Fred Rosser Talks Rivalry With Tom Lawlor, Says The Respect Of His Peers Is Important To Him

Fred Rosser comments on his rivalry with Tom Lawlor.

Throughout his near four year with New Japan Pro Wrestling, Fred Rosser has had plenty of memorable rivalries and matches with a number of talent. One of the most notable rivals that Rosser has faced off against is Tom Lawlor, who he feuded with throughout 2020 and 2021.

In a new interview with The Wrstling Podcast, Rosser discussed Lawlor and said that his previous comments on their rivalry meant a lot to him.

“You know, the respect of the fans is so important to me, but the respect of my peers is even more important to me. I don’t like Tom Lawlor, don’t like him. But he did an interview saying he would have never thought in a million years that he would’ve stepped in the ring with a guy like Darren Young/Fred Rosser, but the first time we touched in 2020, he said it was going to be something special. That means a lot coming from a peer I can’t stand. That’s what it’s all about, doing some of your best work. It’s about engaging with the fans, it’s about putting on a show that people remember.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Rosser said he'd want to face either CM Punk or Chris Jericho at Forbidden Door 2. Fans can learn more here.

Rosser recently competed at NJPW STRONG's Resurgence event on Sunday, May 21. Fans can find Fightful's full report on the show by clicking here.

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