David Finlay had a memorable 2024, winning the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title on two occasions and making the block finals of the G1 Climax.
Though 2025 is less than 24 hours away, Finlay is already looking ahead to 2026.
"We all know the year I’ve had. You can’t talk about New Japan without talking about David Finlay. See, I’ve made sure that my thoughts on this business have infected every level of this company with my War Dogs. So we can talk about 2024 all you want. But I am mentally so many steps ahead that I am already celebrating 2025, and I’ve got 2026 planned as well," Finlay said in an interview with NJPW.
He continued, "I’ve already told you I’ve got 2025 completed in my head, and I can’t tell you about 2026 because it’s just too damn good. But I’ll go ahead and spoil 2025 for you. I continue to surprise everyone with my talent. I continue to rise up the ranks of this shitty company even more. I continue to cultivate and germinate the greatest wrestling faction in history."
Finlay is set to defend his IWGP Global Heavyweight Title against Yota Tsuji at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19.
Elsewhere during the interview, Finlay gave his thoughts on Tony Khan. You can find his full comments by clicking here.
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