WWE returns to Japan this July for 3 shows after 5 years

The last time WWE held any event in Japan was five years ago.

WWE returns to Japan this July for 3 shows after 5 years

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Under the new era and new regime, the WWE has been brave enough to give fans an amazing experience all around the world. This time, the Stamford-based company announced that they will be hosting three shows in Japan after nearly five years. 

WWE made an announcement on social media about the 3-day event in July in the Land of the Rising Sun. The first event will be at Edion Arena, located in Osaka, on July 25. Following that, Ryogoku Arena in Tokyo will host the event for the next two days, July 26 and 27. The WWE Universe can purchase tickets starting June 1 through various sites, including E-Plus and Lawson Ticket.

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Fans will be excited to see their favorite superstars in action during the Japan tour. The list of superstars scheduled to participate in the shows includes Cody Rhodes, Shinsuke Nakamura, Drew McIntyre, Iyo Sky, The Kabuki Warriors, and many more. The last time WWE hosted an event in Japan was in 2019, when The King of Strong Style teamed up with Triple H to take on Bobby Roode and Samoa Joe in the main event.

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WWE has a rich history with Japan, hosting live events there since 1994. They will return to the city of Osaka after nearly six years. It will be interesting to see how the 3-day event in Japan turns out this year.

WWE fans react to the announcement of hosting a 3-day event in Japan after 5 years

After WWE announced their return to Japan after five years, fans couldn’t contain their excitement. While some fans are already planning to buy tickets to the show, others are hoping to see their favorite Japanese stars like Shinsuke Nakamura and Asuka.

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Shinsuke Nakamura and Triple H (via Wrestling News)

One fan praised WWE, stating that it was a great decision by the company, and expressed hope for a pay-per-view event there soon. Another fan was excited about the potential match between Chad Gable and his student, Akira Tozawa, given their current situation. Here are some of the top reactions from fans:

Some fans wanted to see The Empress of Tomorrow, who recently announced her injury on social media, completely healed by the time of the event. Other fans stated that WWE should make Iyo Sky a world champion again for this show. Overall, the majority of fans seemed excited about the event and were happy with the Stamford-based company’s reaction.

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