NJPW has just announced they are holding their first event on US soil since before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. NJPW Resurgence is scheduled for Saturday, August 14th at the L.A. Coliseum. Fans will also be in attendance for the event. The actual venue is in The Torch, a concert center opening this summer. Initial promotions for the event say a total of 5000 tickets will be available, however, this could be increased to 10,000 if necessary.
Masks will be mandatory for those in attendance unless eating or drinking. Tickets go on sale on June 30th, with prices ranging from $39 to $299.
The full NJPW Resurgence match card has not been announced yet, however, Jon Moxley is advertised for the show. No doubt, he will be putting his US title on the line. Interestingly, Shota Umino is returning to NJPW for the first time since leaving on excursion in September 2019.
NJPW Resurgence Names a Strong List of Stars for the Event
The NJPW Resurgence show will feature prominent names from NJPW but also a number of talents who perform on the US-based NJPW Strong brand. The advertised list as it currently stands is:
- Jon Moxley
- Jay White
- Tom Lawlor
- Doc Gallows
- Karl Anderson
- Juice Robinson
- David Finlay
- Shota Umino
- Ren Narita
- Karl Fredericks
- Clark Connors
- Alex Coughlin
- Hikuleo
- Fred Rosser
- Lio Rush
- Brody King
- Chris Dickinson
- TJP
- JR Kratos
The return of NJPW to American soil is another big step forward for wrestling, as it looks to get back on track. The sport survived the pandemic well, but there is always something special about having a live crowd. Whether watching at home or in the audience, crowds are what make events special.
An aptly named show indeed, NJPW Resurgence is not only a return for crowds but a return to international touring, which is a very exciting prospect for fans around the world.
