New Japan Pro-Wrestling just dropped the bombshellWrestle Kingdom 20 is going to crown a double champion at the Tokyo Dome, and it doesnt get more loaded than this.
Right after IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Konosuke Takeshita retained his title against Hirooki Goto at Tanahashi Final Homecoming on November 2, it was confirmed the main event for January 4, 2026: Takeshita will face IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji in a winner-takes-all showdown.
This isnt just about goldits about dominance. Both titles will be on the line when these two top stars collide in the biggest match NJPW can deliver. Takeshita, whos been steamrolling through NJPWs top names since his return from AEW, comes into the Tokyo Dome as the reigning world champ and undeniable workhorse. Tsuji, carrying the Global title with swagger and purpose, has been on a tear of his ownrising through the ranks with every brutal, crowd-popping performance.
Now theyll clash in a historic unification match that could redefine the companys future. Wrestle Kingdom is known for delivering dream matchesbut this ones different. With two of the companys top titles on the line and two of its hungriest stars at the center, the Tokyo Dome crowd is in for a war that could shift the entire balance of NJPWs power structure.
Is this Takeshitas era to solidify, or will Tsuji take the throne and walk out as the undisputed face of New Japan?
Who do you think walks out of Wrestle Kingdom 20 as double champTakeshita or Tsuji? Drop your predictions in the comments and let us know who youre riding with.
