King of Pro-Wrestling (2015)

King of Pro-Wrestling (2015)
Promotional poster for the event, featuring various NJPW wrestler
PromotionNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
DateOctober 12, 2015[1]
CityTokyo, Japan[1]
VenueRyōgoku Kokugikan[1]
Attendance8,302[1]
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King of Pro-Wrestling (2015) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took place on October 12, 2015, in Tokyo at Ryōgoku Kokugikan. The main event saw Kazuchika Okada defending the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against A.J. Styles. All in all, the event featured nine matches, four of which were contested for championships.[1][2][3]

In addition to airing worldwide through NJPW World, the event also aired in Japan as a regular PPV through SKY PerfecTV!.[4] It was also first event on NJPW World to feature English commentary,[5] provided by Kevin Kelly and Matt Striker.[6] It was the fourth event under the King of Pro-Wrestling name.

  1. ^ a b c d e "King of Pro-Wrestling". New Japan Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  2. ^ Meltzer, Dave (October 11, 2015). "NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 10–11: Kazuchika Okada vs. A.J. Styles for IWGP heavyweight title". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  3. ^ Johnson, Mike (October 12, 2015). "Tokyo Dome main event is set: complete NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2015 coverage". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  4. ^ “秋の両国決戦”で、オカダとAJが正面激突！10月12日（月・祝）両国国技館大会をスカパー！で生中継！. New Japan Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). September 18, 2015. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  5. ^ Macklin, Matthew; Crockett, Paul (October 2, 2015). "New Japan to broadcast October event in English on New Japan World". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  6. ^ Meltzer, Dave (October 2, 2015). "Fri update: John Cena taking time off, Johnny Hendricks hospitalized". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved October 2, 2015.