Tomohiro Ishii vs. ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor headlining this week’s NJPW Strong

NJPW Strong’s Autumn Action series wraps up this Saturday with three matches, headlined by Tomohiro Ishii vs. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor. 

Ishii, a six-time former NEVER Openweight Champion, faces Lawlor, a former NJPW Strong Openweight Champion in the main event of this Saturday’s episode in a match officially announced Monday night on social media. 

Also set for Saturday’s episode, Blake Christian will team with Mascara Dorada against Alex Zayne, and CMLL’s Mistico. 

In Saturday’s opener, AEW’s Ari Daivari will take on Kevin Knight of NJPW’s LA Dojo in singles competition. 

The Autumn Action series was taped on September 11 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Sam’s Town venue. The show will air at 8 p.m. Eastern time on NJPW World, and will be available on demand after airing.

Here is Saturday’s lineup: 

NJPW Strong: Autumn Action, Saturday, October 29, 8 p.m. Eastern time on NJPW World —

  • Tomohiro Ishii vs. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor
  • Blake Christian & Mascara Dorada vs. Mistico & Alex Zayne
  • Ari Daivari vs. Kevin Knight