Various: Taichi & Natsupoi vs. Thekla & Clark Connors Set for NJPW x Stardom Historic X-Over II, Matt Cardona on Being Open to All Options for Future of His Wrestling Career, Indies

Oct 22, 2024

Taichi & Natsupoi vs. Thekla & Clark Connors Announced for NJPW x Stardom Historic X-Over II

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced one new match for the card of their co-promoted NJPW x Stardom Historic X-Over II event, which takes place on November 17th at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka, Japan.

This new match announced was an Tag Team match of Taichi & Natsupoi vs. Thekla & Clark Connors.

Officially added to Historic X-Over II November 17!

A grudge mixed tag pits Thekla and Clark Connors against Taichi and Natsupoi!https://t.co/Eb2uyYCs1j #NJPWxSTARDOM pic.twitter.com/aeuWal0sBM
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) October 22, 2024

Current card for NJPW x Stardom Historic X-Over II event:

NJPW Provisional King of Pro Wrestling 2024 Championship – mystery Stardom opponent vs. Great-O-Khan (c)
Zack Sabre Jr. & Maika vs. El Desperado & Starlight Kid
Taichi & Natsupoi vs. Thekla & Clark Connors

Matt Cardona Comments on Being Open to All Options for Future of His Wrestling Career

Sports Illustrated’ Undisputed held a recent interview with TNA Wrestling and indies talent Matt Cardona. One of the topics discussed included Cardona’s thoughts about his latest evolution of his character in his wrestling career in the indies.

“I’m the f—— total package. I know Lex Luger is ‘The Total Package’, but I know I can do it all. It’s something new, something fresh, and that’s why I am ‘The Complete.’ I’m here to reinvent myself and reinvent the whole independent scene.”

Cardona also gave his thoughts about the future of his wrestling career and being open to all options for a decision on the next destination for his career.

“If someone in WWE or AEW calls me, we’ll talk. But that’s not where I’m at. I am focused on making tomorrow better than today. I can’t be bitter. I’m too focused on being better.
When I was in WWE, there was only so much I could control. Now I can control everything. Not everything is going to work, and I understand that. It’s why I’m dedicating my whole life to it. But I have all I’ve ever wanted–and that’s the opportunity. I can be on NXT on Tuesday. I could be on Dynamite on Wednesday. I would love to go to New Japan–there is a whole roster of people there I’ve yet to wrestle. I’m here to wrestle JBL on the indies–that’s a marquee matchup. No matter what, I’m going to keep killing it wherever I go–and give you something you’ve never seen before.”

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling recently touted about their sold out attendances for both nights of their Forged In Excellence events this past weekend at the St. Clair’s College in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

New Japan Pro Wrestling reportedly drew a paid attendance of 1,544 for their October 20th Royal Quest IV event in London, England, according to Post Wrestling.

House of Glory recently announced that The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) will be making an appearance for the company at their Live For The Moment event on December 20 in New York City, New York.

This past Friday’s Super Smashing Halloween event for NWA Chicago in Highland Park, Illinois featured Big Mama defeating Natalia Markova, Tiffany Nieves, and Haley J in a Four-way match to become the new NWA World Women’s Television Champion.

Ring of Honor recently announced one new segment for this week’s ROH TV show on October 24th. This new segment announced was a ROH Women’s world Championship Celebration segment featuring Athena, Lexy Nair, & Billie Starkz.

TNA Wrestling announced one new match for the card of this week’s Impact! show on October 24th:

Six-Man Scramble match – Frankie Kazarian vs. AJ Francis vs. Sami Callihan vs. Laredo Kid vs. Jake Something vs. Jason Hotch

TNA also recently announced two new matches for the card of their Impact! taping on October 27th in Detroit, Michigan:

“Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Moose
The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel) vs. FIR$T CLA$$ (KC Navarro & AJ Francis)

Major League Wrestling recently announced one new match for the card of their MLW Fusion taping on November 9th in Cicero, Illinois:

Matt Riddle vs. Minoru Suzuki

MLW also announced one new match for the card of their co-promoted Lucha Apocalypto event with CMLL on November 9th in Cicero:

MLW Featherweight Championship Triple Threat match – Lluvia vs Persephone vs. Janai Kai (c)

DEFY Wrestling recently announced one new match for the card of their co-promoted DDT x DEFY: In Utero event on November 9th in Seattle, Washington:

Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kohei Kinoshita