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Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley plan NJPW in-ring comebacks

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley plan NJPW in-ring comebacks

Summary

Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley are set to return to New Japan Pro Wrestling after the King of Pro Wrestling event on October 12 at Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo. Both wrestlers made video announcements during the event, with Moxley responding to a challenge from Shingo Takagi and Omega calling out IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji. Omega also proposed a three-way match for the end of the year featuring himself, Tsuji, and Boltin Oleg. If Omega wins this match, he would be the number one contender for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 21 on January 4.

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By the Numbers

•Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley announce NJPW returns post-King of Pro Wrestling.
•Moxley responds to Shingo Takagi's challenge with a planned comeback.
•Omega confronts IWGP Champion Yota Tsuji after his title defense.
•Omega proposes a three-way match with Tsuji and Boltin Oleg.
•Match winner to become number one contender for IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

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What they're saying

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AEW stars Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley are on their way back to NJPW following King of Pro Wrestling, and one of them has title aspirations.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Sam Palmer)

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