The Lion’s Break Crown 2020 tournament comes to a conclusion during the October 9, 2020, New Japan Strong episode. Will Clark Connors use the match to graduate from the New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) Los Angeles (LA) Dojo or will Danny Limelight use this match to secure his future with NJPW’s main branch in Japan?
The marquee match of the event showcases the team led by former eight-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Rocky Romero as he teams with former NEVER Openweight Champion Jeff Cobb, former IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champion David Finlay, NJPW LA Dojo graduate “Alpha Wolf” Karl Fredericks, ACH, and NJPW Original LA Dojo graduate TJP against the Bullet Club team of former; IWGP Heavyweight, IWGP Intercontinental, and IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion “Switchblade” Jay White, former NEVER Openweight Champion Kenta, former six-time IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga/Tanga Loa), Chase Owens, and NJPW Noge Dojo graduate Hikuleo.
The Bullet Club team should have the advantage due to their experience working together, but their task won’t be easy. With elimination rules, anything could happen and sway the outcome of the match.
The finals of the Lion’s Break Crown 2020 tournament occupies the headline spot as NJPW LA Dojo Young Lion Clark Connors takes on Danny Limelight.
Connors will have the power and ground advantage, while Limelight will have the speed and aerial advantage. The match is a huge opportunity for both to take the next step during their career.
A win for Connors means he is ready to graduate from the Young Lion’s system, while a victory for Limelight means he deserves a spot within the main NJPW branch in Japan.
With Best of the Super Junior 27 (BOSJ 27) recently announced, the contest could also be a qualifier for the junior heavyweight tournament.
The opening match of the event showcases a six-person match as “No Days Off” Fred Rosser, “.50 Caliber” Barrett Brown, and Adrian Quest team up against Misterioso, Logan Riegel, and “All Heart” Blake Christian.
All contestants aside from Fred Rosser are looking to make their case for a BOSJ 27 spot, while Fred wants to prove he belongs competing on the main NJPW branch to go along with New Japan Pro Wrestling of America (NJoA).