Sasha Banks makes NJPW debut, AEW next? Wrestle Kingdom, AEW, NXT recaps

Sasha Banks debuting as Mercedes Moné at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 kicks off a loaded episode as 2023 remains off to a hot start. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at Mercedes' first in-ring appearance since leaving WWE before diving into speculation about whether she's headed to AEW or perhaps back to WWE [3:35]. Next is a breakdown of the major matches at Wrestle Kingdom [17:00], mainly the epic between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW's revamped look for 2023 [26:15], its build to next week's star-studded show, plans for for MJF vs. Bryan Danielson and Darby Allin winning the TNT title. NXT was primarily centered around the build for New Year's Evil and Vengeance Day [49:00] with Bron Breakker and Grayson Waller closing the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.