Zack Sabre Jr. and Mikey Nicholls defeated Oleg Boltin and Shoma Kato on night eleven of the 2024 NJPW New Japan Cup.
In a post-match interview, Sabre Jr. lavished praise on Boltin, going as far as calling him a future IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. He said,
“Well, we’re in the opening match against Young Lions, so I’d say [the] tour is going great. Tour is going great. [Nicholls responded that it was all downhill from there.] Yeah, like some white water rafting, you just plummet to your death, don’t you? Career suicide right now. It’s fun being in with the young lions.
When that man, when Oleg Boltin figures it all out, he’s terrifying. That’s future IWGP World Heavyweight Championship material. But I want to be the man that he’s chasing for that championship. Hopefully, there’s a bit of a gap. Take your time, and let me get the championship first.”
Gabe Kidd, Chase Owens, and KENTA defeated Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Toru Yano, and YOSHI-HASHI on night 11 of the New Japan Cup.
In a post-match backstage promo, Kidd announced that he would like to beat up Nic Nemeth & Matt Riddle. He said,
“Hey, I said this year, I’ll scrap anyone. Who wants a fight? Who wants a little fisticuffs? Who wants a f**king scrap? Nic Nemeth? Nic who? Who the f**k is Nic Nemeth? I’ll beat the shit out of Nic Nemeth. I’ll beat the shit out of Matt Riddle. Who the f**k are these guys? F**k these guys.
Bullet Club run this s**t. We run it. Who wants a f**king scrap?”
Nic Nemeth and Matt Riddle are the IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion and the NJPW World TV Champion, respectively.
In a thrilling match on night eleven of the 2024 NJPW New Japan Cup, Zack Sabre Jr. and Mikey Nicholls emerged victorious against Oleg Boltin and Shoma Kato. Following the match, Sabre Jr. had high praise for Boltin, even going as far as calling him a future IWGP World Heavyweight Champion.
Sabre Jr. expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing tour, stating, “Well, we’re in the opening match against Young Lions, so I’d say the tour is going great. Like some white water rafting, you just plummet to your death, don’t you? Career suicide right now. It’s fun being in with the young lions.”
However, it was Boltin who caught Sabre Jr.’s attention the most. He described Boltin as a terrifying force and potential future IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. Sabre Jr. even expressed his desire to be the man that Boltin would eventually challenge for the championship, hoping for a bit of a gap before that happens.
In another match of the night, Gabe Kidd, Chase Owens, and KENTA defeated Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Toru Yano, and YOSHI-HASHI. After the match, Kidd took the opportunity to call out Nic Nemeth and Matt Riddle, stating his willingness to fight them.
Kidd exclaimed, “Hey, I said this year, I’ll scrap anyone. Who wants a fight? Who wants a little fisticuffs? Who wants a f**king scrap? Nic Nemeth? Nic who? Who the f**k is Nic Nemeth? I’ll beat the shit out of Nic Nemeth. I’ll beat the shit out of Matt Riddle. Who the f**k are these guys? F**k these guys. Bullet Club run this s**t. We run it. Who wants a f**king scrap?”
It is worth noting that Nic Nemeth currently holds the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship, while Matt Riddle is the NJPW World TV Champion. Kidd’s bold statements indicate his desire to challenge and defeat these established champions.
The New Japan Cup continues to provide thrilling matches and intense rivalries. Fans eagerly await the upcoming matches and the potential rise of future champions like Oleg Boltin, who has already caught the attention of Zack Sabre Jr. With the ongoing feuds and challenges, the NJPW wrestling scene remains as exciting as ever.