Ricochet Challenges Zack Sabre Jr. To NJPW Wrestle Dynasty Match

The ‘forbidden door’ has opened once more at Power Struggle 2024, with AEW’s Ricochet returning to NJPW to challenge IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr.

ZSJ was celebrating in-ring after his first successful defence of the belt when he was confronted by Shota Umino, with ZSJ granting ‘Shooter’ a future title opportunity. As Umino departed, Ricochet’s music hit, with the former IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Champion sneak attacking Sabre Jr., hitting a springboard clothesline in a three-piece suit and dress shoes - impressive.

Ricochet mentioned how it has been six years since he’s been in New Japan and issued a challenge to ZSJ for a match at Wrestle Dynasty in the Tokyo Dome on January 5. Ricochet then readied to attack ZSJ again but was chased off by Umino. Umino then hit a Death Rider on ZSJ and held up the title to close the show.

Ricochet later took to X/Twitter, saying he “Had to remind the world that I’m still the f****** man around here.”

The first Wrestle Dynasty show on January 5 will feature wrestlers from NJPW, AEW, Ring of Honor, CMLL, and STARDOM.