The first match confirmed for Wrestle Dynasty 2025 will see one of AEW’s top stars take on a top name from New Japan in January of next year.
Ricochet will take on Zack Sabre Jr. at the event in a match set up with Ricochet’s attack on the Brit at NJPW Power Struggle this month.
You can check out the official announcement below:
“After a shocking end to Power Struggle on November 4, the first match is official for Wrestle Dynasty on January 5 2025, as Ricochet and Zack Sabre Jr. will go one on one!
“Ricochet made his presence felt, quite literally in Sabre’s case, with a springboard lariat that took the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion by surprise at the end of Power Struggle Monday. Taking the microphone, the former Best of the Super Jr. winner said that it was ‘time to show the world, I’m still the man around here’ before issuing a challenge for the world title.
“By declaring his spot for January 5, Ricochet is taking a gamble that Sabre will still be champion heading into Wrestle Dynasty. Either way though, with a physical shot to the TMDK frontman, Ricochet will have to answer for his actions come January 5 in the Tokyo Dome!”
Ricochet attacked Sabre Jr. at NJPW Power Struggle earlier this month after Sabre Jr. successfully retained the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
Wrestle Dynasty 2025 will take place on January 5 at the Tokyo Dome and feature talent from AEW, NJPW, Ring of Honor, CMLL, and STARDOM.
