It’s that time of year again – the New Japan Cup is back to it’s usual March window, having been delayed last year due to the pandemic. Once again, the winner of the New Japan Cup gets a title shot – this time at Sakura Genesis on April 4, and it’ll be for the new IWGP World Heavyweight Championship that the winner of Kota Ibushi vs. El Desperado at the 49th Anniversary Show will receive. Unlike last year, we’ve got an all-heavyweight field, with some familiar names returning after having been off the last few tours. Quarantines are complete, and starting this Thursday at the anniversary show, we’ll hit our first New Japan tournament of the year. Here’s the matches, paired off for your convenience