New Japan Pro-Wrestling returns to the legendary Tokyo Dome on January 4, 2027, for the biggest night in professional wrestling: WrestleKingdom 21!
Headlined by a dream match for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship between champion Yota Tsuji and the returning Kenny Omega, this year's card features massive championship showdowns, brutal grudge matches, and major stakes.
From high-flying Jr. Heavyweight tag action to an intense Unbound Deathmatch between Shingo Takagi and Jon Moxley, the stage is set for an unmissable spectacle.
Check out the card and my predictions below, this page will be updated when more is announced.
NJPW WRESTLE KINGDOM 21
TOKYO DOME — TOKYO, JAPAN
Live on NJPW World on Monday, January 4, 2027! Note: Card subject to change.
IWGP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Yota Tsuji (c) vs. Kenny Omega
IWGP GLOBAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Gabe Kidd (c) vs. Yuya Uemura
IWGP JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
YOH (c) vs. SHO (Stipulation: If YOH loses, he leaves NJPW; if SHO loses, he leaves House of Torture to reform Roppongi 3K)
VACANT IWGP JR. HEAVYWEIGHT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 3-WAY MATCH
Unbound Co. (Taiji Ishimori & Robbie X) vs. Ichiban Sweet Boys (Kosei Fujita & Robbie Eagles) vs. Místico & Chris Jericho
UNBOUND DEATHMATCH
Shingo Takagi vs. Jon Moxley
SPECIAL SINGLES MATCH
Will Ospreay vs. Callum Newman
SPECIAL SINGLES MATCH
MJF vs. Ryohei Oiwa
WRESTLE KINGDOM 21 PREDICTIONS
IWGP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTION
Yota Tsuji (c) defeats Kenny Omega to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
During the climax of the match, Jay White makes a shocking interference to screw Kenny Omega, cost him the title, and allow Tsuji to seal the victory.
IWGP GLOBAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTION
Yuya Uemura defeats Gabe Kidd (c) to capture the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship.
IWGP JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTION
YOH (c) defeats SHO to retain the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.
VACANT IWGP JR. HEAVYWEIGHT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 3-WAY PREDICTION
Unbound Co. (Taiji Ishimori & Robbie X) defeat Ichiban Sweet Boys (Kosei Fujita & Robbie Eagles) and Místico & Chris Jericho to capture the vacant titles.
UNBOUND DEATHMATCH PREDICTION
Jon Moxley defeats Shingo Takagi.
Post-match, El Phantasmo turns on Jon Moxley in a stunning betrayal to close out the bloody encounter.
SPECIAL SINGLES MATCH PREDICTION
Callum Newman defeats Will Ospreay.
SPECIAL SINGLES MATCH PREDICTION
MJF defeats Ryohei Oiwa.
Post-match chaos ensues: Will Ospreay attempts to attack MJF, but MJF levels Ospreay with the Dynamite Diamond Ring. Before MJF can inflict further damage, Darby Allin makes a surprise save to attack MJF!
POST-CREDIT VIGNETTE PREDICTION
Mercedes Moné forms the NJPW Women's Division Takeover Faction.
A post-credit video vignette airs showing Mercedes Moné speaking to Trish Adora and a group of masked hooded wrestlers, revealing their plans for a full takeover of the NJPW Women's Division.
