The STARDOM promotion in Japan shared the news on social media of Momo Watanabe challenging Mercedes Mone’ for the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship, which was reposted by New Japan’s English-language account.
The match is set for NJPW Capital Collision, emanating from the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. on Friday, August 30.
Mone’ won the championship from Stephanie Vaquer in a Title For Title match at Forbidden Door.
The other title in her possession will be on the line when Mone’ defends the TBS Championship against Britt Baker at All In on August 25 from Wembley Stadium in London, England.
The card for NJPW Capital Collision, courtesy of F4WOnline:
- NJPW Strong Women’s Championship: Mercedes Mone’ defends against Momo Watanabe
- NJPW Strong Openweight Championship: Gabe Kidd defends against Lio Rush
- NJPW Strong Tag Team Championship: TMDK (Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls) defend against Hechicero & Virus
- NJPW Strong Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Match: TMDK (Robbie Eagles & Bad Dude Tito) vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi & Tomohiro Ishii
- Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Titan
- Tom Lawlor & Fred Rosser vs. Jorel Nelson & Royce Isaacs
- Trish Adora vs. HANAKO
- Hiromu Takahashi vs. Mustafa Ali