Desperado, SHO, Kosei Fujita, and Taiji Ishimori will ⁤compete for the chance to ⁤challenge for ​the IWGP Junior ⁤Heavyweight Championship.
* Ten-Man Tag​ Team Match: David Finlay, Shingo Takagi, Gabe Kidd, Drilla⁤ Moloney, and Hiromu​ takahashi will take on Great O Khan, ⁢Callum Newman, Henare, Andrade El Idolo, and a mystery partner. The identity of the ⁤final team member adds an intriguing layer to this contest.

A Surprise ‍Attack Sets the Stage

The build-up​ to‌ Wrestle Kingdom 20 has‌ already ⁤delivered some unexpected moments.​ Following his successful title defense, el Phantasmo⁣ was ambushed by Chris Brookes, disguised as Santa Claus. This attack promptly established Brookes as ELP’s challenger, adding ⁣a layer of intrigue to their upcoming championship⁣ match.

How to‌ Watch

You⁢ can witness all the‍ action live on NJPW World on‌ Sunday, january 4, 2026.‌ Don’t ⁣miss what ‌promises to be​ a landmark event⁢ in the⁢ world of‍ professional wrestling.

Wrestle Kingdom 20 is shaping⁢ up to be ⁣an event ⁢you won’t‌ want⁢ to‌ miss, filled with championship clashes, a historic retirement, and unpredictable moments. Stay tuned ⁢for further updates as ⁣the card continues to evolve.