The Forbidden Door is clearly wide open, as Hiroshi Tanahashi appeared on AEW Dynamite: Fight For The Fallen.
In a brief promo, the eight-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion discussed his impressive list of accomplishments, but he noted how he has never held the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship. For this reason, Tanahashi stated that he will challenge the winner of the title match between Lance Archer and Hikuleo.
A new challenger has emerged! @njpw1972 ace Hiroshi Tanahashi (@tanahashi1_100) will challenge the winner of tonight’s #IWGP US Title match between @LanceHoyt and @Hiku_Leo.@njpwglobal @njpwworld @njpw1972 pic.twitter.com/VPj1YMgffD
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 29, 2021
Fans will know which opponent the New Japan ace will be facing by the conclusion of Wednesday’s show.
Tanahashi has practically done it all in NJPW; in addition to his world title reigns, he has won the IWGP Intercontinental Championship (twice) and the IWGP Tag Team Championship (three times). He has also won the prestigious G1 Climax three times; he emerged victorious in 2007, 2015, and 2018.
