Rakuten Eagles announced on the 24th that New Japan Pro-Wrestling will be making an appearance at their games against Nippon-Ham on September 4th (Friday) and 5th (Saturday).

On Friday, September 4th, wrestlers Tomoaki Honma and Oleg Bolchin will appear on radio and on stage, and on Saturday, September 5th, President Hiroshi Tanahashi will appear on radio and on stage, as well as throw the ceremonial first pitch.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling will be promoting Rakuten Eagles Mobile's Saikyo Park Miyagi ahead of their "ROAD TO DESTRUCTION" event at Sendai Sunplaza Hall on September 13th (Sunday).

▼ Comment from President Hiroshi Tanahashi

"I am Hiroshi Tanahashi, President and CEO of New Japan Pro-Wrestling Co., Ltd. The word I have cherished since my days as a professional wrestler is 'give it your all.' I will throw this ceremonial first pitch with all my might!"