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The marquee match saw former NEVER Openweight Champion, New Japan Cup USA 2020 winner, and Bullet Club member Kenta take on Ring of Honor (ROH) roster member Brody King for the right to make the V3 challenge of Jon Moxley’s second reign with the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship.

The marquee match sees former NEVER Openweight Champion, New Japan Cup USA 2020 winner, and Bullet Club member Kenta defend his right to the V3 IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship opportunity against Ring of Honor (ROH) roster member Brody King.

While the massive underdog, Fredericks came into the match with an offensive strategy, not backing down from his accomplished opponent. However, Switchblade showed his cunning and experience advantage throughout. 

“All Heart” Blake Christian has been a regular on NJPW Strong since the debut of the program. Since he’s competed in the Lion’s Break Crown tournament and shown growth since his arrival in the company. He is officially representing United States independent wrestling company Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) in Super J Cup 2020.

Rey Horus (previously El Hijo de Rey Misterio II) is the nephew of the original Rey Misterio and the cousin of the global draw Rey Misterio Jr (spelled Rey Mysterio Jr in the United States), is a gifted high flying wrestler who is representing ROH in Super J Cup 2020.

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.

Former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion (w/reigning two-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion “Bone Soldier” Taiji Ishimori), former Revolution Pro Wrestling [RevPro] Undisputed British Cruiserweight Champion, Bullet Club member, and Super J Cup 2019 winner El Phantasmo [ELP] enters the tournament with hopes of repeating as golden jacket trophy winner.