Mercedes Mone And Willow Nightingale To Compete In NJPW STRONG Women’s Title Tournament

NJPW STRONG is introducing a Women’s Championship. 

New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Mercedes Mone, Stephanie Vaquer, Willow Nightingale, and Momo Kohgo will compete in a one-night tournament to crown the first-ever NJPW STRONG Women’s Champion. 

The tournament will take place at NJPW Resurgence on May 21.

Mone will face Vaquer on one side of the bracket while Willow battles Momo on the other side. The two winners will meet in the finals. 

Just Announced!
Resurgence in Long Beach will see the first NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship 1 night tournament!

Don’t miss this event!
RESURGENCE
Sunday, May 21st
Walter Pyramid- Long Beach, CA

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— NJPW of America (@NJPWofAmerica) April 28, 2023

Here is the current lineup for NJPW Resurgence:

NJPW Resurgence (5/21)

– NJPW STRONG Women’s Title Tournament Semifinal: Mercedes Mone vs. Stephanie Vaquer

– NJPW STRONG Women’s Title Tournament Semifinal: Willow Nightingale vs. Momo Kohgo

– IWGP US Title Top Contender Tournament Semifinal: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Will Ospreay

– NJPW STRONG Women’s Title Tournament Final: TBD vs. TBD

Fightul will have coverage of NJPW Resurgence on May 21.