NJPW reveals Best of the Super Juniors 32 competitors

New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced the blocks for the upcoming Best of the Super Juniors 32. The tournament is set to kick off on May 10 and will take place across 13 shows, with the finals scheduled for June 1. It will feature 20 wrestlers split into two blocks. AEW’s Nick Wayne is set to make his debut in the tournament this year. He joins fellow AEW roster member Kevin Knight, who will be making his third appearance. Knight will face his Jet Setters tag team partner, KUSHIDA, during the round-robin portion of the tournament. A Block: El Desperado – Ninth entry, sixth consecutive. Winner in 2024, current IWGP junior heavyweight champion. Ryusuke Taguchi – 21st entry, first in two years. Winner in 2012. YOH – Seventh entry, first in two years. Career best: finalist in 2021. Master Wato – Fifth entry, first in two years. Winner in 2023. KUSHIDA – 12th entry, third consecutive. Winner in 2015 and 2017. Kevin Knight – Third entry, third consecutive. Career best: 4-5 record in 2024. Ninja Mack – Second entry