First matches revealed for NJPW x Stardom Historic X-Over II
The first match has been revealed for NJPW x Stardom Historic X-Over II and an open challenge has also been issued for the event.
G1 Climax winner Zack Sabre Jr. will team with 5Star Grand Prix winner Maika against El Desperado & Starlight Kid on the November 17 show in Osaka. The match was announced today at Stardom Nagoya Golden Fight.
Desperado has been out of action since July with a knee injury. He and Starlight Kid teamed together at 2022’s Historic X-Over as well.
Starlight Kid had originally challenged Desperado to a singles match for the show, calling him out back in June.
The Great-O-Khan has also issued an Open Challenge to any wrestler on the Stardom roster for his King of Pro Wrestling title at NJPW x Stardom Historic Over-X. He also appeared on today’s Stardom show in Nagoya.
NJPW x Stardom Historic X-Over II takes place on Sunday, November 17 in Osaka. The announced lineup is below:
- Zack Sabre Jr. & Maika vs. El Desperado & Starlight Kid
- KOPW Champion Great-O-Khan Open Challenge
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