NJPW Resurgence 2025: Match Card, Start Time, Where to Watch and more

NJPW Resurgence 2025

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) returns to the United States with Resurgence 2025, set to take place on Friday, 9 May, at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. This event boasts a stacked card featuring championship bouts and appearances from AEW stars. Here’s everything you need to know about the event:

NJPW Resurgence 2025 Match Card

The official lineup for Resurgence 2025 includes:

Match TypeParticipantsChampionship/Notes
Pre-show: STRONG Survivor MatchAllan Breeze vs. CJ TinoPre-show match
Singles MatchFred Rosser vs. Matt Vandagriff–
Eight-Man Tag Team MatchBullet Club War Dogs (David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors & Gedo) vs. The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) & two mystery partners–
NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team ChampionshipWorld Class Wrecking Crew (Royce Isaacs & Jorel Nelson) (c) vs. United Empire (TJP & Templario)Title match
NJPW Strong Openweight ChampionshipTomohiro Ishii (c) vs. Drilla MoloneyTitle match
NEVER Openweight ChampionshipKonosuke Takeshita (c) vs. El PhantasmoTitle match
NJPW Strong Women’s Championship – Three-WayMercedes Moné (c) vs. AZM vs. Mina ShirakawaTitle match
IWGP World Heavyweight ChampionshipHirooki Goto (c) vs. Zack Sabre Jr.Main event – Title matc

NJPW Resurgence 2025 Start Time

The event is scheduled for Friday, 9 May 2025, at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California.

  • Doors Open: 5:30 PM PDT (1:30 AM BST on Saturday, 10 May)
  • Event Start Time: 7:00 PM PDT (3:00 AM BST on Saturday, 10 May)

NJPW Resurgence 2025 Where to Watch

Resurgence 2025 will be available for live streaming via NJPW World as a pay-per-view event. Please note that this event is not included in the standard NJPW World subscription and requires a separate purchase. The broadcast will offer both Japanese and English commentary options.

The Young Bucks Return to NJPW at Resurgence 2025

The Young Bucks, Matt and Nick Jackson, are set to make a major appearance at NJPW Resurgence 2025 in an eight-man tag team match alongside two mystery partners. This marks one of their most high-profile New Japan returns in recent years, as the AEW stars rekindle their longstanding rivalry with Bullet Club.

Facing off against the War Dogs faction, David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors and Gedo, the Bucks’ presence has already generated buzz among fans eager to see how their return will unfold.

Speculation is swirling around who their surprise teammates will be, with possibilities ranging from returning NJPW alumni to current AEW stars. Regardless, their inclusion adds star power and unpredictability to an already stacked card.

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