NJPW: Summer Struggle Night 12 Results, Full Card for NJPW Strong, More NJPW News & Notes

Indie / Misc

Steve C.

Aug 26, 2020

NJPW Summer Struggle 2020 Night 12 Results – Aug. 26, 2020

August 26, 2020
Tokyo, Japan – Korakuen Hall

Quick Match Results:

YOSHI-HASHI, Tomohiro Ishii, & Hirooki Goto defeated Yuya Uemura, Yota Tsuji, & Yuji Nagata via Butterfly Lock (submission 10:38)
Master Wato, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Kota Ibushi, & Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated DOUKI, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Zack Sabre Jr., & Taichi via High Fly Flow (pinfall 10:05)
King of Pro Wrestling Championship Tournament First Round – No Finishers Allowed match – El Desperado defeated Satoshi Kojima via disqualification (14:13)
King of Pro Wrestling Championship Tournament First Round – Two Count Pinfalls match – Toru Yano defeated BUSHI via Magistral Cradle (pinfall 4:44)
King of Pro Wrestling Championship Tournament First Round – Submission match – SANADA defeated SHO via Figure-Four Leglock (submission 19:37)
King of Pro Wrestling Championship Tournament First Round – 3-on-1 Handicap match – Kazuchika Okada defeated Yujiro Takahashi, Gedo, & Jado via Cobra Clutch (submission 15:26)

Full Card for Friday’s Episode of NJPW Strong

New Japan Pro Wrestling recently announced the full card for this Friday’s episode of NJPW Strong.

This week’s episode features three matches and will be the start of this year’s Fighting Sprint Unleashed tour in the United States.

Danny Limelight vs. Jordan Clearwater
Clark Connors, Karl Fredericks, ACH, & TJP vs. Adrian Quest, Blake Christian, Barrett Brown, & Misterioso
PJ Black vs. Chase Owens

IWGP U.S. Title Status, Tom Lawlor Update, Tanga Loa Contract, KENTA on WWE Career

NJPW officials currently do not have a date set in mind for Jon Moxley to defend his IWGP United States Championship against KENTA, who won this year’s New Japan Cup USA tournament, according to the Wrestling Observer. Dave Meltzer reported that the main issue is the current travel restrictions caused by the on-going coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Tom Lawlor reportedly will be making additional appearances for NJPW within the near future, according to PWInsider.

Fightful held a recent interview with Tanga Loa and one of the topics discussed included Loa revealing that his contract with NJPW expires soon.

“Yeah, it’s going to be up soon. What’s nice is that the company’s been real good about staying in contact with us and letting us know how things will work and we’ll talk again once this pandemic is done. Which it won’t. What’s nice is Japan, I think you’ve seen it, they’ve been able to fill their arenas up to 50% capacity. They have people. Which is nice to see people in the arenas again in Japan. But, until we get back to Japan, keep fighting. Make sure you’re doing your best to stay healthy to contribute to the company.”

Sports Illustrated held a recent interview with KENTA and one of the topics discussed included KENTA’s thoughts on his career in WWE.

“I’ve felt in my heart that the five years I spent in WWE were the most frustrating days of my life. I’ve talked about this, but I’ll always remember the humiliation in America. Being here reminds me of that regret. And when you’re not good, you tell yourself that. That is what inspires me.”