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NJPW has booked the final singles match between career rivals Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi.  In light of the announcement that Okada is departing the company after his contract expires, NJPW has revealed changes to the upcoming The New Beginning tour, including one last Okada vs. Tanahashi battle for February 11 at The New Beginning in Osaka.  Osaka was the site of the first post-excursion Okada vs. Tanahashi singles match at The New Beginning in 2012 where Okada shocked the world by defeating Tanahashi to win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. Their last singles match will take place in the same building at the EDION Arena on Sunday, February 11.  The February 11 show is still scheduled to be headlined by a Bullet Club vs. United Empire 5-on-5 steel cage match, Will Ospreay's final match for the promotion. Bryan Danielson vs. Zack Sabre Jr. is also set for that card.  Okada's final NJPW match in Korakuen Hall will take place on Wednesday, January 24, as Okada, Tanahashi, and Tomohiro Ishii defend t

This article first appeared on F4WOnline.com and was syndicated with permission.

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