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 fired up and landed a hip-toss for a two-count.
Knight hit a very good-looking dropkick for a two-count as Kelly explained that Knight played college football. Clearwater tagged in and the two knocked one of the twins to the ground. Clearwater hit a suplex and got a near-fall. Kelly played up Clearwater’s ego before he landed a back suplex and went for a pin, but Logan made the save.
NJPW Strong
Streamed January 8, 2021 on New Japan World
The show began with “Filthy” Tom Lawlor cutting a promo saying Rust Taylor couldn’t cut the mustard. He also said the sponsors want him gone and told him to take a hike and go on vacation to Florida. Kevin Kelly and Alex Koslov then checked in to run down the card.
McGuire’s Musings: I like it. A good way to send Rust Taylor off to NXT (where he is known as Tyler Rust), and it builds intrigue to who the mystery partner will be in the main event.
1. Clark Connors vs. Kevin Knight. Before the match, a video package aired touting new talent coming to Strong, including Lio Rush. Kelly, meanwhile, talked about how they are on the Road To Lion’s Break Contender. He then went on to explain how Knight and Connors come from the same wrestling tree. The wrestlers locked up and worked each other on the mat before Knight ended up on top of Connors.
Quick Results
Tanga Loa, Chase Owens & Hikuleo pinned Misterioso, Juice Robinson & David Finlay in 6:25 ( )
Tama Tonga pinned ACH in 11:12 ( ½)
Jay White pinned Karl Fredericks in 11:06 ( )
Kevin Kelly and Alex Koslov are back on the call for this – they tell us that next week KENTA defends his briefcase against Brody King, but this week we’ll see Jay White vs. Karl Fredericks in the main event.
Riegel Twins (Logan Riegel & Sterling Riegel) vs. Clark Connors & The DKC
These four have been in matches against each other for weeks now – in the spirit of friendly rivalry.
Clark and Sterling start out hot, trading chops, but a back elbow from Sterling put Connors down. Logan tags in as the twins double-team Connors with uppercuts and splashes, with Sterling returning for a two-count. Suplexes follow before DKC tried to make the save, but the Riegels clothesline them down before an attempted powerbomb onto Connors came up short, with a pounce from Clark clearing the ring.