KUSHIDA’s NJPW Strong debut set for this week’s High Alert episode

KUSHIDA’s NJPW Strong debut will air on Saturday’s High Alert episode. 

The NJPW veteran will team with Ren Narita against The WorkHorsemen’s JD Drake and Anthony Henry in the show’s main event. 

Also announced for the episode, Mascara Dorada will face United Empire’s TJP in singles competition. 

Additionally, LA Dojo’s Kevin Knight and The DKC will team against Matt Sigmon and Elliot Russell of the Heatseekers in Saturday’s opener. 

The High Alert series of Strong shows were taped on July 24 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Strong airs Saturdays on NJPW World at 8 p.m. Eastern time, and is also available on demand immediately following airing.

Here is this week’s lineup: 

NJPW Strong: High Alert, Saturday, August 27, 8 p.m. Eastern time on NJPW World —

  • KUSHIDA & Ren Narita vs. The WorkHorsemen (JD Drake & Anthony Henry)
  • Mascara Dorada vs. United Empire’s TJP
  • Kevin Knight & The DKC vs. The Heatseekers (Matt Sigmon & Elliot Russell)