5 Big Questions About Chris Jericho's NJPW Match With Kenny Omega
2. Is This The Launchpad For NJPW Expansion?
2017 has been a landmark year for NJPW in terms of growth outside its traditional stomping ground, largely as a result of the buzz that was generated from the Omega-Okada 45-minute epic at Wrestle Kingdom 11.
In terms of in-ring action, the Cleaner's bout with Jericho probably won't reach the same lofty heights - but it could make an equally big splash in terms of helping NJPW attract new fans in the Western markets that have for so long been dominated by WWE.
After all, we're talking here about an internationally renowned wrestler and musician (OK, just wrestler) who was only a few months ago embroiled in one of WWE's big storylines heading into WrestleMania.
Jericho is a huge star, and if NJPW is serious about global expansion this is exactly the kind of booking it needs to start securing on a regular basis. To do that, they need to show they are a viable stage for the biggest stars, something Y2J's appearance is proof of.