To Will Ospreay, no one is better suited to the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship than he is.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling recently announced that they will introduce the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18. The title will represent the IWGP United States and United Kingdom championships, which David Finlay smashed at NJPW Power Struggle.
Ospreay is still under contract with NJPW, but he has signed with AEW. He will join the company full-time in 2024, but the “global” aspect of the new title is appealing to him.
Speaking with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Will Ospreay expressed his intent to win the championship.
“It is going to be defended around the globe, and there is no one better served to do that,” Will Ospreay said. “I’m performing at the highest level around the world.
“This is my chance to cross-promote. That’s truly a special thing to have. I want to elevate the promotions I work with and my opponents in the ring. I am going to deliver the best possible matches I can deliver.”
Will Ospreay Previews Title Match At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18
At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18, the inaugural IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion will be crowned in a three-way match between Will Ospreay, David Finlay, and Jon Moxley. Ospreay previewed the match and made it clear he is focused on winning.
“I want to walk out of New Japan defeating Finlay, but there is Moxley, too,” Will Ospreay said. “Moxley needs to understand something. We had one match, and that was in Chicago, and it was a botch by the referee, who f—– up on the three-count. Moxley can say whatever he wants, but that’s not going to happen in Japan.”
“At Wrestle Kingdom, I am going to be in my element. They’re going to focus on violence, I’m going to focus on winning.”
WrestleZone will have coverage of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 once it airs on January 4.
