As we reported on Sunday night here on eWn, New Japan Pro Wrestling was hyping a big announcement for the United States and we now know what that is.
The company sent out the following press release on Tuesday night, announcing that they will be debuting in Chicago, IL on April 16th for their ‘Windy City Riot’ event.
You can check out the official announcement below:
Windy City Riot Hits Chicago April 16! 【NJoA】
NJPW makes Chicago debut this April
New Japan Pro-Wrestling returned to US touring in August of 2021. As well as bringing NJPW STRONG to a passionate and fast growing fanbase across the United States, Resurgence at the Torch at LA Coliseum and Battle in the Valley in the San Jose Civic wowed audiences with phenomenal matchups and big surprises among the biggest names from Japan and the US.
Hot on the heels of these events, and amid immense popular demand, NJPW are excited to announce Windy City Riot, a major event emanating from the Odeum Expo Center in Chicago on April 16 2022.
Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Will Ospreay, Jeff Cobb, Yuji Nagata, Tomohiro Ishii, Jay White, FinJuice, Tom Lawlor, JONAH, Fred Rosser and Brody King are just the first names in a star studded lineup.
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 4 at noon CT, with prices starting at $25. Tickets will be available at the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/windy-city-riot-in-chicago-tickets-256486737737
NJPW WINDY CITY RIOT
Odeum Expo Center, Chicago
Saturday April 16 Doors 6PM, Bell 7PM
