New Japan Pro Wrestling sent out the following:

Hiroshi Tanahashi is showing up to Southern Showdown!

In a major addition to the lineup for Southern Showdown in Melbourne and Sydney on June 29/30, we can reveal that eight time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, the Ace, Hiroshi Tanahashi, will be making his Australian debut, and will be in action at both events!

Tanahashi joins a star studded lineup for Southern Showdown that includes the likes of Kazuchika Okada, Will Ospreay, Jay White and many more!

That’s not all, as we can reveal that Tanahashi will be also available for meet and greets in Melbourne! (Sydney meet and greets to be announced separately)

New Japan Pro Wrestling presents NJPW SOUTHERN SHOWDOWN in MELBOURNE
Saturday, 29th June: Festival Hall, Melbourne (300 Dudley St, West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3003)
Doors: 5.00 PM AET
Start: 7.00 PM AET
Tickets on sale now via Ticketmaster

NJPW SOUTHERN SHOWDOWN in SYDNEY
Sunday, 30th June: UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney (University of New South Wales, Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2052)
Doors: 6.00PM AET
Start: 7:00PM AET
Tickets on sale now via Ticketek