Some history is heading to American Airlines Center this summer.
On July 6 in Dallas, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) will hold the opening night of its 29th annual G1 Climax tournament, marking the first time the promotion has ever brought its premiere month-long tournament to the United States.
In addition, AXS TV -- a television station in which Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban serves as chairman, CEO, and president -- announced Friday they will be broadcasting the event live.
"The G1 Climax tournament is the greatest tournament in pro wrestling and differentiates New Japan Pro Wrestling from the competition," said AXS TV Fights CEO Andrew Simon in a statement. "Having night one take place in the United States shows that NJPW is now a global company with worldwide interest. We are excited to broadcast this historic night live to AXS TV fans."
The G1 Climax will become the fourth broadcast for the network of an NJPW event on U.S. soil. NJPW commentator Kevin Kelly is set to call the action on AXS TV.
NJPW's annual tournament features round-robin competition among the company's top stars, with the winners facing off for a contract which grants them a chance to wrestle for the IWGP World Heavyweight title.
Hiroshi Tanahashi won the G1 Climax for the third time in 2018, and the list of former winners includes now-WWE wrestler Shinsuke Nakamura (2011), and new executive vice president of All Elite Wrestling Kenny Omega (2016).
Tickets for the July show go on sale March 13. For more ticket information, fans can visit njpw1972.com.
