By Gin Malkavar – POSTED ON 08/22/2020 AT 10:17 AM
New Japan Pro Wrestling of America (NJoA) yesterday aired the third episode of his weekly show, “NJPW: STRONG”. The program focused on the final of the New Japan Cup 2020 tournament in the USA, which faced KENTA against David Finlay in the main event.
For the past three weeks, New Japan has been running its new competition, the New Japan Cup 2020 in the USA, in his program for the American public. The tournament featured 8 competitors, who have continued to advance with direct elimination rules. Finlay qualified for the final after having defeated in the two rounds prior to Chase Owens ya Tama Tonga. For his part, the Bullet Club fighter made himself a better place than Karl Fredericks y a Jeff Cobb.
After more than 12 minutes of play, KENTA controlled an even match with Finlay. In the last moments, she surprised her rival by throwing her against the referee and then kicking her in the crotch. Despite the fact that his opponent resisted his offense, KENTA ended up finishing with a Penalty Kick followed by a Go to Sleep to achieve the count of three.
With this victory, KENTA is crowned the first champion of the competition. As a result, gets a champion trophy and the opportunity to challenge for the IWGP United States Championship, currently in the possession of Jon Moxley, at a future date. This right is reflected in a contract located inside a briefcase, which must defend a couple of times before training the champion, similar to what happens with the G1 Climax.
KENTA grabbed a microphone after the duel to wonder about Moxley’s whereabouts as he is determined to go after him to win the United States Championship. However, Jeff Cobb appeared to interrupt him and tried applying a German Suplex. The Japanese fighter fled, but Cobb lifted the tournament winner’s briefcase, indicating that wants to challenge for the titular opportunity. The comments clarified that the defense will be given on upcoming shows that NJPW tapes in the coming weeks.
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