New Japan Pro Wrestling announced today that Lio Rush will return to the promotion for their New Japan “Strong” show, which tapes in Southern California, on January 29th. Strong airs on NJPW World on Friday Nights at 10pm est. Rush will be teaming with IMPACT X-Division champion TJP and Fred Rosser to take on ELP, KENTA, and Hikuleo.
Here’s whats on tap for NJPW Strong “Lion’s Break” series in the coming weeks:
January 22:
- Ren Narita vs. Bateman
- Brody King vs. JR Kratos
- Jordan Clearwater and Kevin Knight vs. Sterling & Logan Riegel
January 29:
- Lio Rush, Fred Rosser, and TJP vs. KENTA, El Phantasmo, and Hikuleo
- Chris Dickinson vs. Rocky Romero
- Clark Connors vs. The DKC