Mike Bailey Wins NJPW All-Star Junior USA Tournament
Mike Bailey emerged victorious at the NJPW All-Star Junior USA Tournament.
On August 19’s NJPW All Star Junior Festival USA 2023 event, Mike Bailey was part of a 4-man All Star Jr tournament. Mike Bailey defeated Francesco Akira in the first semifinal match. Kevin Knight defeated Clark Connors in the other semifinal.
Bailey then defeated Knight in the finals to win the All Star Junior USA Tournament. Bailey secured the win by executing the Flamingo Driver on Knight.
Your #ASJF2023 U.S.A. Tournament Winner, Speedball Mike Bailey and @gekiochikun_jp celebrating the win and that Hiromu Takahashi accepted the challenge‼️ https://t.co/vSoejBr79e pic.twitter.com/5HJiLsEg1s
— Issa – PWI 📸 Contributor (@IssitaMarie) August 20, 2023
After his win, Mike Bailey has challenged IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi for the title match. Takahashi was quick to accept the challenge.
The date and event for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title match between Mike Bailey and Hiromu Takahashi are not yet set. If you missed the NJPW All Star Junior Festival USA 2023, click here for the results.
