WWE's 'The Beast In The East' looks set to be an exciting hybrid of a house show and a Network special. The event takes place on July 4th, emanating from Tokyo, Japan, with a Brock Lesnar main event. Despite a five thirty a.m start time on the east coast of America, the show looks well worth getting up early for. Any Lesnar match is a spectacle, and the Kevin Owens versus Finn Balor match for the NXT Title could prove to be a classic. The original booking of the show was to be built around Hideo Itami, but unfortunately he injured his shoulder back in May. He'll still be at The Beast In The East in some capacity, as he's a genuine big star in the country. Japanese legend and WWE Hall Of Famer Tatsumi Fujinami is also scheduled for an appearance. The show itself will be an intriguing mix of a house show and pay per view style special. It was never originally intended to be aired, but when Lesnar got on board it was clear that it could be a draw for WWE Network subscribers. The other interesting aspect will be the live crowd, as the Japanese wrestling culture tends to be quieter and more respectful to the in-ring performances. In terms of a results, it could end up being a very dramatic night.
