Yota Tsuji: ”If You Wrestled Like a Champion You’d Be Better”

The IWGP UK Champion Will Ospreay received some harsh comments from his contender Yota Tsuji, on the road to their title match for Destruction in Kobe.

By: R. Faliani

The unfiltered Yota Tsuji is making waves in New Japan Pro Wrestling. His rebellious attitude and harsh remarks help him build this aura around him of a guy that will not take you seriously. Every wrestler that has faced Tsuji has been a victim of his comments, and now it’s the turn of the IWGP UK Champion, Will Ospreay. Ospreay and Tsuji have been butting heads since their match was announced. Both are young wrestlers that look to thrive in the industry, but only one can be considered the best in the world today. Ospreay’s resume these past months has caught Tsuji’s eye, and he declared that while he admits Ospreay is the best wrestler in the world, he could be even better if he wrestled like a champion.

【新日本】辻陽太 オスプレイ挑発「王者として自覚を持ったらもっといい選手になれるんじゃないの？」｜東スポWEB #njpwhttps://t.co/LzxRSVGVlz

— 東スポ　プロレス格闘技担当 (@tospo_battle) September 10, 2023

Tsuji is rising more and more as time passes, and his perspective on Ospreay’s run around the globe is really interesting to hear. What could Tsuji consider a champion? It’s obvious these two are going to steal the show, but they have a lot to discuss in the ring. Ospreay is young, but he’s already an student of the game and a veteran of it, so Tsuji will have to bring his absolute best, to the absolute best. The rise of the Reiwa Three Musketeers keeps being a highlight of modern NJPW, and Tsuji, Shota Umino and Ren Narita are looking to conquer and dominate the scene. Could Tsuji be the one starting it?

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