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NJPW Strong Streamed January 29, 2021 on New Japan World The broadcast team of Alex Koslov and Kevin Kelly checked in to run down the card. As a reminder, we are on the way to Lion’s Break Contender… 1. Clark Connors vs. The DKC. Kelly pointed out that The DKC is the newest Young Lion. The DKC also rushed to the ring in black trunks and black boots to prove that he’s a Young Lion. The two felt each other out to start the match. Kelly explained how in theory, Connors should win because Th...

NJPW Strong Streamed January 22, 2021 on New Japan World Kevin Kelly and Alex Koslov checked in on commentary to run down the card. The new video showcasing the show’s wrestlers aired again, so apparently that’s a regular thing… 1. Kevin Knight and Jordan Clearwater vs. Logan Riegel and Sterling Riegel. Knight and Logan began with some quick moves before Clearwater tagged in and eventually, the twins landed a double suplex. Clearwater countered a double-team move to tag in Knight who fir...

NJPW has announced the lineup for Fridays Road to Lions Break Contender edition of NJPW Strong.  El Phantasmo will make his Strong debut, teaming with Bullet Club stablemates KENTA and Hikuleo in the main event. They will face Fred Rosser, ACH and Blake Christian in six-man tag action.  KENTA is coming off a win at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15, where he successfully defended his IWGP United States Championship right to challenge briefcase against Satoshi Kojima. ELP lost to Hiromu Takahashi on nig...

They wrote: “ On January 6’s New Year Dash event, Hiroyoshi Tenzan was stretchered away from the ring following an attack from Great-O-Khan. Tenzan was examined by doctors and treated for a neck injury. Tenzan’s injury is not thought to be serious, and he will make a full recovery. Tenzan will undergo another thorough evaluation before he is cleared for further action. We wish him the best in his recovery.” – NJPW Strong returns tomorrow night with Road to Lion’s Break Contender and...