Jay White open challenge to headline NJPW Strong

NJPW has announced the full card for this Saturday’s NJPW Strong. The show will continue The New Beginning USA series of episodes.

In the main event, Jay White’s US of Jay open challenge series continues. White will take on an AEW talent. In the first match of the series, White defeated Christopher Daniels at Strong: Nemesis.

Also announced, Fred Rosser will go head-to-head with Gabriel Kidd.

In Saturday’s opener, Defy Wrestling regulars Midnight Heat (Ricky Gibson & Eddie Pearl) will face Kevin Knight and The DKC.

The New Beginning USA episodes of Strong were taped on January 15 in Seattle, Washington. Saturday’s show will also be available on demand immediately following airing.

Here is the full lineup:

NJPW Strong The New Beginning USA night two, Saturday, February 19, 8 p.m. Eastern time on NJPW World–

  • Jay White open challenge
  • Fred Rosser vs. Gabriel Kidd
  • Ricky Gibson & Eddie Pearl vs. Kevin Knight & The DKC

NJPW Strong New Beginning USA set for Seattle in January

NJPW Strong is coming to Seattle. 

NJPW Strong’s first taping of 2022 will take place in Seattle, Washington at Washington Hall on Saturday, January 15, 2022.  The event will be branded The New Beginning USA. The company made the announcement today. 

While no matches have been announced for the event, Jay White, Tom Lawlor, JONAH, El Phantasmo, Fred Rosser and Gabriel Kidd have been announced as appearing at the show. 

Tickets go on sale Monday, November 29 at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Prices will range from $30 for standing room to $150 for VIP stage seating.

Seattle in January will follow Los Angeles, California in December, Riverside, California and San Jose, California in November, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in October, Garland, Texas in September and Long Beach, California in August on NJPW’s tour of the United States. 

The 2021 New Beginning USA show featured Jon Moxley defending the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship against KENTA, taped in an empty arena due to the COVID-19 pandemic.