Originally published at Moxley & mystery partner vs. Good Brothers added to NJPW Resurgence
Moxley is bringing a mystery partner to the L.A. Coliseum for NJPW Resurgence.
With just two weeks left until New Japan Pro-Wrestling presents their Resurgence show from the L.A. Coliseum, the match card is beginning to round out. New Japan pushed out an announcement on their digital platforms from Jon Moxley.
He stated that he will be present at Resurgence and he plans to bring a mystery partner to challenge the IMPACT Tag Team Champions Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson. Prior to that announcement being made, it was revealed that due to travel restrictions, Shota Umino will not be present at Resurgence or the Fighting Spirit Unleashed tapings on August 16th.
BREAKING
NJPW has received this message from @jonmoxley filmed after @AEW Dynamite this week!The Death Rider is coming for The Good Brothers at #njresurgence, and he's bringing a surprise?!?
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WATCH on FITE: https://t.co/xwHmvxSV2L#njpw pic.twitter.com/GH3ZcD9O4G
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) July 31, 2021
As a result of travel restrictions, Shota Umino will be unable to compete at Resurgence on August 14 or Fighting Spirit Unleashed on August 16.
We apologise to fans looking forward to seeing Umino wrestle and appreciate your understanding. https://t.co/m9YJGh0gn0#njpw pic.twitter.com/uwjvaoarS4
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) July 31, 2021
Earlier this week, Moxley called out Hiroshi Tanahashi. Tanahashi made a cameo appearance at AEW Fight For The Fallen to state that he is next in line to challenge for the IWGP U.S. Heavyweight Title.
Tanahashi is getting his shot at Lance Archer and the title at Resurgence. Here’s the updated card for the show:
- NEVER Openweight Championship: Jay White (c) vs. David Finlay
- Alex Coughlin vs. Karl Fredericks
- Rocky Romero, Fred Rosser & Wheeler YUTA vs. Ren Narita, Clark Connors & TJP
- IWGP U.S. Heavyweight Championship: Lance Archer (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
- Jon Moxley & TBA vs. The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson)