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 Sports Illustrated, Finlay discussed his mindset for the title bout, the expectations of people around him, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On other people’s expectations of him: “Some people expected me to be my father. Or they questioned why I wasn’t like Bullet Club leaders from the past. I’ve always had big boots to fill. This is my opportunity to make my own history.”
On his match at Wrestle Kingdom 18: “It’s the biggest match of my career. They’re both mega-stars. Moxley transcends wrestling. He had an incredible time in WWE, and he’s a cornerstone of AEW. Ospreay had an incredible year, which is something we seem to say every year. I’m going to be in the ring with two big stars, but this is my time.”
On his place in Japan: “I’ve been a constant for the past nine years. Mox is coming for a cup of coffee. Ospreay is leaving soon [to wrestle for AEW]. They say they love Japan and they say it’s so hard to leave, then they dry their tears with first-class tickets home.”
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 takes place on Thursday, January 4, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.
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The upcoming NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 event is set to feature an exciting match for the inaugural IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship. David Finlay will be facing off against Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay in what promises to be a thrilling battle for the title.
In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Finlay opened up about his mindset going into the match and the expectations that people have of him. He acknowledged that some people expected him to follow in the footsteps of his father, while others questioned why he wasn’t like previous leaders of the Bullet Club. However, Finlay sees this match as an opportunity to make his own mark and create his own history.
Describing the match as the biggest of his career, Finlay expressed his respect for both Moxley and Ospreay. He recognized Moxley’s success in WWE and his status as a cornerstone of AEW, while also acknowledging Ospreay’s incredible year in professional wrestling. Despite being in the ring with two big stars, Finlay firmly believes that this is his time to shine.
Finlay also touched upon his place in Japan, emphasizing that he has been a constant presence in the country for the past nine years. In contrast, Moxley is only making a temporary appearance, and Ospreay will soon be leaving to wrestle for AEW. Finlay expressed his skepticism towards their claims of loving Japan and finding it hard to leave, suggesting that they quickly return home with first-class tickets once their time in Japan is over.
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 is scheduled to take place on January 4 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. This highly anticipated event will showcase some of the best talent in professional wrestling, including the clash between Finlay, Moxley, and Ospreay for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship.
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