Yota Tsuji Set to Face His Protégé Ares at NJPW Bound for Unbound

New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced a new matchup for NJPW Bound for Unbound later this month. Reigning IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji will face off against his protege, Vietnamese pro wrestler Ares, in a singles bout.

NJPW Bound for Unbound is scheduled for Friday, November 20 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Here’s the updated lineup:

* Yota Tsuji vs. Ares
* Shingo Takagi & Natsupoi vs. Jeff Cobb & Chihiro Hashimoto
* Drilla Moloney vs. Daiki Nagai

As previously reported, Tsuji will defend his title next against former champion and AEW star Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom 21 in January. Wrestle Kingdom 21 is set for January 4, 2027 at the Tokyo Dome. It will stream live on NJPW World.