NJPW Reveals Matches for Road to New Beginning Events

NJPW has announced exciting matches for the upcoming Road to New Beginning shows, taking place at Korakuen Hall. Here are the matches:

- January 22: Hirooki Goto & El Desperado vs. Kosei Fujita & Zack Sabre Jr.

- January 23: Ryohei Oiwa vs. YOSHI-HASHI

- February 3: NJPW World Television Championship Match - El Phantasmo vs. Jeff Cobb

- February 4: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Match - El Desperado vs. Kosei Fujita

The announcement highlighted the significance of the Korakuen Hall events for the New Year. The January 22 main event features a unique tag team match with Goto and El Desperado facing Fujita and Sabre Jr., previewing title challenges for both champions. On January 23, Ryohei Oiwa’s first singles main event pits him against YOSHI-HASHI after prior altercations.

The February 3 match will see El Phantasmo defend his World TV Championship against Jeff Cobb, following their intense previous encounter. Finally, the February 4 match presents a chance for Kosei Fujita to challenge El Desperado for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. Fujita, aiming to become the youngest double champion, seeks redemption after previous setbacks.

⚡ Matt Riddle Reflects on His NJPW Tenure

Matt Riddle discusses the conclusion of his New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) stint after his WWE release in September 2023. Following his WWE [...]

— Ben Jordan Kerin Jan 13, 2025 06:52PM