Friday's NJPW Strong will feature two more qualifying matches for the New Japan Cup USA tournament.
Two New Japan Cup first round matches took place today in Yamanashi.
Three New Japan Cup first round matches took place today in Tokyo.
Two qualifying matches for the NJPW Cup USA 2021 tournament takes place on this week's Strong.
Okada has been working with two slipped discs in his back.
Toru Yano vs. Bad Luck Fale was today's other New Japan Cup match in Korakuen Hall.
The first show will be on May 15 at Yokohama Stadium, while the second event will take place on May 29 at the Tokyo Dome.
Tam Nakano defeated Giulia to win the Wonder of Stardom Championship.
Rocky Romero vs. Lio Rush and Tom Lawlor vs. The DKC headline Friday's Road to Strong Style Evolved edition of NJPW Strong.
Qualifying matches will take place starting this week on NJPW Strong.