Two of NJPW’s top stars will collide at NJPW Battle in the Valley.
At NJPW New Beginning in Osaka on February 11, Kazuchika Okada defeated Shingo Takagi to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. Hiroshi Tanahashi was on commentary for the bout, and Okada challenged him to a match at NJPW Battle in the Valley. Tanahashi then accepted the challenge, so he will challenge for the gold on February 18.
After a nomination from Kazuchika Okada, San Jose will see the next chapter in a legendary rivalry February 18!
Okada vs Tanahashi for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship!#njnbg reporthttps://t.co/m7SMjWQEL2
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— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) February 11, 2023
The updated card is as follows:
- IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
- IWGP Women’s Championship: KAIRI (c) vs. Mercedes Mone
- NJPW Strong Openweight Championship: Fred Rosser (c) vs. KENTA
- NJPW Strong Tag Team Championship: Motor City Machine Guns (c) vs. World Class Wrecking Crew
- NJPW World Television Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Clark Connors
- Eddie Kingston vs. Jay White
- Filthy Rules: “Filthy” Tom Lawlor vs. Homicide
- Mascara Dorada, Josh Alexander, Adrian Quest, and Rocky Romero vs. KUSHIDA, Kevin Knight, Volador Jr., and The DKC
- Pre-Show: David Finlay vs. Bobby Fish
- Pre-Show: JR Kratos vs. Alex Coughlin
WrestleZone will have coverage of the show once it airs on February 18.
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