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Several Wrestling Personalities In Attendance At NJPW G1 Shows, Including Stone Cold

New Japan Pro Wrestling's United States debut brought several familiar names to Long Beach, California to watch the action. 

Perhaps the biggest name in attendance was that of WWE Hall of Famer and all-time great "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin has a home in the area.

Former honorary Bullet Club member Haku was in Long Beach at the shows, supporting his sons. Haku is the father of former IWGP Tag Team Champions Guerrillas of Destina, Tama Tonga and Tanga Roa. 

Several Ring of Honor talent were also backstage at the events. Delirious, Cheeseburger, and former ECW name Judge Jeff Jones took in the shows. Jones now works for ROH in a media role. 

Four Horsewomen members and former UFC fighters Jessamyn Duke and Shayna Baszler were in attendance. Both women train under NJPW color commentator Josh Barnett.

You can see coverage of NJPW G1 Special Night 2 at this link. 

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