David Finlay will battle Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay for the inaugural IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 on January 4.
In a recent interview with “Cultaholic Wrestling,” Finlay discussed his mindset for the marquee title match and his goals should he become the new champion.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On his mindset ahead of Wrestle Kingdom: “I mean there’s no denying this is make or break for me. There are not too many more opportunities that I will come across if I don’t absolutely nail this one and come out on top. Moxley and Will’s names are both synonymous with the IWGP US Championship, as well as other people that I really despise. Then Will fashioned the UK Championship because he was like, ‘I have no ties to the States, why would I defend a title for a country I don’t even care about?’ Which is kind of why I broke both of them. I have no ties to anywhere, so I don’t care about the flag on the belt. I know it meant a lot to Mox, I know it meant a lot to Will. So I wanted to break his shiny toys.”
On how he would want to build the legacy of the Global Heavyweight Championship: “I’ve thought about this a lot, and the thing that comes to mind is, so in the third David in my family. My dad and my grandfather weren’t very original with naming. I’m third one of those. I’m a fourth-generation wrestler in my family, so again, someone else’s footsteps. I’m the fifth Bullet Club leader. More boots to fill. So this is my chance, I get to finally be the first at something. I get to cement my own legacy, no strings attached, no shadows. That’s another reason I smashed the old belts. I’ve vied for the US Title four or five times unsuccessfully, so that’s not my legacy. I gotta’ create my own legacy from the ground up.”
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The IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship is set to make its debut at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 on January 4, and David Finlay is one of the contenders for the inaugural title. In a recent interview with “Cultaholic Wrestling,” Finlay shared his thoughts on the upcoming match and his aspirations if he were to become the new champion.
Finlay acknowledged the significance of this opportunity, stating that it is a make or break moment for him. He understands that there might not be many more chances like this in his career, so he is determined to give it his all and come out on top. His opponents, Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay, have both made a name for themselves in the IWGP US Championship scene, which adds an extra layer of motivation for Finlay. He expressed his dislike for them and their association with titles that he believes they don’t truly care about. As a result, he wanted to break their “shiny toys” and prove that he is deserving of the new championship.
When asked about how he would like to build the legacy of the Global Heavyweight Championship, Finlay emphasized the opportunity it presents for him to establish his own identity. Coming from a wrestling family with a long history, he has often found himself following in the footsteps of others. However, with this championship, he sees a chance to be the first at something and create his own legacy without any strings attached or shadows to fill. He sees it as a fresh start and an opportunity to cement his own mark in the wrestling world.
As fans eagerly await NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18, it will be interesting to see how David Finlay performs in this high-stakes match. Will he be able to overcome his formidable opponents and become the first IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion? Only time will tell. In the meantime, wrestling enthusiasts can stay updated with all the latest news on eWrestlingNews.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook for more updates.