Bryan Danielson says he’s excited for his match with Kazuchika Okada at Thursday’s NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 pay-per-view event. At a press conference to promote the show, Danielson said,
“I just want to say how grateful I am to be here in Japan, especially New Japan. It’s been almost 20 years since my last tour of New Japan.”
He continued, “To be here now, at the Tokyo Dome…when I started professional wrestling, what I really wanted more so than main eventing WrestleMania in WWE, which I did twice, more so than anything, I wanted to be a star in New Japan Pro Wrestling. 20 years after my last tour, I get to wrestle Okada in the Tokyo Dome for Wrestle Kingdom.”
In other New Japan Pro Wrestling news, new NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi recently spoke with Sports Illustrated to discuss his in-ring future and his match with Zack Sabre Jr. at Wrestle Kingdom 18.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On his in-ring future: “When I lose that motivation, I will retire from wrestling. As long as I am an active wrestler, I continue to aim to be the top wrestler.”
On his match with Sabre at Wrestle Kingdom 18: “I have wrestled Zack many times, so I have experience and countermeasures against him–but the same can be said for Zack. This time, I’m prepared to show moves and techniques he doesn’t know.”
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Bryan Danielson, also known as Daniel Bryan, expressed his excitement for his upcoming match with Kazuchika Okada at the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 pay-per-view event. During a press conference to promote the show, Danielson shared his gratitude for being in Japan and specifically New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), mentioning that it has been almost 20 years since his last tour with the promotion.
Danielson stated, “To be here now, at the Tokyo Dome…when I started professional wrestling, what I really wanted more so than main eventing WrestleMania in WWE, which I did twice, more so than anything, I wanted to be a star in New Japan Pro Wrestling. 20 years after my last tour, I get to wrestle Okada in the Tokyo Dome for Wrestle Kingdom.”
This highly anticipated match between Bryan Danielson and Kazuchika Okada has generated significant buzz among wrestling fans. Both wrestlers have established themselves as top talents in the industry and have a history of delivering exceptional performances in the ring. The match is expected to be a highlight of the Wrestle Kingdom 18 event.
In other NJPW news, Hiroshi Tanahashi, the newly appointed NJPW President, recently spoke with Sports Illustrated about his future in-ring and his match with Zack Sabre Jr. at Wrestle Kingdom 18.
When asked about his in-ring future, Tanahashi emphasized that as long as he maintains his motivation, he will continue wrestling. He stated, “When I lose that motivation, I will retire from wrestling. As long as I am an active wrestler, I continue to aim to be the top wrestler.”
Regarding his match with Zack Sabre Jr., Tanahashi acknowledged their previous encounters and mentioned that both wrestlers are familiar with each other’s styles. However, he expressed his preparedness to showcase new moves and techniques that Sabre may not be aware of.
Wrestle Kingdom 18 is one of the most significant events in the NJPW calendar, attracting wrestling fans from around the world. The event features top talent from NJPW and often includes exciting matches and compelling storylines.
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As the anticipation builds for Wrestle Kingdom 18, fans eagerly await the clash between Bryan Danielson and Kazuchika Okada, as well as other matches on the card. The event promises to deliver thrilling action and memorable moments for wrestling enthusiasts worldwide.