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World Tag League teams revealed!
16 team tournament to start November 19.
It’s tag team season in NJPW, and after Super Junior Tag League reached its climax at Power Struggle, it’s time for the heavyweight tag teams to take center stage. This year, 16 teams will vie for the trophies, and to be first in line for an opportunity at the IWGP Tag Team Championships.
Watch all of World Tag League live in English on NJPW World!
It’s tag team season in NJPW, and after Super Junior Tag League reached its climax at Power Struggle, it’s time for the heavyweight tag teams to take center stage. This year, 16 teams will vie for the trophies, and to be first in line for an opportunity at the IWGP Tag Team Championships.
Watch all of World Tag League live in English on NJPW World!
A BLOCK
Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI)
6th entry, 5th consecutive. 2021, 2022, 2023 winners
After recent strong efforts in defeat against IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion David Finlay, Hirooki Goto and YOSHI-HASHI are back in the tag ranks and looking to do the unprecedented. Already, 2023 saw a historic feat of three back to back WTL wins and the first victory in the tournament as IWGP Tag Team Champions. After close to a year away from those title belts however, will we see Bishamon renew their claim?
After recent strong efforts in defeat against IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion David Finlay, Hirooki Goto and YOSHI-HASHI are back in the tag ranks and looking to do the unprecedented. Already, 2023 saw a historic feat of three back to back WTL wins and the first victory in the tournament as IWGP Tag Team Champions. After close to a year away from those title belts however, will we see Bishamon renew their claim?
BULLET CLUB (Chase Owens & KENTA)
2nd entry, 2nd consecutive
In their second year as a duo, Chase Owens and KENTA bring BULLET CLUB flavour to World tag League. Last year their performance in the tournament would be segued into more regular teamwork through the early part of 2024, and a pair of brief (and ill gotten) tag title reigns Will more success come to end 2024?
In their second year as a duo, Chase Owens and KENTA bring BULLET CLUB flavour to World tag League. Last year their performance in the tournament would be segued into more regular teamwork through the early part of 2024, and a pair of brief (and ill gotten) tag title reigns Will more success come to end 2024?
Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma
Debut team
After a team with Ren narita in the 2023 league ended in disaster for Shota Umino, the Roughneck would go through a turbulent year that has ended on a high with the news that he will be challenging for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 19. His A Block drawing has put him opposite the champion Zack Sabre Jr. to boot, but while singles glory is prominent in his mind, he’ll also be chasing tag gold as well. With a two time former tournament winner in Tompaki Honma at his side, this is a team to look out for.
After a team with Ren narita in the 2023 league ended in disaster for Shota Umino, the Roughneck would go through a turbulent year that has ended on a high with the news that he will be challenging for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 19. His A Block drawing has put him opposite the champion Zack Sabre Jr. to boot, but while singles glory is prominent in his mind, he’ll also be chasing tag gold as well. With a two time former tournament winner in Tompaki Honma at his side, this is a team to look out for.
United Empire (Jeff Cobb & Callum Newman)
Debut team
From power and technique to power and speed, Jeff Cobb and Callum Newman are set to be a spectacular sensation in World Tag League. With one UE team already IWGP Tag Team Champions in the freshly crowned Great-O-Khan and HENARE, might the next contenders be clad in green and gold as well?
From power and technique to power and speed, Jeff Cobb and Callum Newman are set to be a spectacular sensation in World Tag League. With one UE team already IWGP Tag Team Champions in the freshly crowned Great-O-Khan and HENARE, might the next contenders be clad in green and gold as well?
Alex Zayne & X
Debut team
Alex Zayne is back int he World Tag League hunt this year after a popular pairing with Lance Archer in 2023. This time though, it isn’t Monster Sauce who we’ll see in WTL. Zayne has instead prepared a mystery partner to take a bite out of the competition. Just who could it be?
Alex Zayne is back int he World Tag League hunt this year after a popular pairing with Lance Archer in 2023. This time though, it isn’t Monster Sauce who we’ll see in WTL. Zayne has instead prepared a mystery partner to take a bite out of the competition. Just who could it be?
Los Ingobernables De Japon (Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji)
Debut team
A hard hitting LIJ side of the NEVER Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi and the IWGP Global number one contender will hit World Tag League. With Los Ingobernables De Japon’s trademark teamwork and both men’s incredible explosivity, this has to be a favourite side to take the tag trophies, even if they wind up having to take their shot at the IWGP gold after January 4.
A hard hitting LIJ side of the NEVER Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi and the IWGP Global number one contender will hit World Tag League. With Los Ingobernables De Japon’s trademark teamwork and both men’s incredible explosivity, this has to be a favourite side to take the tag trophies, even if they wind up having to take their shot at the IWGP gold after January 4.
TMDK (Zack Sabre Jr. & Ryohei Oiwa)
Debut team
Two other men who will be busy at Wrestle Kingsdom are Zack Sabre Jr and Ryohei Oiwa, but this is another side that has to be circled as having trophy potential. ZSJ and Oiwa present a formidable blend of power and technique, and this side of the newest addition to the TMDK cause and the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion is one not to pass up.
Two other men who will be busy at Wrestle Kingsdom are Zack Sabre Jr and Ryohei Oiwa, but this is another side that has to be circled as having trophy potential. ZSJ and Oiwa present a formidable blend of power and technique, and this side of the newest addition to the TMDK cause and the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion is one not to pass up.
BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Gabe Kidd & SANADA)
Debut team
It was a night of shocking twists at Power Struggle November 4, but nothing was more shocking than SANADA’s betrayal of Taichi. Whether motivated by greed, jealousy or something else, SANADA turned his back on his closest friend in pro-wrestling and aligned himself with BULLET CLUB War Dogs. Now the cold and composed SANADA is alongside one of the business’ biggest hot heads in Gabe Kidd, and World Tag League has a potentially lethal combination.
It was a night of shocking twists at Power Struggle November 4, but nothing was more shocking than SANADA’s betrayal of Taichi. Whether motivated by greed, jealousy or something else, SANADA turned his back on his closest friend in pro-wrestling and aligned himself with BULLET CLUB War Dogs. Now the cold and composed SANADA is alongside one of the business’ biggest hot heads in Gabe Kidd, and World Tag League has a potentially lethal combination.
B BLOCK
United Empire (Great-O-Khan & HENARE)
3rd entry, 3rd consecutive. IWGP Tag Team Champions
The freshly minted IWGP Tag Team Champions Great-O-Khan and HENARE make a bid for B group success in World Tag League 2024. After stunning Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls to lift HENARE’s first tag titles and O-Khan’s third, will they achieve the same feat as Bishamon in 2023 and win as champions?
The freshly minted IWGP Tag Team Champions Great-O-Khan and HENARE make a bid for B group success in World Tag League 2024. After stunning Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls to lift HENARE’s first tag titles and O-Khan’s third, will they achieve the same feat as Bishamon in 2023 and win as champions?
Just Four Guys (TAKA Michinoku & Taichi)
Debut team
With Yuya Uemura on the shelf, and SANADA shockingly betraying Taichi at Power Struggle, this team’s faction name is the least of their concerns. Taichi had surely been planning to team with SANADA for this series, but now he and TAKA Michinoku will look to find answers and a new direction.
With Yuya Uemura on the shelf, and SANADA shockingly betraying Taichi at Power Struggle, this team’s faction name is the least of their concerns. Taichi had surely been planning to team with SANADA for this series, but now he and TAKA Michinoku will look to find answers and a new direction.
TMDK (Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls)
3rd entry, 3rd consecutive.
Former IWGP Champions Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls look to take the most direct path to the gold through World Tag League. The TMDK duo are looking for a major match in the Tokyo Dome this year, and now without their champions’ advantage, can they come into Wrestle Kingdom as challengers instead?
Former IWGP Champions Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls look to take the most direct path to the gold through World Tag League. The TMDK duo are looking for a major match in the Tokyo Dome this year, and now without their champions’ advantage, can they come into Wrestle Kingdom as challengers instead?
Los Ingobernables De Japon (Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi)
Debut team
A first time ever World Tag League dream team sees Tetsuya Naito alongside Hiromu Takahashi. Both left on the outside looking in to the Tokyo Dome, Naito and Hiromu could end up with a big time IWGP Tag Team Championship opportunity come Wrestle Kingdom.
A first time ever World Tag League dream team sees Tetsuya Naito alongside Hiromu Takahashi. Both left on the outside looking in to the Tokyo Dome, Naito and Hiromu could end up with a big time IWGP Tag Team Championship opportunity come Wrestle Kingdom.
Hiroshi Tanahashi & Jado
Debut team
Hiroshi Tanahashi had planned on teaming with El Phantasmo from Power Struggle onward, but as ELP is on the mend, he’ll be pairing with his Massive Heater, Jado instead. Jado and Tanahashi will certainly be putting the work in the gym for this World Tag League, and could be a dark horse contender. Might this veteran side set Tanahashi up for his incredible retirement year?
Hiroshi Tanahashi had planned on teaming with El Phantasmo from Power Struggle onward, but as ELP is on the mend, he’ll be pairing with his Massive Heater, Jado instead. Jado and Tanahashi will certainly be putting the work in the gym for this World Tag League, and could be a dark horse contender. Might this veteran side set Tanahashi up for his incredible retirement year?
Natural Classics (Tome & Stevie Fillip)
Debut team
Australian tag team sensations the Natural Classics finally make their Japanese NJPW debuts at World Tag League. Familiar faces to followers of NJPW TAMASHII, the Fillip brothers have been a dominant force on the Australian scene for years, and now seek to use WTL as a springboard to global success.
Australian tag team sensations the Natural Classics finally make their Japanese NJPW debuts at World Tag League. Familiar faces to followers of NJPW TAMASHII, the Fillip brothers have been a dominant force on the Australian scene for years, and now seek to use WTL as a springboard to global success.
Toru Yano & Boltin Oleg
Debut team
The other two thirds of the NEVER Openweight 6 man Champions, Toru yano and Boltin oleg compose a mighty force of amateur skill. With Boltin’s brawn and Yano’s brains, the sky might be the limit for these two.
The other two thirds of the NEVER Openweight 6 man Champions, Toru yano and Boltin oleg compose a mighty force of amateur skill. With Boltin’s brawn and Yano’s brains, the sky might be the limit for these two.
HOUSE OF TORTURE (Ren Narita & EVIL)
Debut team
EVIL and NJPW World TV Champion Ren Narita complete the World Tag League field. After already declaring war on Hiroshi Tanahashi and his retirement plans, what do they have in store for the other teams in this league?
EVIL and NJPW World TV Champion Ren Narita complete the World Tag League field. After already declaring war on Hiroshi Tanahashi and his retirement plans, what do they have in store for the other teams in this league?