Published 14:31 IST, June 17th 2024

AJ Styles to break the Forbidden Door off the hinges! WWE superstar set for a Japan return at NOAH

AJ Styles is all set to return to Japan to take part in what is deemed a dream match against a top Japanese wrestler at Pro Wrestling NOAH's upcoming PPV.

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Naomichi Marufiji vs AJ Styles | Image: X/@noahglobal
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The WWE has been doing something which they haven't done often in the past: allowing their superstars to feature in distinct promotions. Unlike the previous regime, the management has been allowing such appearances under the TKO banner. A lot of inter-brand fights have been happening lately, and the WWE has been capitalizing on all the hot chances they have been receiving. The WWE recently allowed one of the leasing superstars to feature for Pro Wrestling NOAH, and it has since been revealed that The Phenomenal One, AJ Styles will officially return to Japan to compete in something which has been deemed as a dream match.

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Top WWE superstar AJ Styles to make Japan return, face Marufiji at NOAH

WWE has been associated with TNA lately as their knockouts champion Jordynne Grace featured in NXT lately. Now, AJ Styles is all set to head back to Japan to compete in one of Pro Wrestling NOAH's shows as WWE's partnership with various independent promotions continues. The Phenomenal One is not just set to break the Forbidden Door but take it out of the hinges, as the upcoming clash is set to be a thriller. As announced by the Japanese promotion, AJ Styles will return to Japan to go against 'The Genius of the Ark' Naomichi Marufiji in a special singles match at their DESTINATION POV at Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.

AJ Styles also sent a message to the Genius of the Ark, saying that he is not coming to Japan to simply lose and that he expects them to tear the house down together.

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"This is WWE Superstar AJ Styles and I am here to announce that will be coming to Japan to face Japanese legend Marufuji at the Budukon for the NOAH event on July 13th. Marufuji I know way too much than I should about you and how talented you are. You’ve been doing this for a long time and your resume speaks for itself. But I’m not coming to Japan to lose, let's tear the house down on July 13th," Styles said in a video message.

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This is not the first time that a WWE wrestler has featured on NOAH. Back in The New Year 2023 PPV, the WWE allowed the 'King of Strong Style' Shinsuke Nakamura to go to Japan and compete in a dream match against The Great Muta.

Apart from AJ Styles, IYO SKY, the former WWE women's champion, will return to Japan to take part in Marigold's Summer Destiny show against Utami Hayashishita in a dream match-up.

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14:31 IST, June 17th 2024