: Following the IWGP Women's Championship match (won by KAIRI ), former WWE star Mercedes Moné made a shocking debut to challenge the champion, marking a significant moment for NJPW’s women’s division.
: Kazuchika Okada defeated Jay White to reclaim the title, solidifying his position as the "Rainmaker" of the promotion. NJPW.Wrestle.Kingdom.17.In.Tokyo.Dome.2023.01.0...
Rainmaker: Kazuchika Okada becomes the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING : Following the IWGP Women's Championship match (won
Wrestle Kingdom is often called the "". The 2023 edition was particularly significant as it was the first since the pandemic to allow cheering and vocal support from the fans. It also set the stage for a second night of competition on January 21 at Yokohama Arena, which focused on a cross-promotional rivalry between NJPW and Pro Wrestling NOAH. 2023.01.04 WRESTLE KINGDOM 17 in TOKYO DOME NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING Wrestle Kingdom is often called
: Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Ren Narita to become the inaugural champion and later joined the TMDK stable. Full Match Card & Official Results Match Type Participants Main Event (IWGP World Title) Kazuchika Okada vs. Jay White (c) Kazuchika Okada Double Main Event (IWGP US Title) Will Ospreay (c) vs. Kenny Omega Kenny Omega 6-Man Tag (Muto Retirement) Keiji Muto , Tanahashi & Shota Umino vs. LIJ Muto, Tanahashi & Umino IWGP Women's Title KAIRI (c) vs. Tam Nakano KAIRI NJPW World TV Title Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Ren Narita Zack Sabre Jr. IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title
: The wrestling legend Keiji Muto (The Great Muta) competed in his last match for the promotion, teaming with Hiroshi Tanahashi and Shota Umino to defeat Los Ingobernables de Japón.
Taiji Ishimori (c) vs. Hiromu Takahashi vs. El Desperado vs. Master Wato IWGP Tag Team Title FTR (c) vs. Bishamon (Goto & Yoshi-Hashi) Bishamon Historical Significance