Shota Umino will be facing off against Will Ospreay for the IWGP UK Title at the upcoming NJPW Power Struggle event.
Speaking to Tokyo Sports, Umino revealed that he’d love to go on to face Jon Moxley if he’s able to get past Ospreay.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On a possible match with Moxley: “When we first met, he had the US heavy belt around his waist, and I have a lot of feelings about it. It is one of my dreams to fight Moxley as a champion. If I could do it on the Tokyo Dome stage, I think it would be a good plan for me personally.”
On his match with Ospreay: “I think Osprey is a wonderful wrestler who stands out from the crowd in every way, but I cannot allow New Japan to change what they have created without permission. If the company can’t stop it, I’ll take the initiative and stop it, and return it to the original title of US [Heavyweight Title].”
In other news, Kenny Omega took to Twitter to promote his appearance in the new Netflix animated series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix. The AEW wrestler wrote,
“If the overwhelmingly positive reviews aren’t enough, take it from me that #CaptainLaserhawk on #Netflix is a heck of a fun ride!
(Not an attempt at self promotion whatsoever)
You may see one of my old friends make an appearance too”
If the overwhelmingly positive reviews aren’t enough, take it from me that #CaptainLaserhawk on #Netflix is a heck of a fun ride!
(Not an attempt at self promotion whatsoever)
You may see one of my old friends make an appearance too 😉 https://t.co/OIwfuxRF11
— Kenny Omega (@KennyOmegamanX) October 23, 2023
And finally, you can check out this week’s episode of NWA Powerrr below:
“Your NWA World Tag Team Champions Blunt Force Trauma will test their skills in a two-on-three handicap match in our main event!
The NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion EC3 teams up with protege “The Golden Boy” Jordan Clearwater in tag team action!
NWA behemoths collide as Knox & Murdoch take on The Fixers!
#1 contender Ruthie Jay, Samantha Starr, and The Weapon of Asymmetrical Destruction WOAD join forces to face the NWA’s championship trio of Pretty: Pretty Empowered!
The ephemeral team of Magic, Inc. face off against the US-Polish connection of Jeremiah Plunkett & Mario Pardua!”
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Shota Umino, a professional wrestler from New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), is set to face off against Will Ospreay for the IWGP UK Title at the upcoming NJPW Power Struggle event. In a recent interview with Tokyo Sports, Umino expressed his desire to go on and face Jon Moxley if he manages to defeat Ospreay.
Umino spoke about his admiration for Moxley, stating, “When we first met, he had the US heavy belt around his waist, and I have a lot of feelings about it. It is one of my dreams to fight Moxley as a champion. If I could do it on the Tokyo Dome stage, I think it would be a good plan for me personally.”
The young wrestler also discussed his match with Ospreay and his determination to protect the legacy of the US Heavyweight Title. Umino said, “I think Ospreay is a wonderful wrestler who stands out from the crowd in every way, but I cannot allow New Japan to change what they have created without permission. If the company can’t stop it, I’ll take the initiative and stop it, and return it to the original title of US Heavyweight Title.”
In other wrestling news, Kenny Omega, a prominent figure in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), took to Twitter to promote his appearance in the new Netflix animated series called “Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix.” Omega assured his followers that the show is receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews and mentioned that one of his old friends might make an appearance in the series.
Additionally, fans can watch the latest episode of NWA Powerrr, which features exciting matches and storylines. The episode includes a two-on-three handicap match involving the NWA World Tag Team Champions, as well as a tag team match featuring NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion EC3 and his protege “The Golden Boy” Jordan Clearwater.
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Overall, the wrestling world is buzzing with anticipation for upcoming matches and events, with Shota Umino eyeing a potential showdown with Jon Moxley and Kenny Omega branching out into the world of animated series. Wrestling enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks.