On a recent edition of his “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast, AEW wrestler Matt Hardy weighed in on the opportunities offered by the different kinds of wrestling matches.
Hardy explained that be it a hardcore rules or a steel cage match, a wrestler has equal chances of exploring new territory and incorporating creative elements. He said,
“I think they’re both very similar to put together. I think having different weapons allows you to do things. I think being in a cage. I don’t feel like that’s these constricting terms. I think there’s a lot of things you can do with the cage, you can get creative, and it allows you to be on the ropes and do things off there. I think you can use the cage as a weapon in many, many ways. So I don’t think either one of those is ultra-challenging. I think they both allow a lot of different creative ideas. I think you can use both of those in really interesting ways. I think you can tell good stories [with] them. I just think you don’t want to be lazy. You want to be creative and really think out of the box in those matches.”
In a post-show interview at the NJPW G1 Climax 33, Eddie Kingston reflected on his performance in this year’s tournament and addressed his future chances.
Kingston was eliminated from the tournament following a loss to David Finlay and wished good luck to the continuing competitors. He said,
“Humble in victory, and humble in defeat. I’m not happy. I’m mad at myself, but in this great sport, it happens. Finlay was the better man tonight. Disrespected the belt, we’ll talk about that later behind the scenes. But he was the better man tonight, and I make no excuses for it. Dream’s not over because I’m still alive. That’s what I keep telling people. But my G1’s over. It’s kind of hard to look back at it right now, with all the emotions going on. But we have what, two more shows left? How many? Four shows left, so I have four chances to show the world that I belong here, that I studied the style, and I put it into my game because I love it. I love pro wrestling. There’s nothing else too it. So win or lose, I will be humble. Congratulation, Finlay. Good luck to everybody else that’s still left in the G1. It’s been a hard journey, you guys earned it. Not deserved it, earned it. I got four more chances to show the Japanese fans what I’m all about. That’s emotion, yeah, I’m an emotional guy. Emotion and passion for this great sport. That’s it, guys. I’m gonna try to get up because my back is shot. It hurts.”
