Wrestle Kingdom 17: A Look at the Biggest Event in Japanese Professional Wrestling

 Wrestle Kingdom 17 was a professional wrestling event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) that took place on January 4, 2021 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. It was the 17th edition of NJPW's annual Wrestle Kingdom event and featured wrestlers from NJPW as well as other promotions.

The main event of Wrestle Kingdom 17 was a match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, in which Tetsuya Naito defeated Kota Ibushi to retain the title. The event also featured a number of other high-profile matches, including a match between Kazuchika Okada and Will Ospreay for the IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships, a match between Jay White and KENTA for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship, and a match between EVIL and SANADA for the IWGP Tag Team Championship.

Wrestle Kingdom 17 was a highly-anticipated event and attracted a large number of fans, both in attendance at the Tokyo Dome and watching online around the world. It was praised by critics for its high-quality matches and exciting action, and was considered one of the best wrestling events of the year.

In addition to the wrestling matches, Wrestle Kingdom 17 featured a number of other attractions, including a concert by Japanese rock band Kishidan and a fireworks display. The event was also notable for being held during the COVID-19 pandemic, with NJPW implementing strict health and safety measures to protect the wrestlers and fans.