Josh Barnett returning to NJPW at Strong Detonation taping
NJPW has revealed the lineup for the Monday, November 15 Strong Detonation tapings in Riverside, California.
Josh Barnett will return to NJPW action for the first time in over 17 years, facing Alex Coughlin as Coughlin’s challenge series continues.
The NJPW Strong Openweight Championship will be on the line, as Tom Lawlor defends the title against top contender Fred Rosser.
Tomohiro Ishii will be in action, taking on Brody King. Ishii faces Jay White for the NEVER Openweight title at Battle in the Valley on November 13. White and Hikuleo will tag against Alex Zayne and Chris Dickinson in Riverside.
Jonathan Gresham will face Gabriel Kidd in Kidd’s return to action for the first time since May. United Empire’s Will Ospreay, Jeff Cobb and TJP will take on Karl Fredericks, Clark Connors and Ren Narita in a trios match.
Rounding out the card, Lio Rush will team with Adrian Quest against Bateman and Misterioso, plus LA Dojo members Kevin Knight and The DKC will face Brogan Finlay and Jordan Clearwater.
Tickets for the NJPW Strong Detonation tapings are still available.
Here is the announced lineup:
NJPW Strong Detonation, Monday, November 15, Riverside, California —
- NJPW Strong Openweight Championship: Tom Lawlor (c) vs. Fred Rosser
- Tomohiro Ishii vs. Brody King
- Jonathan Gresham vs. Gabriel Kidd
- Josh Barnett vs. Alex Coughlin
- Jay White & Hikuleo vs. Alex Zayne & Chris Dickinson
- Will Ospreay, Jeff Cobb & TJP vs. Karl Fredericks, Clark Connors & Ren Narita
- Lio Rush & Adrian Quest vs. Bateman & Misterioso
- Kevin Knight & The DKC vs. Brogan Finlay & Jordan Clearwater