Capital Collision: Three Teams Vie for NJPW Strong Tag Title Shot
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) has announced a thrilling three-way match for the number one contender spot to the NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team titles. The bout, scheduled for Friday, August 30th at Capital Collision in Washington, D.C., will see the Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson) go head-to-head with the formidable pairing of Hiroshi Tanahashi & Tomohiro Ishii, and TMDK's Robbie Eagles & Bad Dude Tito.
The winners of this high-stakes encounter will earn the right to challenge the current champions, Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls, known collectively as TMDK, for their prestigious titles. This showdown adds another layer of excitement to Capital Collision, as Haste and Nicholls are already set to defend their championship against CMLL's Hechicero & Virus on the same night.
Capital Collision promises to be an unforgettable event for NJPW fans, featuring a stacked card brimming with action. Beyond the tag team title bouts, the event will also see NJPW Strong Women's Champion Mercedes Mone in action. The current Strong Openweight Champion, Gabe Kidd, will put his title on the line against the charismatic Lio Rush.
The full announced card for Capital Collision includes:
NJPW Strong Women's Champion Mercedes Mone in action
NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd defends against Lio Rush
NJPW Strong Tag Team Champions TMDK (Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls) defend against Hechicero & Virus
NJPW Strong Tag Team title number one contenders match: TMDK (Robbie Eagles & Bad Dude Tito) vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi & Tomohiro Ishii
Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Titan
Tom Lawlor & Fred Rosser vs. Jorel Nelson & Royce Isaacs
Trish Adora vs. HANAKO
Capital Collision will be available via pay-per-view on NJPW World, kicking off at 8 p.m. Eastern time on August 30th. With such a diverse and exciting lineup, this event is sure to leave fans on the edge of their seats.
