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A win for “The Alpha Wolf” Karl Fredericks would garner the biggest victory in his career if he can defeat Jeff Cobb who has begun to make his name within NJPW.

The marquee match of the event saw former eight-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion and one-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion (as Black Tiger), Rocky Romero face the debuting “Filthy” Tom Lawlor.

Taylor displayed an impressive array of Catch Wrestling fundamentals, that were used to keep DKC off balance, however, his younger opponent showed cunning and determination to counter Taylor at several points.

The up-close shots presented a more athletic and intimate view of the action for those viewing on New Japan World — differing from the more cinematic approaches other major promotions have adopted and expanded on in recent months.