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  • Previews of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 and NJPWxAEW Wrestle Dynasty, potential changing of the guard weekend with lineups full of established names vs. rising young talent (75 min.)

    Previews of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 and NJPWxAEW Wrestle Dynasty, potential changing of the guard weekend with lineups full of established names vs. rising young talent (75 min.)



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    SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributor Chris Lansdell for in-depth previews of the Jan. 4 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 and Jan. 5 NJPWxAEW Wrestle Dynasty cards. They look at both cards, which feature several matches with established wrestlers facing rising talent, and the various possibilities of how they will play out over the course of the weekend. They also discuss the top matches on both shows including Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Shota Umino, Kenny Omega vs. Gabe Kidd, and The Great-O-Khan & Mystery Partner vs. The Young Bucks for the vacant IWGP Hvt. Tag Team Championship. Download this show now!

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    Get ready for an action-packed weekend as New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) presents Wrestle Kingdom 19 and teams up with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) for Wrestle Dynasty. This weekend promises to be a potential changing of the guard in the world of professional wrestling, with lineups full of established names going head-to-head with rising young talent.

    NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 19 will feature some of the biggest names in the industry, including Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Tetsuya Naito. These veterans will be looking to prove that they are still at the top of their game and can compete with the best in the world. However, they will be facing stiff competition from the likes of Will Ospreay, Shingo Takagi, and Kota Ibushi, who are all hungry to make a name for themselves on the grandest stage of them all.

    On the other hand, Wrestle Dynasty will see NJPW teaming up with AEW to present a night of exciting and unpredictable matches. AEW’s top stars, such as Kenny Omega, Jon Moxley, and Chris Jericho, will be facing off against NJPW’s rising stars, including Hiromu Takahashi, Jay White, and Zack Sabre Jr. This crossover event will showcase the best of both worlds and give fans a taste of what the future of professional wrestling may look like.

    With lineups full of established names and rising young talent, this weekend is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. Don’t miss out on the action and be sure to tune in to both Wrestle Kingdom 19 and Wrestle Dynasty for what promises to be a historic weekend in the world of professional wrestling.

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    1. NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19
    2. NJPWxAEW Wrestle Dynasty
    3. Changing of the guard weekend
    4. Established names vs. rising young talent
    5. NJPW vs. AEW
    6. Pro wrestling previews
    7. Wrestle Kingdom 19 lineup
    8. Wrestle Dynasty lineup
    9. NJPW stars
    10. AEW stars
    11. Pro wrestling event
    12. Wrestle Kingdom predictions
    13. Wrestle Dynasty matchups
    14. NJPW rising stars
    15. AEW young talent

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  • Where to watch NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19: Live stream, start time & more for pro wrestling event

    Where to watch NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19: Live stream, start time & more for pro wrestling event


    One of the biggest shows in pro wrestling opens 2025 as New Japan Pro Wrestling presents Wrestle Kingdom 19. 

    Here’s how you can watch Wrestle Kingdom 19, including streaming options, start time and more.

    Where to watch Wrestle Kingdom 19

    Fans in the United States, Australia, and the U.K. looking to watch Wrestle Kingdom 19 will have to tune into NJPWWorld.com. You can also can catch the action on TrillerTV but for a more expensive cost.

    How much does Wrestle Kingdom 19 cost?

    • Wrestle Kingdom 19 will cost ¥1,575 on NJPWWorld.com, which equates to $9.99.
    • In the U.K., the event will cost about £7.95.
    • In Australia, the event will cost AUD 16.09.

    What time does Wrestle Kingdom 19 start? 

    • Date: January 4, 2025
    • Start time: 3 a.m. ET | 12 a.m. PT | 8 a.m. GMT | 7 p.m. AEDT | 5 p.m. JST
    • Location: Tokyo Dome – Tokyo, Japan

    Wrestle Kingdom 19 is in the Tokyo Dome in Japan. The show will start at 3 a.m. ET or 5 p.m. local time in Japan.

    The main event will see Zack Sabre Jr. defend the IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Shota Umino. Sabre won the G1 Climax and cashed in his title shot in October rather than wait for Wrestle Kingdom. He won the title to cement himself as the future of NJPW. 

    Umino is also considered the future of the company. The 27-year-old went from Jon Moxley’s tag partner and trainee to a young star. He is ready to spoil Sabre’s party and start a new era for NJPW. 

    Speaking of a new era, NJPW has seen a youth movement. Yota Tsuji challenges David Finlay for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title, while Ren Narita defends the NJPW World TV Title against Jeff Cobb, Ryohei Oiwa, and a returning El Phantasmo. 

    The old guard faces the new guard, as Tetsuya Naito and Hiromu Takahashi of Los Ingobernables de Japon clash. Meanwhile, Hiroshi Tanahashi puts his legendary career on the line against Evil in a Lumberjack match. 

    All major titles are on the line at Wrestle Kingdom 19, from junior to tag team to women’s gold. Will there be any surprises along the way?

    Wrestle Kingdom 19 fight card

    • Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Shota Umino for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title
    • David Finlay (c) vs. Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title
    • Shingo Takagi (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita (c) for the NEVER Openweight and AEW International Titles
    • Douki (c) vs. El Desperado for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title
    • Ren Narita (c) vs. Jeff Cobb vs. Ryohei Oiwa vs. El Phantasmo for the NJPW World TV Title
    • Mayu Iwatani (c) vs. AZM for the IWGP Women’s Title
    • Intergalactic 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) in a Tokyo Terror ladder match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
    • Tetsuya Naito vs. Hiromu Takahashi
    • Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Evil in a Lumberjack match
    • New Japan Ranbo match to determine the #1 contender for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title

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    Are you a fan of New Japan Pro Wrestling and eagerly anticipating Wrestle Kingdom 19? Look no further, as we have all the information you need to catch this epic event live!

    Wrestle Kingdom 19 will take place on January 4, 2023, at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. The show is set to feature some of the biggest names in NJPW, including Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Tetsuya Naito.

    If you’re unable to attend the event in person, don’t worry! There are plenty of ways to watch Wrestle Kingdom 19 from the comfort of your own home. NJPW offers a live stream of the event on their streaming service, NJPW World. Simply sign up for a subscription and you’ll have access to all the action as it happens.

    The start time for Wrestle Kingdom 19 is yet to be announced, but typically the event kicks off in the early hours of the morning for viewers in the United States. Be sure to check the NJPW website or social media channels for updates on the start time.

    So mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready for an unforgettable night of pro wrestling action at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19!

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  • NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 live results: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Shota Umino

    NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 live results: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Shota Umino


    NJPW kicks off its biggest weekend of the year today with its biggest show of the year, Wrestle Kingdom 19 in Tokyo Dome.

    In the main event, IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr. defends against Shota Umino.

    This is undoubtedly the biggest match of Umino’s career, as the 27-year-old tries to establish himself as the leader of the next generation of NJPW stars.

    For Sabre, the match caps a year where he won the G1 Climax, the IWGP World title, and established himself as the top foreign star in NJPW.

    A Tetsuya Naito vs. Hiromu Takahashi “dream match” is in today’s semi-main event position. Both are Los Ingobernables de Japon stablemates, but have agreed to a one-time dream encounter.

    Today’s other title matches include David Finlay vs. Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Global title, DOUKI defends the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title against E Desperado.

    The AEW International and NEVER Openweight titles are on the line in a winner takes all match with Shingo Takagi vs. Konosuke Takeshita in a potential show-stealer.

    Hiroshi Tanahashi puts his career on the line in a lumberjack match against EVIL. Ren Narita defends the NJPW World TV title in a four-way against Jeff Cobb, El Phantasmo, and Ryohei Oiwa.

    Mayu Iwatani will defend the IWGP Women’s Championship against AZM. The main card kicks off at 3 a.m. Eastern time with a Tokyo Terror four-way ladder match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team titles with Intergalactic Jetsetters vs. Ichiban Sweet Boys vs. Catch 2/2 vs. Bullet Club War Dogs.

    The New Japan Ranbo to determine the number one contender to the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship is set for the pre-show.

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    Pre-show

    Hirooki Goto won the New Japan Ranbo

    This year’s Ranbo featured the stipulation of determining the #1 contender to the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Having relinquished and retired the King of Pro Wrestling Championship during the Road to Tokyo Dome tour, Great-O-Khan put on an Iron Man performance along the likes of SANADA, Tomoaki Honma, Tomohiro Ishii, and more.

    The match came down to a seesaw struggle on the ropes between Khan on the inside and Hirooki Goto on the outside apron. Inevitably, Goto won the Ranbo, earning him the right to challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at a later date.

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    NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 Live Results: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Shota Umino

    In a highly anticipated match at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19, Zack Sabre Jr. faced off against Shota Umino in a battle of technical prowess and in-ring skill.

    The match started off with both competitors trading holds and submissions, showcasing their grappling abilities. Zack Sabre Jr. used his signature technical prowess to control much of the match, working over Umino’s limbs and trying to wear him down.

    However, Shota Umino showed his fighting spirit and resilience, fighting back with hard-hitting strikes and high-impact moves. The young lion refused to back down, taking the fight to Zack Sabre Jr. and trying to outmaneuver him at every turn.

    In the end, it was Zack Sabre Jr. who emerged victorious, locking in a devastating submission hold to force Shota Umino to tap out. Despite the loss, Umino showed incredible heart and determination, earning the respect of the fans in attendance.

    Stay tuned for more live results from NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 as the action continues to unfold!

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  • NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 lineup: The full card for the annual Tokyo Dome event

    NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 lineup: The full card for the annual Tokyo Dome event


    By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)

    The following matches are advertised for New Japan Pro Wrestling Wrestle Kingdom 19, which will be held early Saturday morning (North American time) in Tokyo, Japan at the Tokyo Dome.

    -Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Shota Umino for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship

    -Tetsuya Naito vs. Hiromu Takahashi

    -David Finlay vs. Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship

    -Douki vs. El Deperado for the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship

    -AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita vs. Never Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi in a title vs. title match

    -Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Evil (Tanahashi must retire if he loses)

    -Ren Narita vs. Jeff Cobb vs. Ryohei Oiwa vs. El Phantasmo in a four-way for the NJPW TV Title

    -Mayu Iwatani vs. AZM for the IWGP Women’s Championship

    -Kevin Knight and Kushida vs. Robbie Eagles and Kosei Fujita vs. TJP and Francesco Akira vs. Clark Connors and Drilla Moloney in a four-way for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles

    -(Pre-Show) New Japan Ranbo for a shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship

    Powell’s POV: The pre-show streams early Saturday morning at 1CT/2ET, and the main card streams at 2CT/3ET. The event is available via live via New Japan World and TrillerTV.com. We are unlikely to have live coverage of Wrestle Kingdom, but Chris Vetter’s review should be available on Saturday. Join me on Saturday night at 10CT/11ET for my live review of Wrestle Dynasty from the Tokyo Dome.

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    NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 lineup: The full card for the annual Tokyo Dome event

    1. IWGP Heavyweight Championship match: Shingo Takagi vs. Kazuchika Okada
    2. IWGP Intercontinental Championship match: Tetsuya Naito vs. Jeff Cobb
    3. IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship match: Hiromu Takahashi vs. El Desperado
    4. IWGP Tag Team Championship match: Dangerous Tekkers (Zack Sabre Jr. & Taichi) vs. Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa)
    5. NEVER Openweight Championship match: Tomohiro Ishii vs. Minoru Suzuki
    6. Special singles match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Will Ospreay
    7. Special singles match: Kota Ibushi vs. Jay White
    8. Special singles match: SANADA vs. EVIL
    9. Special singles match: KENTA vs. Juice Robinson
    10. New Japan Rumble: Featuring surprise entrants and legends

    Stay tuned for more updates and surprises as NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 approaches!

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