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.”
