Openweight Title match, Yehi vs. Kratos set for 10/2 NJPW STRONG

Originally published at Openweight Title match, Yehi vs. Kratos set for 10/2 NJPW STRONG

Lawlor versus Rush headlining this week’s STRONG.

The ‘Fighting Spirit Unleashed’ theme of NJPW STRONG continues on the 10/2 episode. Tom Lawlor, the reigning STRONG Openweight Champion is defending his title against Lio Rush.

In addition to that bout, J.R. Kratos is going one-on-one with Fred Yehi and rounding out the show lineup is a singles match between Royce Isaacs and Chris Dickinson.

Saturday at 8/7c on an all new #njpwSTRONG!

Fighting Spirit Unleashed reaches an explosive conclusion!

STRONG Openweight Championship
Tom Lawlor vs Lio Rush!

Royce Isaacs vs Chris Dickinson!

JR Kratos vs Fred Yehi!

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— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) September 28, 2021

Over the weekend, NJPW hosted STRONG tapings in Garland, Texas and matches with the likes of Lio Rush, Will Ospreay, Taiji Ishimori and more were taped.

While mentioning Rush, AEW President Tony Khan noted several weeks ago that he had been in contact with Rush about a return to All Elite Wrestling.