New Japan Pro-Wrestling set for first US show of 2026 with major names set to compete

Pro wrestling star Rocky Romero talks to Fox News Digital about New Japan Pro-Wrestling's upcoming show in Trenton, New Jersey.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) is one of the top pro wrestling companies around the globe and it is looking to build upon its influence in the U.S. with its upcoming show this week.

The New Beginning will take place Friday in Trenton, New Jersey, at the CURE Insurance Arena and fans eager to take in strong-style pro wrestling will be able to see a loaded card.

Rocky Romero, a longtime NJPW wrestler and ambassador who also performs for AEW, told Fox News Digital that having the show in Central New Jersey was a perfect spot because of its location in between New York City and Philadelphia.

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New Japan Pro-Wrestling's The New Beginning will take place Feb. 27, 2026. (New Japan Pro-Wrestling)

"New Japan Pro-Wrestling, obviously, has been doing shows for the last seven years in the United States, all over. Usually we hit New York and Philadelphia – we found a spot right in the middle in Trenton, New Jersey," he said. "I think it’s a good place to appeal to both markets and I think just overall, the excitement of coming back to the East Coast, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, it’s really an event unlike any other. The hard-hitting style of Japanese professional wrestling here on American soil. There’s nothing like it."

There are several big names set to compete on the card.

David Finlay will take on Fred Rosser in a singles match, Ricochet will defend the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) National Championship against Taiji Ishimori, NJPW world TV champion El Phantasmo will defend his title against Kosuke Takeshita, International Wrestling Grand Prix (IWGP) women’s