NJPW Announces ‘Mystery Card’ For Upcoming Event

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New Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced a twist for New Year Dash 2023, revealing that the event will have a ‘mystery card’.

New Year Dash traditionally takes place on the night following that year’s Wrestle Kingdom event, with the shows usually setting up new rivalries and storylines for the year.

The card for New Year Dash event is usually announced after Wrestle Kingdom has concluded, however NJPW will be doing something different with next month’s show.

It has now been revealed that the event will have a ‘mystery card’, with fans only finding out the matches as the competitors make their entrances for their bouts.

NJPW noted the following:

“2023 sees the return of New Year Dash to the calendar. This exciting start to the year traditionally sees a mystery card revealed to the audience, staff and wrestlers as the event gets underway.

“On January 5 2023, however, things get an added twist. This year, the card will not be announced at all!

“Instead matches will be revealed as wrestlers make their entrance. Back in October, the Night Before Rumble on 44th Street saw a similar concept with chaotic results, and a raft of big time surprises.

“What might be in store on January 5? Make sure you watch live in English on NJPW World, or better yet, be part of the action in person!”

Wrestle Kingdom 17 will feature stars from both WWE and AEW, so it’s possible that these stars will also wrestle at New Year Dash.

Check out the announced card for the January 4 event right here.

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