7 biggest moments in professional wrestling from November 2017

#4 Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega announced for Wrestle Kingdom XII

Chris Jericho faces Kenny Omega for the first time ever for New Japan Pro Wrestling.

November 5th, saw the online bantering between the IWGP United States champion and the Best in the World come to a head. Chris Jericho appeared via video screen at an NJPW event and challenged Kenny Omega for his IWGP United States championship. An immediate buzz started on social media and throughout the wrestling world since it hinted that Jericho, who was recently in WWE, will appear in a New Japan Pro Wrestling ring for the first time in twenty years.

The buzz illustrates the notoriety of Jericho and validates how incredible Omega is, arguably the best wrestler outside North America today. Announcing the match two months prior to its actual date leaves many opportunities for both men to use various means to promote the confrontation. Regardless of who walks away victorious, fans can be rest assured that they will be treated to a match they may have thought they could only dream about On January 4th that dream becomes a reality.