Fred Yehi to make NJPW Strong debut at Road to Ignition

NJPW has revealed the full lineup for this week’s Road to Ignition episode of Strong. 

Fred Yehi will make his NJPW Strong debut, teaming with Wheeler Yuta in the main event. Yehi and Yuta will face Strong regulars Misterioso and Jordan Clearwater. Yehi is the number one contender for the ROH Pure Championship. 

In the second match, Rocky Romero and Lio Rush will tag against Clark Connors and The DKC. 

In Friday’s opener, Alex Coughlin will take on Hikuleo in singles competition. Hikuleo will be making his first appearance on Strong since losing a no DQ match to Fred Rosser on the May 21 episode. 

Strong airs Fridays at 10 p.m. Eastern time on NJPW World and is available on demand shortly after airing. 

Here is Friday’s full lineup:

  • Fred Yehi & Wheeler Yuta vs. Misterioso & Jordan Clearwater
  • Rocky Romero & Lio Rush vs. Clark Connors & The DKC
  • Alex Coughlin vs. Hikuleo

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Ethan Renner
Ethan Renner

An F4WOnline Editor since 2019, Ethan has been covering wrestling and MMA since 2011. He has hosted The Wrestling Life Podcast since 2014, and is a former Baltimore Sun TV/Tribune Media contributor. He is also a Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles fan.