Jushin Liger Announced For NJPW G1 In Dallas

New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that Jushin Thunder Liger will be part of the NJPW G1 event in Dallas on July 6. However, they have not added him to the tournament. Liger hasn’t been a part of the G1 Climax tournament since 2006. Here’s the press release:

Jyushin Thunder Liger coming to Dallas!

On July 6, G1 CLIMAX 29 will kick off at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Alongside the four wrestlers who have been announced, Jyushin Thunder Liger is now confirmed for this event! Liger has announced his retirement and final match at Wrestle Kingdom 14, so don’t miss your chance to see him in person!

*The “G1 CLIMAX 29” entrants will be announced at a later date.

Wrestlers Confirmed for G1 CLIMAX 29 at the American Airlines Center

・Jyushin Thunder Liger

・Kazuchika Okada (IWGP Heavyweight Champion)

・Kota Ibushi (IWGP Intercontinental Champion)

・Tetsuya Naito

・Jay White

HEIWA Presents G1 CLIMAX 29 “Opening day in Dallas”

・Date / Time: Saturday, July 6 – Doors 3:30pm (CDT), Bell 5:00pm (CDT)

・Venue: American Airlines Center

・Address: 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas, TX 75219