After debuting in 2015 on the American independent scene, Fredericks took a bold step and made a fresh start, entering the NJPW LA Dojo in 2018. Studying under Katsuyori Shibata, he was embued with an old school fighting spirit, combined with a natural confidence and charisma.

Fredericks would win the 2019 Young Lion Cup, a victory that led to his graduation from the Young Lion black tights the next year. Though sidetracked by injury for much of 2020, he wants to stamp his authority on 2021.