Yota Tsuji Appearance and Konosuke Takeshita vs. El Phantasmo for NJPW World TV Title Match Set for NJPW New Beginning USA 2026

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced one new match for the card of New Beginning USA 2026, which takes place on February 27th at the CURE Arena in Trenton, New Jersey.

This new match announced was a NJPW World Television Championship match of Konosuke Takeshita vs. El Phantasmo (c).

OFFICIAL!

After a head to head at New Year Dash, El Phantasmo will face Konosuke Takeshita for the NJPW World TV Championship February 27 at New Beginning USA!

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— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) January 10, 2026

It was also announced that IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion and IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji will be making an appearance at the show.

BREAKING

IWGP Global and IWGP Heavyweight double champion YOTA TSUJI is coming to Trenton New Jersey!

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— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) January 10, 2026