Jon Moxley & KENTA To Enter G1 Climax Tournament

Jon Moxley officially confirmed he will enter this year’s G1 Climax tournament. Moxley defeated Shota Umino today in the opening match from New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Dominion event in Osaka. It was just Moxley’s second match in the promotion, having won the IWGP United States championship from Juice Robinson in his first on Wednesday.

Following today’s match in Osaka, Moxley cut a short promo and confirmed he will be entering this year’s G1.

Later in the evening, KENTA (fka Hideo Itami) was also confirmed for this year’s tournament.

The tournament kicks off on July 7th with a show from the American Airlines Arena in Dallas. It will then return to Japan will it will take place from July 13th to August 12th.