Zack Sabre Jr. says he represents NJPW's past and future.
Speaking with NJPW's website, Zack Sabre Jr. shared his thoughts on competing in the NJPW G1 Climax 34 tournament. He reiterated his past comments that he believes his career would be a failure if he did not win the G1 Climax.
"It is one of the main things missing from my career. I’ve won the New Japan Cup twice, I’ve had strong showings but this is my eighth G1. With the changes we’ve had it’s easy to say that it has to be me leading New Japan, but especially this year, even though the G1 is an incredible achievement in itself, it means even more this year," Sabre Jr. said.
Sabre Jr. also commented on how winning the tournament represented taking the lead in NJPW. He noted that he did not think that it had to be him, given NJPW's roster. However, Sabre Jr. stated that he was the best of the options.
"I don’t think it does have to be me, I think we have a roster full of very talented options. But I am the best out of those options to lead and I don’t think anyone can keep up with the pressure like I can. I’ve wrestled for 20 years now, never had an injury. I represent the past, present and future of New Japan better than anyone else. So yeah I would consider my career so far a failure if I don’t win it this year, even if I were to win the G1 later," Sabre Jr. said.
Sabre Jr. previously vowed to win the NJPW G1 Climax 34 and the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Check out his comments here.
Fightul will have coverage of the NJPW G1 Climax 34 tournament once it begins on July 20.
