Bryan Danielson is a fan of Zack Sabre Jr. He says he wants to see him win the NJPW G1 Climax 34.
Sabre Jr. is widely viewed as a favorite to win the tournament. The winner of the prestigious competition will challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19.
In an interview with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Bryan Danielson said that he wanted to see Zack Sabre Jr. win the G1 Climax and go on to become the world champion.
“As a fan of the New Japan product, I would love to see Zack Sabre win the G1 and go on to become IWGP World Heavyweight Champion,” Danielson said. “If you were to ask me whose matches I enjoy the most and what personalities I enjoy the most in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, it’s Zack Sabre Jr.”
Danielson then said that Zack Sabre Jr.’s interviews were the most compelling to him. He also stated that he was the guy he enjoyed watching the most in NJPW.
“I don’t know the business metrics and all that kind of stuff,” said Danielson. “But his interviews are the most compelling to me, and in a very real way. He’s the guy I enjoy watching the most.”
Danielson has said that he wanted to compete in the G1 Climax. Check out his comments here.
Danielson will face Jeff Jarrett on the August 7 episode of AEW Dynamite. WrestleZone will have coverage of the show as it airs.
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