Kaito Kiyomiya, the Supernova of Pro-Wrestling NOAH, is set to make his debut in the G1 Climax tournament. This announcement has caused quite a stir in the wrestling world, and we had the opportunity to speak with Kiyomiya about his thoughts on this historic moment for NOAH.
Kiyomiya expressed his excitement about being chosen as NOAH’s representative in the G1. He believes that being the focal point of the tournament is a positive thing for NOAH and is determined to make sure that people are talking about him and his promotion by the end of the G1. Kiyomiya mentioned that he was stoked when he received the offer to participate in the G1, as it is a big stage for all of wrestling.
However, Kiyomiya’s inclusion in the G1 has caused him to miss several NOAH events, including the N-1 Victory tournament. Despite this, he has received positive reception from NOAH fans and is motivated to answer their encouragement. Kiyomiya also shared that he used to watch the G1 as a fan, particularly remembering Kazuchika Okada’s first G1 win and how it left an impression on him.
As the sixth NOAH wrestler to participate in the G1, Kiyomiya is eager to make history and become the G1 winner. He mentioned that while none of his seniors have spoken to him directly about being in the G1, both Marufuji and Muto have said nice things about him in the media. Kiyomiya feels supported by his seniors and believes that with their encouragement, he can’t lose.
In the A Block of the G1, Kiyomiya is focused on his match against SANADA. He expressed confidence in his ability to out-technique SANADA, highlighting their shared classical style and the influence of Keiji Muto on both of them. Kiyomiya believes that their match will catch Muto’s attention, particularly with his superior execution of the Shining Wizard.
When it comes to the younger members of the A Block, such as Shota Umino, Ren Narita, and Yota Tsuji, Kiyomiya doesn’t resent being included in the same conversation as them. He believes that they have just returned from excursion and are starting their journey, while he has already established himself as a top performer. Kiyomiya mentioned that he had a pre-debut match with Umino and Narita in 2016 but hasn’t crossed paths with them since.
Kiyomiya’s upcoming matches in the G1 include facing Yota Tsuji, Shota Umino, and Yuya Uemura. He sees Tsuji as having a lot of energy but not much else, while Umino’s tweets don’t hold much importance to him. Kiyomiya mentioned that Umino teamed with Muto and Tanahashi in Muto’s final NJPW match but doesn’t see anything special in him. As for Uemura, Kiyomiya believes that he is working on climbing the ladder and is looking forward to their match.
In conclusion, Kaito Kiyomiya is determined to make a name for himself and Pro-Wrestling NOAH in the G1 Climax tournament. He wants NJPW fans to take a good look at him and witness what makes NOAH great. Kiyomiya is fighting to change the perception that NJPW has dominated the industry for decades and aims to come out on top in the G1, with a particular desire to beat Kazuchika Okada.
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Source: ProWrestlingWars.com