NJPW Royal Quest
annual New Japan Pro-Wrestling event
Royal Quest is an annual professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Since its inception in 2019, it has been held annually in London, England.
History
The inaugural Royal Quest was the first-ever professional wrestling event independently promoted by NJPW in the United Kingdom. It was the first UK event produced by NJPW after Strong Style Evolved UK on June 30 and July 1, 2018 (in partnership with Revolution Pro Wrestling). Royal Quest II, the second Royal Quest, took place on October 1 & 2, 2022, establishing Royal Quest as an annual event. NJPW returned to the Copper Box for Royal Quest III on October 14, 2023. Royal Quest IV, the fourth event in the Royal Quest chronology, took place on October 20, 2024.
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