35-year-old veteran becomes the first ever NJPW World TV Champion, reunites with former WWE stars Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls

TMDK have found themselves a new member
TMDK have found themselves a new member

Former WWE Superstars and current NJPW stars Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls have reunited with Zack Sabre Jr.

At Wrestle Kingdom 17, Sabre Jr. became the first-ever NJPW World Television Champion by beating Ren Narita. In doing so, he also won his first-ever singles title in the promotion.

Post-match, Haste and Nicholls made their way to the ring and offered Sabre Jr. a TMDK shirt. The newly crowned NJPW World Television Champion wore the shirt and officially joined his new faction.

A few weeks ago, Minoru Suzuki disbanded the Suzuki-gun, leaving all group members without a faction. His former stablemates Taichi, El Desperado, and others also remain without a stable.

TMDK, often known as The Mighty Don't Kneel, recently lost a crucial member in the form of Bronson Reed. The popular star left New Japan Pro-Wrestling to rejoin WWE.

Zack Sabre Jr. will aim to build up the TMDK faction and establish its place as a dominant group among the likes of Bullet Club, CHAOS, and the United Empire. Going forward, the 35-year-old will also aim to defend his World Television Championship simultaneously.

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