The show opened with Rosser addressing his opponent for tonight, JR Kratos. He explained that this match was not about him, but about Rosser.
Kratos said that “the best, top-tier, no bullsh t” wrestlers are in NJPW. He said he respects Rosser’s wrestling and what he stands for, but since Rosser called him out, now Kratos has a reason to disrespect him. Rosser said you can’t manufacture passion and that he wants the New Japan Cup USA 2021 more than anything else. Kratos said he d show Rosser and the New Japan world that there is a legit no-bullsh t wrestler in their midst.