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Showdown Sees NJPW STRONG Hit Philadelphia in October

Legendary 2300 Arena hosts two nights of NJPW STRONG tapings

NJPW action will hit Philadelphia’s legendary 2300 Arena for the first time in over two years on October 16 and 17, as New Japan Showdown will see two nights of tapings for NJPW STRONG.

STRONG’s first tapings with fans on August 16 in Thunder Studios will see a sold out and passionate crowd, and Philadelphia is not a scene to lose out when it comes to unbridled passion.

Tickets for both nights of tapings will go on sale at noon eastern time on Sunday August 8, starting at just $29, and with a special two day bundle offer that presents savings and a special free gift. Fans will be treated to an all star cast including Switchblade Jay White, Fred Rosser, Tom Lawlor, Clark Connors and more.

NJPW STRONG: New Japan Showdown 2021

2300 Arena, Philadelphia

Saturday October 16
Doors 6PM
Start 7PM

Sunday October 17
Doors 4PM
Start 5PM

Tickets on sale August 8, Noon Eastern

Attendees will be required to wear a mask at all times when not eating or drinking. We appreciate your understanding and co-operation.

Ticket prices

– P6 $29

– P5 $49

– P4 $79

– P3 $99

– P2 $119

– P1 $149

– P1 double pack with gift $298

– P2 double pack with gift $198

Buy the P1 or P2 double pack and get an exclusive NJPWxPhiladelphia beanie!

Participating wrestlers

– STRONG Openweight Champion: ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor

– NEVER Openweight Champion: ‘Switchblade’ Jay White

– ‘Flamboyant’ Juice Robinson

– David Finlay

– ‘Fil-Am Flash’ TJP

– ‘Man of the Hour’ Lio Rush

– ‘Mr. No Days Off’ Fred Rosser

– ‘Wild Rhino’ Clark Connors

– ‘Alpha Wolf’ Karl Fredericks

– Ren Narita

More talent and matches to be announced