Davey Boy Smith Jr. is interested in working Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport X event, which takes place over WrestleMania 40 weekend.
Speaking on a recent edition of the “In The Weeds” podcast, the former WWE Superstar commented on his hopes for the upcoming iteration of the series. He said,
“I have not spoken to Josh about this yet, but I am going to be under the assumption that I will be participating in the Bloodsport coming up this year. Unfortunately, because of my stomach issues, I haven’t been training quite as regularly as I once was in the martial arts aspect. I’m getting back into that now. It took me a while to get back to a neutral state with my body with appendicitis and diverticulosis. Once you get to that state, you want to get into great shape and doing a lot of conditioning, sparring, kickboxing, flipping tires. It took a while to get back to a neutral state.”
He continued, “I do have faith that I will be at the 2024 Bloodsport event. I do not know of an opponent, but there is a lot of great talent out there. This is one guy that I’ve trained with, sparred with, and wrestled with that is a dear friend of mine; Erik Hammer. He’s been on the Bloodsport events in the past. He and I would shake hands, and may the best man win. It would be great competition and a great match to go up against a caliber of athlete like himself. People don’t know enough about him, but he’s a highly skilled grappler, in great shape, and an awesome dude. He would be somebody I would look forward to stepping in the ring with for Bloodsport.”
Josh Alexander is interested in competing in the NJPW G1 Climax.
Speaking with Monthly Puroresu, the TNA wrestler opined on potentially being part of the annual tournament.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On why he wants to be in the G1: “I’ve been a wrestling fan for a very long time. When I was a teenager I discovered Japanese wrestling. The first DVD I got was the AJPW Champion Carnival. Then I discovered the NJPW G1. The who’s who of the best in-ring talents from around the world have competed in the G1. I’d like nothing better than to test myself in one and show the world how good I am.”
On if he could fill the void left by Kazuchika Okada, Will Ospreay and Tama Tonga: “I’d absolutely say I could step in and fill part of the void left over from their departures from a match quality perspective. Of course, those are some enormous shoes to fill as far as their equity and star power built up across the world from their tenures in NJPW. But I’d love to try.”
On Ospreay saying he should be in the G1: “Of course it’s huge. Will is one of the best in the world – a top guy in NJPW and known around the world. His endorsement carries weight. When he speaks people take notice. Now we wait and see if it is what can make it happen I suppose.”
On if he would be disappointed if he wasn’t in this year’s G1 Climax: “No. This wrestling business is unpredictable. I’ve learned over the years to not get your hopes up unless the flights are booked. To even compete in the G1 would take a lot of coordination and planning with regards to my other commitments. So I can cross my fingers. But I won’t be let down. Everything happens as and when it should.”
Davey Boy Smith Jr., a former WWE Superstar, has expressed his interest in participating in Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport X event, which is scheduled to take place during WrestleMania 40 weekend. In a recent episode of the “In The Weeds” podcast, Smith discussed his hopes for the upcoming edition of the series.
Due to stomach issues, Smith has not been able to train as regularly in martial arts as he would like. However, he is now getting back into shape and is eager to participate in Bloodsport. Smith mentioned that he has not spoken to Josh Barnett about it yet, but he assumes he will be involved. He also expressed his faith that he will be part of the 2024 Bloodsport event.
While Smith does not know who his opponent will be, he mentioned a dear friend of his, Erik Hammer, as a potential candidate. Hammer has previously participated in Bloodsport events and possesses great grappling skills. Smith believes that facing Hammer would provide great competition and make for an exciting match.
In addition to his interest in Bloodsport, Smith also expressed his desire to compete in the NJPW G1 Climax tournament. Speaking with Monthly Puroresu, Smith shared his passion for Japanese wrestling and his admiration for the G1 tournament. He stated that he would love to test himself in the tournament and showcase his skills to the world.
When asked if he could fill the void left by Kazuchika Okada, Will Ospreay, and Tama Tonga, Smith acknowledged the challenge but expressed confidence in his abilities. He believes he could contribute to the match quality perspective and hopes to have the opportunity to prove himself.
Smith also mentioned that Ospreay’s endorsement of him for the G1 Climax carries significant weight. He considers Ospreay one of the best wrestlers in the world and appreciates the recognition from such a respected figure in NJPW.
While Smith would be disappointed if he did not participate in this year’s G1 Climax, he understands the unpredictable nature of the wrestling business. He has learned not to get his hopes up unless everything is confirmed, including flights and other commitments. Smith remains optimistic but accepts that everything happens as and when it should.
In conclusion, Davey Boy Smith Jr. is interested in participating in both Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport X event and the NJPW G1 Climax tournament. He is determined to overcome his health issues and showcase his skills in these prestigious events. Smith’s passion for wrestling and his desire to test himself against top talent make him an exciting prospect for fans of both Bloodsport and NJPW.