The former Dolph Ziggler, Nick Nemeth, was spotted at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 alongside his brother, Ryan Nemeth, at ringside. After David Finlay defeated Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley to become the first IWGP Global Champion, Finlay had a confrontation with the former WWE star, having to be separated by security.
Arrival
Nemeth later attacked Finlay at the post-event press conference. Now, they will be wrestling each other. The promotion confirmed that NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo night one will feature Nemeth wrestling his first-ever NJPW match when he challenges Finlay for the title.
Matt Riddle will also challenge Hiroshi Tanahashi for the NJPW World TV Championship at the show.
Rest of the card
The second night is slated to be headlined by Tetsuya Naito defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Title against SANADA, a rematch from NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18. Here is the card for the January 23rd event:
IWGP Global Championship Match:
David Finlay (c) vs. Nic Nemeth
New Japan World Television Championship Match:
Hiroshi Tanahashi (c) vs. Matt Riddle
10-Man Tag Team Match:
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, Hiromu Takahashi, and BUSHI) vs. SANADA, Taichi, Yuya Uemura, DOUKI, and Taka Michinoku)
Tag Team Match:
Toru Yano & Tomoya vs. TBA
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