New Japan Pro Wrestling have announced that Taiji Ishimori will put his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship on the line against Hiromu Takahashi, El Desperado and Master Wato as part of the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 event on January 4th, 2023.

Previously announced for the event is Jay White (c) vs. Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, as well as the IWGP Women’s Championship Tournament Final, and the NJPW WORLD Television Championship Tournament Final.