The event featured high-stakes title changes and historic appearances:
Wrestle Kingdom 17, held on January 4, 2023, at the Tokyo Dome , was a milestone event for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) . It drew an attendance of 26,085 and served as a tribute to NJPW founder Antonio Inoki, who passed away in late 2022. NJPW.Wrestle.Kingdom.17.In.Tokyo.Dome.2023.01.0...
Rainmaker: Kazuchika Okada becomes the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING The event featured high-stakes title changes and historic
: Kazuchika Okada defeated Jay White to reclaim the title, solidifying his position as the "Rainmaker" of the promotion. NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING : Kazuchika Okada defeated Jay
: The wrestling legend Keiji Muto (The Great Muta) competed in his last match for the promotion, teaming with Hiroshi Tanahashi and Shota Umino to defeat Los Ingobernables de Japón.
: Following the IWGP Women's Championship match (won by KAIRI ), former WWE star Mercedes Moné made a shocking debut to challenge the champion, marking a significant moment for NJPW’s women’s division.
: In a highly anticipated "Forbidden Door" style encounter, Kenny Omega returned to NJPW and defeated Will Ospreay in a match lasting over 34 minutes.