Due to the catastrophes that hit Japan earlier this month, all wrestling events in the country were postponed or canceled, including SMASH.15, which was originally slated for March 18 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.  I was originally scheduled to face former ECW World Champion Tommy Dreamer, but due to the rescheduling of SMASH.15 to March 31, Dreamer’s US schedule did not allow for the re-booking.

Thus, SMASH announced at their press conference on March 23 in Tokyo that I will be facing DDT wrestler Yoshiaki Yago, who is also a professional kickboxer at the first anniversary card for the company, SMASH.15.

Here is a look at Yago – who is like a Japanese wrestling Elvis – for those who are unfamiliar with him: