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Chris Jericho is returning to New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Jericho appeared via video today during NJPW’s Wrestling Dontaku event to challenge IWGP Champion Kazuchika Okada.
“I am Chris Jericho, I am the pain-maker, and on June 9th at Dominion in Osaka, I will challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, and I’m going to win. I’m going to win! I’M GOING TO WIN!!! Shh….”
Chris Jericho vs. Kazuchika Okada is now set for Dominion in Osaka on June 9.
Chris Jericho’s All Elite Wrestling contract allows him to work with New Japan Pro Wrestling. According to Dave Meltzer, Gedo and Jericho met earlier this year to discuss possible options for him in 2019.