Kazuchika Okada Opens Up About Challenges In America: “In Terms Of Having To Speak English… Getting Through That Has Been A Little Heartbreaking”
Candid comments from Okada.
There’s a featured conversation on NJPW1972.com’s website with Kazuchika Okada. The current AEW Unified Champion and former IWGP Heavyweight Champion is going to be in action at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 as Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final opponent.
During the chat, Okada was asked about his move to America after joining AEW on a full-time basis. He said that, as far as in-ring performance, not much has changed. There have been challenges with him having to speak English, and he said getting through that has been heartbreaking at times, but he views it as a chance to grow.
“In the ring… well, in the ring, things aren’t that different in the end. NJPW is at a hugely high level, but there are a lot of great wrestlers in AEW so that isn’t different. But there have been a lot of challenges, in terms of having to speak English, and getting through that has been a little heartbreaking at times. But using that as a chance for growth, it’s meant America’s been a great experience for me.”
In the same interview, Okada spoke about how he’s approaching Tanahashi’s final match. Head over to Fightful’s write-up to read his comments.
