Kevin Knight, a rising star in NJPW, recently shared his thoughts on his first experience competing in the NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament. Knight, who is known for his tag team matches with Kushida, had the opportunity to showcase his skills in singles competition in the prestigious tournament. In a recent interview on Busted Open Radio, Knight described the experience as surreal and a significant step forward in his career.
Reflecting on his participation in the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, Knight expressed his initial nerves and excitement. He mentioned that it felt surreal to be announced for the tournament, considering it was his first singles tour in Japan. He emphasized that the audience got to see a different side of him as he worked without a tag team partner. Wrestling in renowned venues like Korakuen Hall and Osaka-Jo Hall added to the uniqueness of the experience.
When asked about the learning curve he faced during the tournament, Knight acknowledged that there were challenges but praised the ease of working with everyone involved. He described the experience as a great learning opportunity, especially in terms of putting together singles matches. Knight had to dig deep and bring out new moves and strategies. He also had to adjust his pace, learning to slow down and conserve energy during singles matches.
The full interview with Kevin Knight can be found on Busted Open Radio’s Spotify channel.
Kevin Knight’s insights were transcribed by Fightful, providing fans with an in-depth look into his experience.
For more details on Kevin Knight’s experience in the NJPW Best of the Super Junior tournament, you can read the article on Wrestling Headlines.