NJPW Announces NJPW Strong Independence Day Event for Japan This July

Sunday’s Resurgence 2023 event for New Japan Pro Wrestling featured the official announcement of NJPW holding their first ever NJPW Strong brand event in Japan.

It was announced that this upcoming event is called NJPW Strong Independence Day and will be taking place on July 4-5 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.

Among those announced to be currently making an appearance at this upcoming two night event is AEW and Ring of Honor’s Eddie Kingston.

Official press release:

NJPW STRONG’s Independence Day comes to Korakuen Hall July 4 & 5!

NJPW STRONG heads to Japan for two day special

During Resurgence in Long Beach’s Walter Pyramid on May 21, it was announced that the NJPW STRONG roster will be headed to Japan for a special pair of nights in Korakuen Hall on July 4 & 5. As the US celebrates Independence Day, Japan gets a slice of NJPW’s American brand this July, presented by LEC!

Fred Rosser and Eddie Kingston lead the charge on cards that will also see Hiroshi Tanahashi, Rocky Romero, Team Filthy and more in action.

Both events will be special PPV presentations on NJPW World, as fans get to see incredible talent from across the PAcific in the wild setting of Korakuen Hall for the first time!

Don’t miss Independence Day this July!