STARDOM is set to be at New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom 16.
NJPW has announced that on Night Two of Wrestle Kingdom 16, the best of STARDOM will compete in a "special matchup," though no further details were provided. This will mark the fifth time that the promotion has taken part in an NJPW event.
The main event of Night Two will see NJPW crown a unified IWGP World Heavyweight Champion when Will Ospreay takes on the winner of Night One's Kazuchika Okada vs. Shingo Takagi match.
From NJPW:
STARDOM’s best to hit the Tokyo Dome
Wrestle Kingdom 16 night two on January 5 2022 will see the best of STARDOM compete in a special matchup.
This marks the fifth time STARDOM has been a part of NJPW events. January 4 2020 and January 5 2021 saw STARDOM showcase matches for live crowds in the Tokyo Dome, while September 4 & 5 saw kickoff matches at Wrestle Grand Slam in MetLife Dome.
STARDOM will be a part of Wrestle Kingdom 16!
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) December 10, 2021
Night two on January 5 will see a special STARDOM match!https://t.co/6L6k2GVrHD#njpw #njwk16 pic.twitter.com/R1WBnIo6Dt
Despite COVID concerns, NJPW expects foreign talent to be allowed into Japan for Wrestle Kingdom 16. Click here for additional information.
It was recently announced that Night Three of Wrestle Kingdom will be New Japan vs. NOAH. Learn more here.
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