The event featured high-stakes title changes and historic appearances:
: Following the IWGP Women's Championship match (won by KAIRI ), former WWE star Mercedes Moné made a shocking debut to challenge the champion, marking a significant moment for NJPW’s women’s division. NJPW.Wrestle.Kingdom.17.In.Tokyo.Dome.2023.01.0...
: The wrestling legend Keiji Muto (The Great Muta) competed in his last match for the promotion, teaming with Hiroshi Tanahashi and Shota Umino to defeat Los Ingobernables de Japón. The event featured high-stakes title changes and historic
Wrestle Kingdom is often called the "". The 2023 edition was particularly significant as it was the first since the pandemic to allow cheering and vocal support from the fans. It also set the stage for a second night of competition on January 21 at Yokohama Arena, which focused on a cross-promotional rivalry between NJPW and Pro Wrestling NOAH. 2023.01.04 WRESTLE KINGDOM 17 in TOKYO DOME The 2023 edition was particularly significant as it
Taiji Ishimori (c) vs. Hiromu Takahashi vs. El Desperado vs. Master Wato IWGP Tag Team Title FTR (c) vs. Bishamon (Goto & Yoshi-Hashi) Bishamon Historical Significance
Wrestle Kingdom 17, held on January 4, 2023, at the Tokyo Dome , was a milestone event for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) . It drew an attendance of 26,085 and served as a tribute to NJPW founder Antonio Inoki, who passed away in late 2022.