The first four matches for the March 20 NJPW Strong Style Evolved event have been announced.
First, Bullet Club leader Jay White continues his U-S-of-Jay open challenge. Past names to have answered the call include Christopher Daniels and Jay Lethal. Additionally, two former WWE talents will do battle as Shane "Swerve" Strickland battles Blake Christian. The third bout pits TJP against Mascara Dorada, while the fourth match will see Ren Narita face Jay Lethal.
The updated card can be seen below.
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The first matches have been unveiled for Strong Style Evolved, which hits the Coliseum in Tampa St. Pete on March 20. It’s guaranteed to be a stacked lineup you need to be a part of!
The U-S-of-Jay open challenge continues in Floriday as Switchblade Jay White continues to compete against the best America has to offer. Already, White has battled Christopher Daniels in Hollywood and Jay Lethal in Seattle before a battle at RIVALS that had the wrestling world talking. Jay White has certainly courted controversy in recent weeks, and made some enemies out of former friends in the process. But just who will step to the ring to face him in Florida?
The Coliseum becomes SW3RVE’s house on March 20, as ‘The Realest’ does battle on the cerulean blue. His opponent is ‘All Heart’ Blake Christian, fresh off a return to NJPW STRONG action at RIVALS in Hollywood and looking to cement his latest run in NJPW with a landmark win. With a ton of buzz surrounding SW3RVE, this is an opportunity for Christian to do just that, but he’ll have a rough road in front of him.
For the first time since 2016, Mascara Dorada competes in the cerulean blue, against the United Empire’s Public Enemy TJP. CMLL’s premiere luchador and TJP know one another from their days competing in WWE, but now do battle in the pinnacle of competition with Strong Style Evolved.
Ren Narita continues a 2022 filled with all star opposition. Starting his year in the Tokyo Dome opposite Katsuyori Shibata, Narita went on to wrestle Josh Barnett in Seattle, and Buddy Matthews in Hollywood. Jay Lethal is another top flight name for Narita to test himself against, but can he come away with the W?
NJPW Strong Style Evolved 2022 (3/20)
- Jay White's U-S-of-Jay Open Challenge
- Shane "Swerve" Strickland vs. Blake Christian
- Mascara Dorada vs. TJP
- Ren Narita vs. Jay Lethal
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