Hiroshi Tanahashi believes he's in for a big summer.
Tanahashi is set to challenge for the AEW World Title at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2 against MJF, though MJF claims he won't show up to the match. Tanahashi failed to capture the Interim AEW World Title at Forbidden Door 2022, losing to Jon Moxley in the main event for the vacant championship.
Speaking to Tokyo Sports (via DeepL translation), Tanahashi commented on the bout and more.
"My Wembley debut is coming soon. I will prove that I am the first Japanese to win a title match and main event at Wembley in 100 years. I haven't left my name in the history books yet, so I will start from here. Winning the belt in the U.S., winning the G1, and the main event at Wembley. It's all set up nicely. It's Mr. Blueprint," he said with a laugh.
Tanahashi is one of 32 competitors in the NJPW G1 Climax 33. The annual tournament begins on July 15.
Fans can check out the lineup for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door by clicking here. Fightful will have coverage of the event on June 25.
