Tanahashi vs. Dickinson set for NJPW Strong Philadelphia taping
NJPW has made the first four match announcements for their Collision in Philadelphia Strong taping on May 15.
In a singles bout, Hiroshi Tanahashi will take on Chris Dickinson. Tanahashi returns to action on Strong for the first time since the Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2021 episodes, taped last August and aired last September.
Killer Kross will return to the promotion, facing Yuya Uemura. Kross lost to Minoru Suzuki in his NJPW debut match at Lonestar Shootout on April 1.
Making his NJPW debut, Tony Deppen will face Suzuki in another singles contest.
Additionally, Team Filthy’s JR Kratos, Royce Isaacs, and Jorel Nelson will take on Alex Coughlin, Kevin Knight, and The DKC in a trios bout.
Tickets for Collision in Philadelphia at the 2300 Arena are on sale now. Here is the announced lineup to this point:
NJPW Strong Collision in Philadelphia, Sunday, May 15 —
- Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Chris Dickinson
- Minoru Suzuki vs. Tony Deppen
- Killer Kross vs. Yuya Uemura
- JR Kratos, Royce Isaacs & Jorel Nelson vs. Alex Coughlin, Kevin Knight & The DKC