In Marvel comics, Bushmaster underwent the same experiment as Luke Cage and gained the exact same abilities as Harlem’s hero.
The inclusion of Bushmaster in Season 2 of Luke Cage would bring in a nice crossover with Danny Rand in Iron Fist, as the villain has a history with both characters.
The popular rumor for Byron at the moment is that whoever this character is will probably undergo the same process Cage did to achieve his powers.
The foreign emphasis on Byron’s character has lead to speculation that he could be the original incarnation of the villain Bushmaster.