On December 12, Hido left TNR and changed his ring name to "Willie Takayama" in honor of Williams and defeated Naohiko Yamazaki at the event.
On December 12, Hido left TNR and changed his ring name to "Willie Takayama" in honor of Williams and developed the character of a karateka influenced by Williams. Takayama defeated Naohiko Yamazaki at the event.