AXS TV has announced a marathon of New Japan Pro Wrestling programming leading up to the Season 2 premiere on May 22nd.
The marathon begins Monday, May 11 with six episodes from Season 1. The marathon concludes the following Monday, May 18 with six more episodes.
The Season 2 premiere of NJPW on AXS TV on May 22nd will feature A.J. Styles vs. Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP World Title. Former WWE Superstar Shelton Benjamin will also be in action.
Episode 2 of on May 29 will feature Kota Ibushi vs. Ricochet for the IWGP Jr. Hvt. Title from the 2014 Dominion PPV. Also on the show, The Young Bucks square off against the Time Splitters for the IWGP Jr. Hvt. Tag Titles.
AXS TV also announced that for each week of season two (starting week 2), the previous week’s episode will air at 8pm EST leading up to the new show that premieres at 9pm EST.