ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds (2016)
ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds (2016) was a series of professional wrestling events co-produced by Ring of Honor (ROH) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The tour consisted of four shows held in May 2016 across various locations in the United States. It marked the third annual War of the Worlds tour, following the inaugural event in 2014 and the 2015 edition.
The shows featured a mix of ROH and NJPW talent, providing North American audiences with the opportunity to see NJPW stars compete and allowing ROH wrestlers to showcase their skills against international competition. The cards included matches that combined wrestlers from both promotions, as well as singles and tag team contests featuring performers solely from either ROH or NJPW. Notable wrestlers who participated in the tour included Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kazuchika Okada, Tetsuya Naito, Tomohiro Ishii, Roderick Strong, Jay Lethal, Kyle O'Reilly, and Adam Cole.
The events contributed to ongoing storylines within both ROH and NJPW, and some matches had championship implications, including ROH World Championship and ROH World Tag Team Championship defenses. The tour typically drew strong attendance and generated positive critical reception, highlighting the synergy between the two wrestling promotions. The specific dates and locations for the 2016 tour were:
- May 8, 2016: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- May 11, 2016: Dearborn, Michigan
- May 13, 2016: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- May 14, 2016: New York, New York