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Oftentimes when an undercard talent is let go from WWE, they will flounder on the indies. Some like Heath Slater…

Right now in the United States brand of New Japan Pro Wrestling, they are gearing up for their edition of…

Both wrestlers were feeling the after-effects of their opening round match, with Chris Bey using the opportunity to work over ACH’s back as the former Impact Wrestling X-Division Champion looked to put his name on the map by winning Super J Cup 2020.

The second opening match to the single-elimination tournament saw veterans ACH and original NJPW Los Angeles (LA) Dojo graduate TJP go to battle. The two competitors have been teaming together on NJPW Strong as of late, but the two friends drew each other in the opening round of the Super J Cup 2020 campaign.

The opening match to the single-elimination tournament saw NJPW Los Angeles (LA) Dojo Young Lion and Lion’s Break Crown 2020 winner Clark Connors take on former X Division (Impact Wrestling) Champion Chris Bey. 

TJP is a graduate of the original NJPW Los Angeles (LA) Dojo and is an interesting entry into the Super J Cup 2020 field. He’s been a regular of NJPW Strong since its inception. While he has had success in single-elimination tournaments earlier in his career, his opening round contest against ACH presents a unique challenge.

ACH made his return to NJPW earlier this year. In the past, he competed in Best of the Super Juniors 24 (2017) and 25 (18), giving him experience within the companies tournament system. However, Super J Cup 2020 will be the first single-elimination tournament he’s taken part in within NJPW.

Since making his Impact Wrestling [Impact] debut in February 2019, Chris Bey has gone on to become X Division Champion and make a name for himself within the company. While his reign wasn’t lengthy, Bey solidified himself as a worthy challenge for any junior champion across the world.

NJPW Los Angeles (LA) Dojo Young Lion and Lion’s Break Crown 2020 winner Clark Connors enters Super J Cup 2020 as a massive underdog, especially since he faces former Impact Wrestling X Division Champion Chris Bey in the opening round of the single night tournament, yet Connors will look to make a statement.

While the best Junior Heavyweights around Japan gear up for the latest edition of Best Of Super Juniors, NJPW didn’t…