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Wrestle Kingdom 19

Wrestle Kingdom 19 is an upcoming professional wrestling event promoted by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event will take place on January 4, 2025, at the Tokyo Dome, in Tokyo, Japan. It will be the 34th January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the 19th promoted under the Wrestle Kingdom name.

Wrestle Kingdom 19
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PromotionNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
DateJanuary 4, 2025
CityTokyo, Japan
VenueTokyo Dome
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Production

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Background

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The January 4 Tokyo Dome Show is NJPW's biggest annual event and has been called "the largest professional wrestling show in the world outside of the United States" and the "Japanese equivalent to the Super Bowl".[1][2] The show has been promoted under the Wrestle Kingdom name since 2007.[3]

Wrestle Kingdom 19 was announced on July 3, 2024.[4][5]

Storylines

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Wrestle Kingdom 19 will feature professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that built tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.[6]

Matches

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No.Matches*Stipulations
1All TBANew Japan Ranbo to determine the #1 contender for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship[7]
2Intergalactic Jet Setters (Kevin Knight and Kushida) (c) vs. Ichiban Sweet Boys (Robbie Eagles and Kosei Fujita) vs. Catch 2/2 (TJP and Francesco Akira) vs. Bullet Club War Dogs (Clark Connors and Drilla Moloney)Four-way Tables, Ladders, and Chairs tag team match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship[8]
3Mayu Iwatani (c) vs. AZMSingles match for the IWGP Women's Championship[9]
4Ren Narita (c) vs. Jeff Cobb vs. Ryohei Oiwa vs. El PhantasmoFour-way match for the NJPW World Television Championship[10][11]
5Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. EvilLumberjack match[12]
If Tanahashi loses, he must retire from in-ring competition.
6Shingo Takagi (c) vs. Konosuke TakeshitaSingles match for the NEVER Openweight Championship[13][14]
If Takeshita is still the AEW International Champion by January 4; then the match will be for both championships.
7Douki (c) vs. El DesperadoSingles match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship[15]
8David Finlay (c) vs. Yota TsujiSingles match for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship[16]
9Tetsuya Naito vs. Hiromu TakahashiSingles match[17]
10Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Shota UminoSingles match for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship[10]
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
*Card subject to change

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "GFW News: New Japan Pro Wrestling "Wrestle Kingdom 9" press conference details". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. December 23, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  2. ^ Keller, Wade (December 13, 2016). "New Japan's WrestleKingdom 11 to air on AXS TV starting Jan. 13 in four weekly special episodes with Ross & Barnett on commentary". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  3. ^ Hoops, Brian (January 4, 2017). "Daily Pro Wrestling History (01/04): NJPW Tokyo Dome cards". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  4. ^ Rose, Bryan (July 2, 2024). "NJPW & Stardom reveal Wrestle Kingdom Week schedule for January 2025". Wrestling Observer. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  5. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (July 3, 2024). "NJPW Announces Wrestle Kingdom Week Schedule, Includes Two Stardom Events And New Year Dash!". Fightful. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  6. ^ Grabianowski, Ed (13 January 2006). "How Pro Wrestling Works". Discovery Communications. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  7. ^ Lambert, Jeremey (December 22, 2024). "NJPW Ranbo Announced For NJPW Wrestle Kingdom, KOPW Title Officially Retired". Fightful. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  8. ^ Rose, Bryan (November 4, 2024). "NJPW crowns Super Junior Tag League 2024 winners". F4wonline.com. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  9. ^ Currier, Joseph (November 18, 2024). "IWGP Women's title match official for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19". F4wonline.com. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Lambert, Jeremey (November 6, 2024). "Zack Sabre Jr vs. Shota Umino, Four More Title Bouts Official For NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19". Fightful. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  11. ^ Tessier, Colin (December 22, 2024). "Fourth Competitor Added To Title Match At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19". Fightful. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  12. ^ Renner, Ethan (October 25, 2024). "Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. EVIL official for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19". F4wonline.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  13. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (November 8, 2024). "Shingo Takagi Challenges Konosuke Takeshita For NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19". Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  14. ^ "Takeshita vs Takagi official for Wrestle Kingdom!". New Japan Pro-Wrestling. November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  15. ^ Thompson, Andrew (November 4, 2024). "DOUKI vs. El Desperado for IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title added to NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19". POSTWrestling. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Lambert, Jeremey (November 4, 2024). "David Finlay Agrees To Defend IWGP Global Title Against Yota Tsuji At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19". Fightful. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  17. ^ "Tetsuya Naito Bout Official For NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19". Fightful. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
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