NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2025 Card: Every confirmed match
As New Japan Pro‑Wrestling gears up for King of Pro Wrestling 2025, the promotion has confirmed a stacked card with title matches, grudge showdowns, and multi‑man intrigue. Below is every match locked in as of today, and what to watch for when the bells ring.
KOPW Card 2025
Six‑Man Tag Team Match
Hiromu Takahashi, Shingo Takagi & Titan vs. BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Clark Connors, David Finlay & Taiji Ishimori) – This opening salvo brings heavy star power. Hiromu and Shingo remain two of NJPW’s most dynamic performers. On the other side, BULLET CLUB War Dogs bring a lethal mix of Connors’ power, Finlay’s ring savvy, and Ishimori’s speed.
Riot in Ryogoku: No Disqualification / No Count Out – SANADA vs. Drilla Moloney
A “Riot in Ryogoku” stipulation means anything goes, so no count outs, no DQs. SANADA, known for his cerebral offense and strikes, meets the unpredictable recklessness of Drilla Moloney.
Six‑Man Tag Team Match: Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI‑HASHI) & YOH vs. TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa)
Bishamon (Goto & YOSHI‑HASHI) already carry significant tag team prestige, augmented here by YOH. On the opposing side, TMDK brings a younger, aggressive trio looking to make statements.
NJPW World Television Title Match: El Phantasmo (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
A compelling clash of styles. ELP is aggressive, flamboyant, and high risk, while Tanahashi combines veteran resilience with technical polish.
NEVER Openweight Title Match: Oleg Boltin (c) vs. EVIL
Boltin brings brute strength and power offense. EVIL, with his history in Los Ingobernables de Japón and House of Torture, will look to get the NEVER title back once again.
IWGP Women’s Title Match – Sareee (c) vs. Syuri
A high stakes women’s matchup. Sareee, as champion, must defend her status against a seasoned competitor in Syuri.
IWGP Tag Team Title Match – Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto‑Ice) (c) vs. Shota Umino & Yuya Uemura
The Knockout Brothers stake their tag gold against rising stars Umino & Uemura. Umino and Uemura have been gaining momentum in recent events, while the champions will aim to show they can withstand the challengers.
IWGP Global Heavyweight Title Match – Gabe Kidd (c) vs. Yota Tsuji
A Global title defense with added history: Tsuji previously held the belt, and Kidd has built momentum in recent months.
IWGP World Heavyweight Title Match: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita
This is the headliner. Sabre Jr., who disrupted tradition by capturing the top NJPW belt, now faces Takeshita, one of Japan’s most explosive stars in recent years.
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