2009
Jushin Liger announced on November 1, 2009 that the originator of the world famous Super J Cup, New Japan Pro Wrestling, will revive the concept at Christmas! New Japan presents "Super J-Cup 5th Stage" at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo over two nights on December 22 and 23. The tournament winner would challenge Tiger Mask IV for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome on January 4. Liger was set to face American MMA fighter and 2 time Mexican vale tudo champion Danny LeBear in the oppening rounds, but due to legal issues and a broken ankle suffered in a fight for the Global Fighting League in Manchester, England, LeBear was not allowed to compete.
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