During an interview conducted by DDT Pro’s official website, Konosuke Takeshita praised Will Ospreay.
Their match at AEW Revolution saw Ospreay emerge victorious. Here are the highlights:
Response the match got:
“It wasn’t so much that I had a great response, but I was surprised at how well I was received. The next day, I was approached by every single person at the venue, including the players, staff, referee, and camera crew. That was the first time I had heard that since I came here. The wrestler said to me, “Takeshita and Ospreay may fight many times in the future, but how will they get over the hurdle if they have such a great match at the beginning? And. No, no, no, I haven’t done that much yet…I feel like I haven’t done that much yet. So I felt that if I did it two or three times, I could do more.”
Ospreay’s strengths:
“The same goes for his performance in the ring, his preparation for the match, his physicality, his wrestling mind, his spirit during the match, and his awareness that he would never lose to this guy. I didn’t have a chance to feel that much athletic strength when I came to the U.S., but with Ospreay, I felt that from the very beginning. I was aware that he was better than me in terms of high-flying moves, of course, but in terms of power, I was a little better than him. I had a gut feeling about this long before our match this time.”
Ospreay being considered as the best in the world:
“That would be true. I truly believe that the best wrestler in the world is Ospreay, and there is an American version of the Pro Wrestling Awards that pro wrestlers vote for, and Ospreay is the MVP. I thought (the world’s No. 1) was not far away after competing against him.”
In a recent interview with DDT Pro’s official website, Konosuke Takeshita spoke highly of his opponent, Will Ospreay, following their match at AEW Revolution. Takeshita expressed his surprise at the positive response he received after the match and discussed Ospreay’s strengths as a wrestler.
Takeshita mentioned that he was approached by everyone at the venue, including players, staff, referees, and camera crew, which was a first for him. He was told that if he and Ospreay had such a great match at the beginning, they would have to find a way to overcome that hurdle in future matches. Takeshita felt that he still had more to prove and believed that he could do even better if given the opportunity to face Ospreay two or three more times.
When discussing Ospreay’s strengths, Takeshita praised his performance in the ring, his preparation for the match, his physicality, his wrestling mind, and his spirit during the match. Takeshita acknowledged that Ospreay was superior in terms of high-flying moves but believed that he had an advantage in terms of power. He had a gut feeling about this even before their recent match.
Takeshita also acknowledged the recognition that Ospreay has received in the wrestling world. He stated that he truly believes Ospreay is the best wrestler in the world. He mentioned that there is an American version of the Pro Wrestling Awards where pro wrestlers vote for the Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Ospreay was awarded this title. Takeshita felt that competing against Ospreay brought him closer to understanding what it takes to be considered the world’s number one wrestler.
Overall, Takeshita’s interview highlights the respect and admiration he has for Will Ospreay. He acknowledges Ospreay’s skills and recognizes him as one of the best wrestlers in the world. Takeshita’s experience facing Ospreay has motivated him to continue improving and striving for greatness in his own career.