Five title matches official for NJPW Lonestar Shootout

NJPW has announced five title matches for their Lonestar Shootout pay-per-view set for Friday, November 10 in Texas. 

Zack Sabre Jr. will defend his NJPW World TV Championship against “Speedball” Mike Bailey at the event. Sabre is the lone champion in the TV title’s brief history after winning a tournament final to be crowned the inaugural Champion at Wrestle Kingdom 17 on January 4, 2023. 

New NEVER Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi is set for his first title defense at Lonestar Shootout after winning the title at Saturday’s Fighting Spirit Unleashed show, as he will defend against Trent Beretta. 

IWGP Women’s Champion Mayu Iwatani will defend her Championship against Stephanie Vaquer on November 10. Vaquer scored a victory in tag team action at Fighting Spirit Unleashed. 

NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Eddie Kingston will put his title on the line against Satoshi Kojima at Lonestar Shootout following a challenge issued by Kojima at Fighting Spirit Unleashed. 

The NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship will also be on the line at the event, with El Phantasmo & Hikuleo defending against Jorel Nelson & Royce Isaacs of the West Coast Wrecking Crew. 

A pair of special non-title singles matches are also set for Lonestar Shootout. 

After announcing his intentions to go after Toru Yano at Lonestar Shootout, Joey Janela vs. Yano has been confirmed for the event. 

Also announced, Mistico will be in action on the show against TJP. 

Lonestar Shootout will air from the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas, on Friday, November 10 at 8 p.m. Eastern time on FITE TV pay-per-view. 

Here is the announced card: 

  • NJPW World TV Champion Zack Sabre Jr. defends against “Speedball” Mike Bailey
  • NEVER Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi defends against Trent Beretta
  • IWGP Women’s Champion Mayu Iwatani defends against Stephanie Vaquer
  • NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Eddie Kingston defends against Satoshi Kojima
  • NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team Champions El Phantasmo & Hikuleo defend against Jorel Nelson & Royce Isaacs
  • Joey Janela vs. Toru Yano
  • Mistico vs. TJP