New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Anna Jay will compete at NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed on November 8th.
Jay will face three other women in a four-way number one contenders bout for the NJPW Strong Women's Championship, which is currently held by Mercedes Mone.
Jay is the only competitor announced as of this writing.
Leading the charge is this year’s G1 Climax winner, Zack Sabre Jr., along with IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion David Finlay and STRONG Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd.
Also returning to U.S. soil are rising stars Shota Umino and Yota Tsuji, continuing to bring the Fighting Spirit to America, along with BULLET CLUB’s KENTA.
Also no stranger to the U.S. scene, Tomohiro Ishii returns after competing in several contender matches across the ocean this year.
There will also be a four-way match with the winner earning a chance at Mercedes Moné’s STRONG Women’s Championship.
The first participant is already announced: AEW star Anna Jay! After her participation in this year’s STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix, she’s hungry for more international success.
Who will the other challengers be? Stay tuned!
Here is the current lineup for NJPW Fighting Spirit:
NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed (11/8)
- NJPW Strong Women's Title Number One Contenders Match: Anna Jay vs. TBA vs. TBA vs. TBA
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