Josh Alexander, Kojima vs. Kratos announced for 6/18 NJPW Strong

Originally published at Josh Alexander, Kojima vs. Kratos announced for 6/18 NJPW Strong

This coming Friday on NJPW Strong, the reigning IMPACT X Division Champion Josh Alexander will be in action against Young Lion Alex Coughlin.

The talent exchange between New Japan Pro-Wrestling and IMPACT Wrestling has seen David Finlay and Juice Robinson capture the IMPACT Tag Titles and Satoshi Kojima coming over to IMPACT.

Kojima will be a part of this week’s Strong episode as he’ll be taking on J.R. Kratos in singles competition. Adding on to the lineup is Fred Rosser and Adrian Quest versus Barrett Brown and Bateman.

Friday night on an all new #njpwSTRONG!

A super heavyweight clash!
JR Kratos vs Satoshi Kojima!

Adrian Quest teams with Fred Rosser to face Bateman and Barrett Brown!

IMPACT's Walking Weapon Josh Alexander takes on Alex Coughlin!https://t.co/CB3RKgxOqp#njIgnition pic.twitter.com/MSbB1OV6BL

— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) June 15, 2021

Fred Rosser took to social media today and announced that he has officially signed an exclusive agreement with New Japan. Rosser first started working with the company in 2020.

New Japan is continuing on with their Kizuna Road tour on 6/15 and Los Ingobernables is headlining that show:

  • Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito, SANADA & BUSHI vs. Kota Ibushi, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Master Wato
  • Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii, Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI vs. EVIL, Yujiro, Dick Togo & Gedo
  • Roppongi 3K & Toru Yano vs. Taiji Ishimori, El Phantasmo & Jado
  • Yota Tsuji vs. Taichi
  • Yuya Uemura vs. Zack Sabre Jr.