Lance Archer revealed why he hasn't been wrestling frequently in recent months.
At NJPW Dominion, Will Ospreay defeated Lance Archer to earn a match with IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega. The match marked Archer's first bout since April and his tenth contest overall in 2023. Some fans have questioned why Archer has been wrestling infrequently, and he brought up the matter after NJPW Dominion.
Speaking backstage following NJPW Dominion, Archer commented on his loss. Archer stated that 2023 has been a challenging year before he revealed that he had been dealing with a torn triceps. He then made it clear that he's back.
"2023 hasn’t been the best year for me. The amount of disrespect that I feel all over the world right now, it pisses me off. Nearly 23 years in this business. One of the best, if not the best, big man to step in the fucking ring. AEW, this message is for you. New Japan Pro-Wrestling, this message is for you. Every fucking mark around the world, this message is for you. There’s a reason I haven’t been wrestling a lot, and it has nothing to do with bad booking, you dumb shits. What everybody doesn’t even realize that I’ve been battling a torn tricep and I’ve kept it quiet. I didn’t tell everybody because I don’t need your sympathy, I don’t need your get well wishes. I don’t need anything. I just needed time, and now I’m back," Archer said.
Archer continued by stating that he hopes to have a rematch with Ospreay. He declared that The Murderhawk Monster is back, as he put everyone on notice, as he warned that the cage is the only way to hold him, but his teeth are getting sharper, and the steel is growing weak.
"Will Ospreay is truly one of the best in the business. We’re now 2-1. He’s bested me twice, I’ve beaten him once. There will be another time. I hope he wins that New Japan US Title because then I’m going to take it away from him. I respect Will Ospreay. I respect every single wrestler that I ever step in the ring with. So better as well respect my ass from now on. I’m done messing around. I’m done taking anybody’s shit. The Murderhawk Monster is back. You’ve all been put on notice, and the only way you can avoid me taking me everything from everyone is to keep me in the cage, but the cage can only last so long because my teeth grow sharper, the steel grows weaker. I will get out and make everybody pay. It’s as simple as that. I’m the one you should be afraid of. Because it’s as simple as this. Everybody dies," Archer said.
Following his win over Archer, Ospreay insulted Canada. Click here to see what he had to say.
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