New Japan Pro Wrestling is set to shine a spotlight on its next generation as the Young Lion Cup makes its long awaited return. The tournament, which has not been held since 2019, will take place during the upcoming Road to The New Beginning tour and will determine which prospect can truly claim Young Lion supremacy.
• Daiki Nagai vs Zane Jay first round match
• Katsuya Murashima vs winner of Daiki Nagai vs Zane Jay semifinal
• Finals with both competitors to be determined

All three Road to The New Beginning events will take place in Tokyo at Korakuen Hall, a venue long associated with pivotal moments for NJPW’s future stars.

The Young Lion Cup was last contested in 2019, where Karl Fredericks claimed victory before later moving on to WWE NXT as Eddy Thorpe. That tournament also featured names who have since become major players, including Yota Tsuji, Shota Umino, and Ren Narita, underlining how important this event can be for career trajectories.