New Japan Pro Wrestling kicked off its New Japan Cup in the USA tournament last night. Airing on the New Japan World streaming service, the tourney takes place on Friday nights throughout the month of August as part of the new NJPW STRONG program.
Friday’s results included victories from Tama Tonga, Kenta, Jeff Cobb and David Finlay. The semi-finals are next week, and the winner of the eight-man tournament receives a future shot at the IWGP United States Championship, currently held by AEW world champ Jon Moxley.
Tonga defeated Brody King in the opening round.