Kazuchika Okada Announced For NJPW Battle In The Valley
Kazuchika Okada is coming to America.
NJPW announced that Kazuchika Okada will be competing at NJPW Battle in the Valley on November 13. An opponent for Okada was not announced.
This will mark Okada’s first match in the United States since November 9, 2019 when he teamed with Will Ospreay to defeat Amazing Red & Kota Ibushi at NJPW Showdown In San Jose.
At Battle in the Valley
For the first time in two years
The G1 Climax 31 winner, KAZUCHIKA OKADA will be in action in the US!
SAN JOSE CIVIC November 13
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— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) October 23, 2021
Okada won the G1 Climax 31, allowing him to challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title at Wrestle Kingdom 16. He defeated Kota Ibushi in the finals when the bout was stopped due to injury. He is set to defend the G1 Climax briefcase against Tama Tonga at NJPW Power Struggle on November 6.
As previously announced, Buddy Matthews (formerly Buddy Murphy) will also be part of NJPW Battle in the Valley.
