Wrestle Kingdom 19

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wrestle-kingdom-19

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is Wrestle Kingdom 19?Zack Sabre Jr
2. What is the promotional organization?New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW)
3. What is the event date?January 4, 2025
4. What is Wrestle Kingdom 19 and why is it special?Wrestle Kingdom 19 is New Japan Pro‑Wrestling’s biggest show, held on January 4, 2025 at the huge Tokyo Dome. It’s the 19th Wrestle Kingdom and the 34th year the event has been held on that day, making it a huge celebration of wrestling.
5. Who won the main championship at Wrestle Kingdom 19?Zack Sabre Jr. kept the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. A new IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion was crowned when Yota Tsuji beat David Finlay.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW): A premier professional wrestling promotion renowned for its athletic, hard-hitting style and international reach.
Tokyo Dome: A massive, iconic multi-purpose stadium in Tokyo, Japan, frequently hosting NJPW's most significant annual event.
IWGP Championships: The primary world and regional championship titles contested within New Japan Pro-Wrestling, representing the pinnacle of achievement.
Lumberjack Match: A wrestling match where ringside participants (lumberjacks) prevent the combatants from leaving the ring, often leading to brawls outside.