With the victory, Cobb will face Kenta next week for the first time in a one on one environment. The two have only wrestled one previous time before when they met during World Tag League 2019.
Browsing: New Japan Cup USA
Going forward, Kenta is the likely favorite to win the New Japan Cup USA and face Jon Moxley at a later date for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship.
The marquee match will see Ring of Honor (ROH) wrestler Brody King make his return to NJPW after his last appearance on June 5, 2019. Take on the former six-time IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Tama Tonga of the Bullet Club.
The tournament officially billed as New Japan Cup 2020 USA will see the winner challenge IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley at a yet to be determined date.