On a recent edition of the “Under the Ring” podcast, Tom Lawlor weighed in on his upcoming match with Satoshi Kojima, citing the latter’s plethora of accomplishments and expressing his admiration for his opponent.
Kojima will battle Lawlor at MLW One-Shot in New York City on December 7.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Satoshi’s standing in the wrestling industry: “Not only is he a decorated competitor, in a lot of people’s minds, and in my mind, he is the most decorated competitor, really if you look at the history of professional wrestling. Not to segue away from our match a little bit, but he was one of the guys who was able to hold All Japan together at a time when that company was about to go under. That’s something that I always really respected.”
On Satoshi’s career legacy: “He took a chance, he stepped away from what was the industry leader in New Japan, and he bet on himself. And years later, we’re talking about this guy as a legend, we’re talking about him as one of the all-time greats, the first man to hold both those titles simultaneously. And being able to face him is a huge, huge honor for not only 20-year-old Tom Lawlor, who was watching him wrestle then but the professional competitor that I am now.”
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In the world of professional wrestling, there are certain matchups that fans eagerly anticipate. One such match is set to take place at MLW One-Shot in New York City on December 7, between Satoshi Kojima and Tom Lawlor. Lawlor recently shared his thoughts on his upcoming match with Kojima, expressing his admiration for his opponent and acknowledging his numerous accomplishments.
Lawlor began by acknowledging Kojima’s standing in the wrestling industry, stating, “Not only is he a decorated competitor, in a lot of people’s minds, and in my mind, he is the most decorated competitor, really if you look at the history of professional wrestling.” Lawlor’s respect for Kojima stems from the latter’s ability to hold All Japan together during a time when the company was on the verge of collapse. This feat is something that Lawlor greatly admires and respects.
Furthermore, Lawlor highlighted Kojima’s career legacy, emphasizing the risks he took and the success he achieved. Lawlor stated, “He took a chance, he stepped away from what was the industry leader in New Japan, and he bet on himself. And years later, we’re talking about this guy as a legend, we’re talking about him as one of the all-time greats.” Lawlor also mentioned that facing Kojima is not only an honor for his younger self, who watched Kojima wrestle, but also for the professional competitor that he has become.
The upcoming match between Kojima and Lawlor is highly anticipated by wrestling fans. It represents a clash between two talented individuals who have made significant contributions to the wrestling industry. Kojima’s experience and accomplishments make him a formidable opponent, while Lawlor’s determination and skill make him a worthy adversary.
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In conclusion, the upcoming match between Satoshi Kojima and Tom Lawlor at MLW One-Shot promises to be an exciting and memorable event. Lawlor’s admiration for Kojima’s accomplishments and legacy adds an extra layer of anticipation to the match. Wrestling fans can look forward to witnessing these two talented individuals showcase their skills in the ring.