Super J-Cup (2020) Explained

Super J-Cup: 8th Stage
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Venue:Oceanview Pavilion
Location:Port Hueneme, California
Champion:El Phantasmo
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Super J-Cup 2020 was the eighth Super J-Cup professional wrestling single-elimination tournament produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It was a one-night event, taking place on December 12, 2020. The tournament featured inter-promotional matches between junior heavyweight wrestlers from various wrestling promotions.

Background

During the Road to Power Struggle show on November 2, 2020, NJPW announced that the Super J-Cup would return on December 12, and will take place entirely in the United States.[1] Including 2019's Super J-Cup, this was the first time that the tournament is held in back-to-back years since 1994 and 1995.

Karl Fredericks was originally scheduled to team with Ren Narita to face Hikuleo and Kenta of Bullet Club, but it was announced on December 12 that Fredericks sustained an unknown injury. Kevin Knight was announced as his replacement.[2]

Participants

The tournament featured 8 junior heavyweight wrestlers from various wrestling promotions.

NamePromotionGroup
El PhantasmoNew Japan Pro-WrestlingBullet Club
Clark ConnorsNew Japan Pro-WrestlingLA Dojo
TJPImpact Wrestling
A. C. H.Major League Wrestling
Blake ChristianGame Changer Wrestling
Chris BeyImpact Wrestling
United Wrestling Network
Rey HorusRing of Honor
Lio RushMajor League Wrestling

Results

Tournament brackets

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NJPW. SUPER J-CUP 2020 coming on December 12! 【NJoA】 NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING. 2020-11-05. NJPW. en.
  2. Web site: NJPW. Karl Fredericks injured; to miss Super J-Cup 2020 【NJoA】 NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING. 2020-12-13. NJPW. en.