WWE NXT Star Josh Briggs to Face NJPW’s Ryohei Oiwa in NOAH’s N1 Victory Tournament

One big thing: WWE and NJPW talents to clash in NOAH tournament

WWE NXT’s Josh Briggs is set to face New Japan Pro Wrestling’s (NJPW) Ryohei Oiwa in the opening match of Pro Wrestling NOAH’s N1 Victory Tournament.

Why it matters

• This match represents a rare cross-promotion encounter between WWE and NJPW contracted talents.
• It highlights the growing interconnectedness of global wrestling promotions.
• The match could potentially open doors for future collaborations between WWE and Japanese promotions.

Match details

• The bout will take place on Sunday, August 4, at Yokohama Budokan.
• It will be the opening match of the A Block in the N1 Victory Tournament.
• The event will be streamed live on Wrestle Universe with English commentary available.

Tournament context

• Josh Briggs is part of the A Block in the N1 Victory Tournament.
• Another WWE NXT star, Tavion Heights, is set to compete in the B Block.
• Heights will face Titus Alexander in his opening match.

Broader implications

• NJPW currently has a working relationship with AEW, as seen in their annual Forbidden Door event.
• This WWE-NJPW matchup occurs despite no formal partnership between the two companies.
• It follows WWE star AJ Styles’ recent match against Naomichi Marufuji at NOAH’s Destination 2024 event.

This unexpected cross-promotion match adds an intriguing element to NOAH’s N1 Victory Tournament. It raises questions about potential future collaborations between major wrestling promotions. What do you think this match could mean for the future of inter-promotional relationships in professional wrestling? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.