Four matches announced for NJPW Strong Autumn Attack night two
NJPW has revealed the full lineup for this week’s episode of Strong.
In the main event, United Empire’s Will Ospreay will face KArl Fredericks. Ospreay is still claiming to be the rightful IWGP World HEavyweight Champion, having never lost the title in the ring. NJPW announced that Ospreay had vacated the title due to injury in May. Ospreay was out of action until returning at NJPW Resurgence in August in Los Angeles and announcing that he was going to defend the “real” World Championship on NJPW Strong.
Also on this week’s episode, Juice Robinson, Lio Rush, Clark Connors and TJP will face Bullet Club’s Taiji Ishimori, El Phantasmo, Hikuleo and Chris Bey in an eight-man tag.
In the second match on Saturday’s show, Rocky Romero and Ryusuke Taguchi will tag against West Coast Wrecking Crew, Team Filthy’s Jorel Nelson and Royce Isaacs.
In the opener, Alex Coughlin’s challenge series will continue one-on-one against Chris Dickinson.
The Autumn Attack episodes of Strong were taped on September 25 and September 26 in Garland, Texas.
Strong airs at 8 p.m. Eastern time this Saturday on NJPW World. The show will also be available on demand immediately following airing.
Here is Saturday’s full lineup:
NJPW Strong Autumn Attack night two, Saturday, October 16, 8 p.m. Eastern time on NJPW World–
- Will Ospreay vs. Karl Fredericks
- Juice Robinson, Lio Rush, Clark Connors & TJP vs. Taiji Ishimori, El Phantasmo, Hikuleo & Chris Bey
- Ryusuke Taguchi & Rocky Romero vs. Jorel Nelson & Royce Isaacs
- Chris Dickinson vs. Alex Coughlin