Matt Riddle made his NJPW debut at NJPW Battle in the Valley, and he has already called out Hiroshi Tanahashi. In this new chapter of his career, he says he wants to be more aggressive,
Speaking on The Kurt Angle Show, Matt Riddle discussed working with NJPW. He noted that he has a one-year visa, and he intends to make the most of it. The former WWE star also stated that he plans to make some noise and be a more aggressive version of himself. (H/t Andrew Thompson of POST Wrestling for the transcription)
I got a year visa (to be in Japan) so I plan on working throughout the year and I’ll be there in February. I’ll be there in Sapporo wrestling (Hiroshi) Tanahashi for the TV Title… I didn’t know they were gonna throw me in there like that. But, I’m pretty stoked, I’m honored honestly and flattered that they would put me in such a position and all I can do now is not disappoint and I know my style, I know my athleticism, I know what I bring to the table, I’ll thrive over there.
“Given the opportunity which they’re giving me, I think I’m gonna make some noise and that’s my plan. Just make some noise and kind of bring in a more aggressive bro. People still want the bro, which is okay, but I wanna bring back that more aggressive version of me. Not the kind of goofy, whatever…”
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Riddle won his NJPW debut at NJPW Battle in The Valley. He will face Hiroshi Tanahashi at The New Beginning on February 23.
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