Eddie Kingston vs. Jay White, More Set For NJPW Battle In The Valley
A grudge match is on for NJPW Battle in the Valley.
Eddie Kingston and Jay White have agreed to a match at NJPW Battle in the Valley on February 18. The challenge was laid out by Kingston on the January 14 episode of NJPW Strong after Kingston teamed with David Finlay & Homicide to defeat Bobby Fish & Team Filthy (Danny Limelight & Tom Lawlor).
White had no problem accepting the challenge.
A MONUMENTAL challenge!@madking1981 vs @jaywhiteNZ at Battle in the Valley February 18, LIVE on @fitetv!#njpwSTRONG #njbitv pic.twitter.com/wkuS30BXVu
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) January 15, 2023
White is set to compete in a Loser Leaves Japan match on February 11 at NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka.
It was also announced that Tom Lawlor will face Homicide in a “Filthy Rules Fight,” which means no ropes and no rules.
Here is the current lineup for NJPW Battle in the Valley:
NJPW Battle in the Valley (2/18)
- IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Kazuchika Okada/Shingo Takagi (c) vs. TBA
- IWGP Women’s Championship: KAIRI (c) vs. Mercedes Mone
- NJPW STRONG Championship: Fred Rosser (c) vs. KENTA
- Eddie Kingston vs. Jay White
- Filthy Rules Fight: Tom Lawlor vs. Homicide
- Pre-Show: David Finlay vs. Bobby Fish
- Pre-Show: JR Kratos vs. Alex Coughlin
Fightful will have coverage of NJPW Battle in the Valley on February 18.
