In a recent interview with Tokyo Sports, Zack Sabre Jr. discussed Will Ospreay’s signing with AEW, noting that the IWGP UK/US Champion is in search of new challengers.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On his goal as NJPW TV Champion: “I believe we have truly made the TV Championship a global title by having the most varied defense of any New Japan Champion. We continue to accept challengers of all weight classes, experience levels, and nationalities. I want to go. Next year’s goal is to defend the title far more than 20 times, maybe 30 or 40 times.”
On his other NJPW goals: “I haven’t won the G1 Climax yet, I haven’t won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, I haven’t main evented the Tokyo Dome yet. That’s my goal for 24 years. Along with defeating him in the same year. This year, I made the TV Championship something special. Next year, I will make Zack Sabre Jr. something special.’”
On Will Ospreay signing with AEW: “I can just tell he feels like he needs a new challenge, and that’s healthy for all wrestlers. For most foreign wrestlers, leaving their hometown is the biggest struggle. But I have never felt that way. Japan has been my home for the past 12 years, and I am focused only on finally reaching the pinnacle of Japanese wrestling.”
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In a recent interview with Tokyo Sports, Zack Sabre Jr. discussed Will Ospreay’s signing with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and shared his thoughts on Ospreay’s search for new challengers. Sabre Jr., who is the IWGP UK/US Champion, expressed his belief that Ospreay’s desire for new challenges is healthy for all wrestlers.
Sabre Jr. also talked about his goals as the NJPW TV Champion. He stated that he wants to make the TV Championship a global title by accepting challengers of all weight classes, experience levels, and nationalities. His goal for the next year is to defend the title more than 20 times, possibly reaching 30 or 40 defenses. Additionally, he mentioned that he hasn’t won the G1 Climax, the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, or main evented the Tokyo Dome yet, and those are his goals for the next 24 years.
Regarding Ospreay’s signing with AEW, Sabre Jr. mentioned that he can sense Ospreay’s need for a new challenge, which is common among wrestlers. He emphasized that leaving their hometown is often the biggest struggle for foreign wrestlers, but he personally feels at home in Japan after spending the past 12 years there. Sabre Jr.’s focus is on reaching the pinnacle of Japanese wrestling.
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Overall, Sabre Jr.’s interview provides insights into his goals as the NJPW TV Champion and his thoughts on Ospreay’s decision to join AEW. It highlights the importance of seeking new challenges in the wrestling industry and the dedication required to achieve one’s goals.