Will Ospreay was a recent guest on the “Talk is Jericho” podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including who he believes will now become the top talent in New Japan Pro Wrestling now that he’s gone.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On who will succeed him in NJPW: “I guess they’re gonna go with Zack now. I think that’s the right decision. The guy’s nearly fluent in Japanese as well. That’s like the best thing about it… Finlay’s getting a push and deservedly so. He’s worked extremely hard.”
On wanting to see people stick with NJPW: “I’m hoping people don’t give up on the product. I still want people to be invested in New Japan and still enjoy the shows. I believe guys like Jack Perry are going over there so AEW is still supporting them, that’s all you want in a relationship. You just want to be able to know that even though these guys are coming over [to AEW], not only can we come back and do hot shows for New Japan, but we’ll give you some of our guys just to make sure that the relationship’s all good.”
Will Ospreay, one of the top talents in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), recently appeared on the “Talk is Jericho” podcast to discuss various topics, including his thoughts on who will succeed him in NJPW and his hopes for the future of the promotion.
Ospreay believes that Zack, a talented wrestler who is nearly fluent in Japanese, is the right choice to become the top talent in NJPW now that he has left. Ospreay recognizes Zack’s hard work and believes that he will excel in the promotion. Additionally, Ospreay mentions that Finlay is also receiving a push and deserves it due to his dedication and effort.
Despite leaving NJPW, Ospreay expresses his desire for fans to continue supporting and investing in the product. He hopes that people won’t give up on New Japan and will still enjoy the shows. Ospreay mentions that AEW, another wrestling promotion, is supporting NJPW by sending their own talent, such as Jack Perry, to compete there. This collaboration between promotions ensures a healthy relationship and allows for the possibility of hot shows in both promotions.
Ospreay’s comments highlight the importance of maintaining strong relationships between wrestling promotions. By supporting each other and exchanging talent, promotions can create exciting and diverse shows for fans. Ospreay’s hope is that fans will continue to be invested in NJPW and enjoy the product, even with his departure.
Overall, Ospreay’s appearance on the “Talk is Jericho” podcast provides insight into his thoughts on the future of NJPW and his hopes for the promotion. With talented wrestlers like Zack and Finlay receiving opportunities, and collaborations with other promotions like AEW, it seems that NJPW is poised for continued success even without Ospreay.