Will Ospreay Set To Return At New Japan'S Sakura Genesis In April
AEW wrestler Will Ospreay has officially been announced to return for New Japan Pro-Wrestling's upcoming Sakura Genesis event in April, marking a significant reunion with the United Empire storyline. The announcement follows his recent appearances at NJPW events and confirms he will compete again after returning from dojos or other commitments earlier this year.
Key Points
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1Will Ospreay has been confirmed as a participant on New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) Sakura Genesis.
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2The AEW wrestler will compete in his first NJPW match since returning from double neck fusion surgery at the Revolution pay-per-view event.
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3Ospreay is set to team with United Empire members HENARE and Great-O-Khan against Yuya Uemura, Taichi Yoshida on April 4.
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4This return marks Ospreay's debut in NJPW following his absence since January due to neck injuries.
Developments
Perspectives
Will Ospreay has been officially confirmed by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) as a returning wrestler, set to reunite members of the 'United Empire' at Ryogoku Kokugikan following his recovery from neck surgery.
— (Mar 27, 20:28] AEW's Will Ospreay Announced For NJPW Return, United Empire Reunion (Wrestlinginc)'Before he showed his face in [AEW], will os pre ay made a way to back up old promotion new japan pro wrestling', indicating that the wrestler is returning from an absence where AEW was not involved.
— [Mar 27, 19:30] Will Ospreay is returning to New Japan and there's a storyline waiting for him (Cagesideseats)'Will os pre ay returned double neck fusion surgery at the revolution pay-per-view', highlighting his medical recovery as part of this return.
— [Mar 27, 13:54] Will Ospreay added to NJPW Sakura Genesis (Postwrestling)"Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion will os pre ay is set up new japan pro wrestling sakura genesis event on april fourth two thousand twenty six", confirming his title history and the specific date of return.
— [Mar 27, 13:54] Will Ospreay Set to Compete at NJPW Sakura Genesis (Postwrestling)'Will os pre ay is back in new japan pro wrestling', with a scheduled match on April fourth against Yuya Uemura and Ta
— [Mar 27, 13:54] Will Ospreay Returning To NJPW At Sakura Genesis (Fightful)AEW star Will Ospreay is returning to NJPW for a six-man tag team match against Yuya Uemura's trio on Friday night as part of the United Empire reunion following his recent surgery and return from AEW Dynamite. This marks his first appearance in an all-Japanese promotion since New Beginning 2024, where he previously pledged loyalty to new leader Callum Newman before leaving for full-time work with AEW earlier that year.
Will Ospreay returned from AEW and paid respects to Hiroshi Tanahashi at NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 20 before announcing his upcoming match against United Empire rivals on April 4 in Tokyo, despite recent tension with faction leader Callum Newman. The original members of the United Empire will reunite for this bout as part of Ospreay's return storybook after recovering from neck fusion surgery and booking a showdown with Jon Moxley at AEW Dynasty PPV earlier that year (2026).
Will Osprey has returned from double neck fusion surgery and will compete in his debut match for New Japan Pro-Wrestling since February 2024 at the Sakura Genesis event on April 4. In addition to a six-man tag team bout, Callum Newman is set to challenge IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji in the main event of this Saturday's show held at Sumo Hall.
Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Will Ospreay is confirmed to compete in a six-man tag team match at NJPW's Sakura Genesis event on April 4, 2026. He will join United Empire members HENARE and Great-O-Khan against Yuya Uemura, Taichi, and El Desperado as part of the updated card for this Tokyo-based show in Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Will Ospreay is returning to New Japan Pro-Wrestling for the April 4th Sakura Genesis event, where he will team with Great-O-Khan and HENARE against Taichi, El Desperado, and Yuya Uemura. Additionally, Newman headlines by challenging IWGP Heavyweight Champion Callum Tsuji in a title match at this show's main card lineup for NJPW Pro-Wrestling events scheduled on April 4th