After NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed, AEW TNT Champion Jack Perry is headed for a high-stakes crossover match against New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Yota Tsuji.
This unexpected rivalry took off following a dramatic encounter at NJPW’s event, setting up an anticipated showdown at Wrestle Dynasty. During Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2024, Los Ingobernables de Japon members Shingo Takagi and Yota Tsuji claimed victory over the Undisputed Kingdom. However, just as the celebration was underway, the arena lights suddenly went out.
When they returned, fans were shocked to see Jack Perry in the ring, where he launched a surprise attack on Tsuji. Not stopping there, Perry directly challenged Tsuji to a match, setting the stage for a clash between the two rising stars.
On November 11th, NJPW officially confirmed the match on social media, posting:
OFFICIAL: After a shocking attack at Fighting Spirit Unleashed, Jack Perry will face Yota Tsuji January 5 at #wrestledynasty!
This match draws attention to NJPW’s international partnerships as Perry currently holding the AEW TNT Championship, bringing added stakes to the bout as he steps into NJPW facing Tsuji on his home turf.
Also announced for Wrestle Dynasty is a match between Konosuke Takeshita or Shingo Takagi and Tomohiro Ishii for both the AEW International Championship and NEVER Openweight Championship, amplifying the inter-promotional atmosphere of the event.
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