When Dragon Gate USA started the first decision was to feature Dragon Kid on the initial pay-per-view poster. The same reasons why Dragon Kid was the first emphasized DGUSA star are exactly why he can be considered the favorite in the Open The Freedom Gate Title Match against BxB Hulk on January 23rd in Chicago.

Dragon Kid is an iconic figure. His exciting style is the epitome of Dragon Gate wrestling. His charismatic, masked appearance also makes him extremely marketable. The mask transcends into every audience from children to adults from Japan to Mexico to the United States to everywhere in between. When people think of Dragon Gate he is one of the first names that comes to mind. Dragon Kid would make an excellent face of DGUSA that would appeal to a multitude of people.

The innovative master of the rana has risen as a stand out singles star in Dragon Gate USA. In fact, he currently has a 2-0 record in one-on-one competition, giving him momentum into Chi-town. He is currently entrenched in a bitter, competitive rivalry against Masato Yoshino. The rivalry reaches a new level of intensity on the upcoming "Freedom Fight" pay-per-view when Dragon Kid teams with Shingo to battle Yoshino and Naruki Doi (PPV premiere is Jan. 22nd). If Dragon Kid wins the Open The Freedom Gate Title in Chicago he will surely be immediately faced with Yoshino.

On a personal level, Dragon Kid yearns to be known as the top singles wrestler in DGUSA. He has been with Dragon Gate since the start. He holds a cherished place in the company's history. He has won numerous titles, but he has never held the top prize in Japan. Now Dragon Kid has a chance to become THE man in DGUSA. This is what he's worked his whole career for.

Open The Freedom Gate Champion BxB Hulk can be called the hottest new star to explode on the North American scene. However, Dragon Kid can be described as DGUSA's most respected veteran. Chicago is going to witness a true battle with the DGUSA Title on the line. We'll have much more on this match in the upcoming weeks right here at DGUSA.tv. Who will go to Phoenix as the top wrestler in DGUSA?