Breaking news from the world of body slams and suplexes, folks! WWE is packing its bags and jetting off to Japan for the first time in five years. Yes, you read that right—after half a decade, the superstars of WWE are ready to invade the Land of the Rising Sun for three action-packed live events.
The tour kicks off in Osaka at the Edion Arena on July 25, before heading to the iconic Ryogoku Arena in Tokyo for back-to-back shows. It’s going to be a wrestling extravaganza that even Godzilla would be jealous of!
Get ready to see your favorite superstars in action. We’ve got “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, the enigmatic Shinsuke Nakamura, the Scottish powerhouse Drew McIntyre, the unstoppable Bobby Lashley, the high-flying IYO SKY, and the dynamic duo known as the Kabuki Warriors. These legends and more will bring the house down in what promises to be a series of unforgettable nights.
And hey, wrestling fans, mark your calendars—tickets go on sale Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Don’t miss out on the chance to witness history!
This tour marks WWE’s first return to Japan since 2019, when the Ryogoku Arena hosted the likes of Becky Lynch, AJ Styles, and the one and only Triple H. This time, it’s a homecoming for Shinsuke Nakamura and the Kabuki Warriors, who haven’t performed in Japan with WWE since 2019. For IYO SKY, it’s a return to her roots, wrestling in her home country for the first time since 2018.
Nakamura has been vocal about his desire for WWE and NJPW to team up, hoping for more frequent visits to his homeland. While that collaboration remains a dream, this tour is a significant step. WWE’s Japanese tour is part of their 2024 international blitz, following blockbuster events in Europe like Backlash and the upcoming Clash at the Castle.
So, get ready, Japan! WWE is coming back, and it’s going to be a spectacle of epic proportions. Get your tickets, grab your foam fingers, and prepare for a showdown that’ll shake the very foundations of the wrestling world.