Alan Angels will face off against IWGP Jr Heavyweight Champion Taiji Ishimori at the August 21 NJPW STRONG: Fighting Spirit Unleashed taping.
The bout has been advertised as a non-title match.
Angels made his NJPW debut during the June 19 Ignition taping, representing the Dark Order with Evil Uno, while he was still with AEW. Angels’ AEW contract expired on June 30.
AEW names Aaron Solo and Peter Avalon will also be in action at the Fighting Spirit Unleashed taping.
Here is the current lineup for the event:
- Jay White, Juice Robinson, Chase Owens & Hikuleo vs. KUSHIDA, Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero & Taylor Rust
- Alan Angels vs. Taiji Ishimori
- Peter Avalon vs. Adrian Quest
- Aaron Solo vs. Che Cabrera
- Robbie Eagles vs. Kevin Blackwood
- Mascara Dorada vs. Misterioso
- QT Marshall vs. Keita
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8/21 The Vermont Hollywood!
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— NJPW of America (@NJPWofAmerica) August 10, 2022
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