IWGP Women's Title bout is official for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Mayu Iwatani will defend her IWGP Women's Title against AZM at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 on January 4.
Another championship matchuip has been added to Wrestle Kingdom, as for the first time in two years and the second time in history, the IWGP Women’s Championship will be defended in the Tokyo Dome.
After Mayu Iwatani successfully retained her gold against Momo Watanabe at Historic X-Over 2 November 17, the Icon expressed her anger and frustration at not being able to have a title defence in the Dome this year. Wanting to make up for that lost opportunity, Iwatani demanded a match on January 4. AZM, victorious earlier on the night, and already having staked a strong claim to the gold with a win over Iwatani during the 5 Grand Prix tournament, stepped up to Mayu and now gets her shot on the grandest stage in professional wrestling. Can the High Speed queen take down the Icon?
Fans can check out the lineup for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 by clicking here.
