The complete match lineup for New Japan Pro Wrestling’s "Wrestle Kingdom 20" has been announced, with several AEW stars set to compete at the Tokyo Dome. Scheduled for January 4, 2026, this pay-per-view event has already made history as the first Wrestle Kingdom to sell out completely.
The event’s full card includes notable AEW talents Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita. According to New Japan Pro Wrestling, the opening match features a NEVER Openweight 6-Man Championship Tornado Rambo with multiple teams facing off, including Toru Yano, YOH & Master Wato against several opponents. The second match is a double title bout for the IWGP Women’s and New Japan Pro Wrestling STRONG Women’s Championships between Shuri and Saya Kamiya.
Other key matches include a four-way contest for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship between SHO, El Desperado, Taiji Ishimori, and Yasuo Fujita; a NEVER Openweight Championship match pitting Aaron Wolfe against EVIL; and a double title match for the IWGP Global and IWGP World Heavyweight Championships featuring Yota Tsuji vs. Konosuke Takeshita. The main event highlights a highly anticipated battle between Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi, which also marks Tanahashi’s retirement match.
Additionally, AEW fans will recognize Gabe Kidd, who will face Darby Allin at the upcoming Worlds End event on December 23rd. Okada is aiming for his tenth victory over Tanahashi in this milestone encounter.
Fan Take: This lineup is significant for AEW fans because it showcases their stars on an international stage, bridging fandoms and elevating cross-promotional wrestling. The presence of AEW talent in such a historic NJPW event could foster deeper collaboration and excitement, potentially reshaping the landscape of professional wrestling globally.
