One of the most promising prospects from the  NJPW LA Dojo, Clark Connors received initial training from Lance Storm in Canada, before making a second start under Katsuyori Shibata in LA. 

Connors turned heads with a victory over TJP to book his place in New Japan Cup USA 2021. Weeks later, he battled Karl Fredericks in the main event of the LA Dojo Showcase, emerging without the win, but with a superstar aura. On week two of Collision on May 14, Connors officially graduated from the Dojo, and engaged in a huge first year out of Young Lion garb. After challenging Tom Lawlor for the STRONG Openweight Championship in February 2022, he celebrated his first anniversary from graduation with an impressive Best of the Super Jr. debut. 

After stalling for the rest of his year though, Connors would make a big shift, joining BULLET CLUB at David Finlay’s invitation. After recruiting Drilla Moloney as his tag partner, the two would capture the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships on Independence Day 2023.