Tetsuya Naito's overwhelming popularš“ity came much later than he or New Japan Pro Wrestling expected. His ascensš·ion with Los IngobernablesĀ de Japon has launched him into superstardom that didn't look likely years ago.
Naito won the 2017 award, and not only accepted, but provided some advice for those looking to reach the height of theią²r potential.
Ā Iād like to thank the Tokyo Sports editorial board for naming me MVP. A lot of people saw me and Los Ingobernables De Japon as a flash in the pan, that just as quickly as we got popular, itād all be over. Yet here I am, only the fifth in history to win this award two years straight. And I did this in a year where the IWGP champion held his belź¦¬t from start to finish. What that means is that I exist on another plane. It means that Tetsuya Naito is bigger than the IWGP Championship. Thatās not arrogance talking; thatās something that Iāve proven to everyone.Ā
See, thereās one thing that Iāve said a lš ot recently: if you donāt speak your mind, you wonāt get your feelings across to anyone. You might fly high, or you might crash and burn; no-one knows. But if you want to make a change, you need to not worry about the risks and take that first step. If thereās one message I want to transcend wrestlingš and get through to everyone out there, itās that courage to take the first step.Ā
OK, then? To accept this award, I had to get on a Shinkansen to rush here all the way from Toyama. You know what that means? IāmĀ cansado, sueno.Ā Iām tired, I want a nap. But Iāll save thešø gripes for Mr. Okamoto at Tokyo Sports. Ok, Okamoto? Weāll go to a family restaurant and Iāll talk your ears off, give you the scoop. For the rest of you, feel free to revel in the very best breed of professional wrestling that only Tetsuya Naito and Los Ingobernables De Japon can provide.Ā Hasta luego, adios!Ā
NaitoĀ will compete January 27 and 28 at New Beginning In Sapporo. 365betvisa-slots.com will have fuą¼ŗll, live coverage of the show and talk about them on a post-NJPWĀ video uź§pdate.Ā
