Will Ospreay believes he's the best in the world.
Wil Ospreay is considered by many to be the best wrestler in the world, and he's not going to argue with those people. Ospreasy is the reigning IWGP UK Champion and is coming off a victory over Chris Jericho at AEW All In.
Speaking to NJPW, Ospreay commented on his place in the world of wrestling.
"I’ve said for so long, that little catchphrase. ‘My name’s Will Ospreay and I am on another level’. I say it as a catchphrase, but I genuinely do mean it. I genuinely believe I’m on a level above any other professional wrestler. I don’t do anything gimmicky in my matches. I don’t dance, I don’t have my hands in my pockets, don’t try to make people laugh. I get in the ring, the bell rings and I’m better than anyone else. So for me, whatever I choose to do, wherever I go, the wrestling world revolves around me," said Ospreay.
When asked if being the best in the world comes with a certain responsibility or if it's a burden, Ospreay replied, "A burden, no, but it is tolling, it is taxing. I thrive in that situation. I live for that. I want to see if anyone can knock me off my throne, and I don’t think that anyone can. I don’t think there’s anyone that can say they are consistently, on point, the best in the world. I don’t think anyone can, not in AEW, not in WWE and not in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Nobody can say they’re better than Will Ospreay."
Ospreay's next test will come against Naomichi Marufuji on September 17.
He is also set to defend his IWGP UK Title against Yota Tsuji at NJPW Destruction in Kobe.
