Mike Bailey wins All Star Junior Festival tournament, calls out Hiromu Takahashi

Originally posted on F4WOnline.com | By Ian Carey | Last updated 8/20/23

Mike Bailey has been granted a shot at Hiromu Takahashi's IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.

Bailey won a four-wrestler single elimination tournament on Saturday at the All Star Junior Festival USA show in Philadelphia's 2300 Arena. He defeated Francesco Akira in the first round and Kevin Knight in the finals.

Following his tournament victory, Bailey called out Takahashi, who he will team with on Sunday at Multiverse United 2 against Trey Miguel & Lio Rush. Bailey said he's excited to team with Takahashi on Sunday, but would also like a future shot at at the IWGP Junior title. Takahashi accepted his challenge.

A date and venue for the match has yet to be announced.

All Star Junior Festival USA 2023 results:

Goldy defeated Vinny Pacifico
YOH & Matt Sydal defeated BUSHI & Shun Skywalker
ASJF tournament first round match: Kevin Knight defeated Clark Connors
ASJF tournament first round match: Mike Bailey defeated Francesco Akira
Rich Swann, The DKC, & Ryusuke Taguchi defeated Real1, Starboy Charlie, & Jack Cartwheel
Alex Shelley, Chris Bey, Kosei Fujita, & Robbie Eagles defeated Ace Austin, Cheeseburger, TJP, & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
Soberano Jr. defeated KC Navarro, Fugaz, Lio Rush, and Dragon Kid in a five way match
Mao & El Desperado defeated Jordan Oliver & Nick Wayne
DOUKI & Low Rider defeated Hiromu Takahashi & Rocky Romero, and Master Wato & Blake Christian in a three-way tag match for Pat's King of Steaks Philly Cheesesteak Cup
ASJF tournament finals: Mike Bailey defeated Kevin Knight

Impact x NJPW Multiverse United 2 lineup for August 20:

Impact World Champion Alex Shelley defends against Hiroshi Tanahashi
NJPW Strong Women's Champion Giulia defends against Deonna Purrazzo, Gisele Shaw and Momo Kohgo in a four-way
Lio Rush & Trey Miguel vs. Hiromu Takahashi & Mike Bailey
DOUKI vs. Sami Callihan
Zack Sabre Jr. & Shane Haste vs. Moose & Eddie Edwards
Chris Sabin vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Rich Swann vs. Kevin Knight vs. BUSHI vs. Mao vs. El Desperado in a seven-way scramble
Bullet Club (David Finlay, Clark Connors, Alex Coughlin, KENTA, Chris Bey & Ace Austin) vs. The World (Josh Alexander, PCO, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, El Phantasmo & The DKC)
TJP & Francesco Akira vs. Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita
Pre-show: Impact Digital Media Champion Kenny King defends against Yoshinobu Kanemaru
Pre-show: Joe Hendry, Yuya Uemura & Heath vs. Rocky Romero, Master Wato & Ryusuke Taguchi