KENTA defending STRONG Openweight Title against Eddie Edwards at NJPW Capital Collision

Eddie Edwards suggested the idea of facing KENTA after Multiverse United and the match has been made official for April 15th

April 1, 2023 Andrew Thompson NEWS

eddie edwards, kenta, njpw capital collision — Photo Courtesy: New Japan Pro-Wrestling

Two former GHC Heavyweight Champions to clash.

Coming up for New Japan USA is their Capital Collision event on April 15th in Washington DC. After KENTA successfully defended the STRONG Openweight Championship against Minoru Suzuki at NJPW x IMPACT Multiverse United, he was approached by Eddie Edwards.

It is now official that Edwards and KENTA will meet at Capital Collision with the STRONG Openweight Title on the line.

Now official for 4/15!

After a challenge issued backstage at Multiverse United, Eddie Edwards will challenge KENTA for the STRONG Openweight Championship at Capital Collision!

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— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) April 1, 2023

The day after Capital Collision is Collision in Philadelphia which Eddie Kingston is scheduled for.

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