On Saturday night, the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hosted some of the finest junior heavyweight talent from around the world.
They had gathered for the All Star Junior Festival USA 2023, organized by NJPW of America in cooperation with many other promotions.
The main event was the All Star Junior Festival USA Tournament finals.
‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey defeated Kevin Knight after both men won their semifinals earlier in the evening.
.@Jet2Flyy "Flamingo Driver"
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Due to his win, Bailey was granted an IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title match by Hiromu Takahashi at a date to be determined.
The All Star Junior Festival USA came five months after the Japan-based version of the event, which took place at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo.
The show was organized by New Japan Pro Wrestling, but featured talent from multiple promotions including AEW, CMLL, IMPACT, DDT, and GCW.
The event was organized by Rocky Romero, working alongside Hiromu Takahashi.
Full results from the 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Preshow: Goldy def. Vinny Pacifio
- YOH & Matt Sydal def. Shun Skywalker & Bushi
- All Star Jr. Festival Tournament Semifinal: Kevin Knight def. Clark Connors
- All Star Jr. Festival Tournament Semifinal: Mike Bailey def. Francesco Akira
- Six-man Tag Match: Ryusuke Taguchi, Rich Swann & The DKC def. Real1, Jack Cartwheel & Starboy Charlie
- Lucky Dip Eight-Man Tag Match: Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles, Alex Shelley & Chris Bey def. Cheeseburger, TJP, Ace Austin & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
- Fatal Five-Way Match: Soberano Jr. def. Lio Rush, Fugaz, Dragon Kid & KC Navarro
- MAO & El Desperado def. Nick Wayne & Jordan Oliver
- Philly Cheesesteak Cup Three-Way Tag Team Ladder Match: DOUKI & Low Rider def. Blake Christian & Master Wato and Hiromu Takahashi & Rocky Romero
- All Star Jr. Festival Tournament Final: Mike Bailey def. Kevin Knight
