Hiroshi Tanahashi
The brothers reunited for the first time since the closing of WCW. They wrestled for New Japan Pro-Wrestling as Rick was working full-time on the roster. They only wrestled three matches. In May 2002 they defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kensuke Sasaki which the match was refereed by Chyna. On July 19, 2002, they lost to Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Masahiro Chono. Then the next day they defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kenzo Suzuki.