The NJPW Resurgence event on May 9, 2025, featured a significant surprise with the New Japan Pro-Wrestling debut of Bea Priestley. The international star, also recently known for her time in WWE as Blair Davenport, made an unannounced appearance and competed in a match.
Priestley’s arrival immediately adds another established name to NJPW’s burgeoning women’s division and the NJPW STRONG roster. Her opponent and the outcome of her debut match (details of which would be in the F4WOnline article) were met with considerable interest from the Ontario, California crowd.
Having recently become a free agent after her WWE departure in February 2025, speculation had been rife about Priestley’s next destination. Her appearance at Resurgence signals a clear intent to make her mark in NJPW, a promotion where she has history, having previously wrestled there and in its former UK-based partner promotion, Revolution Pro Wrestling.
This debut opens up numerous potential dream matches for Bea Priestley against top talent from NJPW and Stardom. Her aggressive in-ring style and established reputation make her a formidable addition, and fans will be eager to see what storylines and championship pursuits await her in New Japan.
