Hiroshi Tanahashi has had a bumpy comeback since his lost at Wrestle Kingdom in January to Tetsuya Naito. His ongoing feud with Naito’s L.I.J. pareja, EVIL, has led to this special singles match where pride is on the line! EVIL has proved a tricky and deadly foe for the Ace, having defeated him in the first round of the New Japan Cup. However, after winning back the NEVER 6-Man title from EVIL and his cohorts at Korakuen Hall, Tanahashi has seen a surge in confidence! The Ace will need to prove his abilities once more, and avoid underestimating the unpredictable and fierce King of Darkness!