Former WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler made headlines with a stunning appearance at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 in the Tokyo Dome.
Dolph Ziggler, who dedicated an impressive 19 years to WWE, experienced some of the most memorable moments of his career. Ziggler’s crowning achievements occurred in 2013 and 2014, when he cashed in his Money in the Bank contract to become the World Heavyweight Champion against Alberto Del Rio. Additionally, he made history when he single-handedly defeated Team Authority at the Survivor Series in 2014.
Ziggler, who was released from WWE in September 2023, has been absent from the wrestling scene since his last match on WWE RAW against JD McDonagh on May 29, 2023. Since September, he has been a free agent, leaving fans speculating about his next move until now.
Wrestle Kingdom 18 proved to be full of unexpected moments, especially just before the IWGP tag team championship and STRONG Openweight tag team championship unification match. This bout featured Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & Yoshimi-Hashi) facing off against the Guerrillas of Destiny (Hikuleo & El Phantasmo) in a winners take all match.
In a surprising turn of events, Dolph Ziggler made his first appearance on the wrestling scene at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 since his WWE release. He was seen in attendance alongside his brother, Ryan Nemeth.
Wrestling fans, who were eagerly awaiting Dolph Ziggler’s next chapter in his post-WWE journey, have finally gotten their answer.
What’s next for former WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler?
Former WWE World Champion Dolph Ziggler, whose departure from WWE in September 2023 garnered attention, surprised fans with an appearance at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18.
During NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18, Ziggler and his brother, Ryan Nemeth, made a notable entrance and took their seats in the crowd just before the winners-take-all tag team title match between Bishamon and the Guerrillas of Destiny. It seems that both Dolph Ziggler and Ryan Nemeth are gearing up to join NJPW’s tag team scene.
The upcoming chapters of Ziggler’s wrestling journey raise curiosity about the name he will adopt – whether he’ll stick with his real name, Nick Nemeth, or unveil a fresh identity to the delight of fans.