WWE US Champion to face Ulka Sasaki at Nippon Budokan
Summary
– WWE US Champion Shinsuke Nakamura is set for a special singles match in Pro Wrestling NOAH
– Nakamura will face Ulka Sasaki at Nippon Budokan on January 1, 2025
– This continues WWE’s collaboration with NOAH, aired live on ABEMA PPV with English commentary
Shinsuke Nakamura, WWE’s reigning United States Champion, has arrived in Japan before a major crossover with Pro Wrestling NOAH. On January 1, 2025, Nakamura will step into the ring against Ulka Sasaki at the historic Nippon Budokan in Tokyo.
Pro Wrestling NOAH announced Nakamura’s arrival with a social media post, stating, “#BREAKING WWE US Champion Shinsuke Nakamura returns home in triumph! @ShinsukeN takes part in a special singles match v Ulka Sasaki at the Nippon Budokan on January 1! LIVE on ABEMA PPV. English commentary.”
This event marks Nakamura’s second appearance for NOAH, following his headline-grabbing match against The Great Muta in 2023. That bout showcased Nakamura’s versatility and opened doors for other WWE stars like AJ Styles, Josh Briggs, and Tavion Heights to step into the NOAH ring, strengthening ties between the promotions.
Fans around the globe can catch the action live with English commentary on ABEMA PPV, promising an electrifying start to 2025 for professional wrestling enthusiasts.
📣 #BREAKING WWE US Champion Shinsuke Nakamura returns home in triumph! @ShinsukeN takes part in a special singles match v Ulka Sasaki at the Nippon Budokan on January 1!
📺 LIVE on ABEMA PPV
🎙 English commentary #noah_ghc #WWE #あけまして日本武道館pic.twitter.com/fTQMk0XoLy— PRO WRESTLING NOAH GLOBAL (@noahglobal) December 22, 2024
