"Speedball" Mike Bailey has been all over the place in 2022, wrestling for IMPACT, PWG, GCW, REVOLVER, West Coast Pro, and countless other independent promotions.
During WrestleMania weekend, Bailey stepped in the ring with Jay White at NJPW STRONG and most recently faced Jon Moxley at Wrestling REVOLVER.
Speaking to Ciaran of Wrestle Inn, Bailey was asked about the possibility of heading to Japan to wrestle for NJPW.
"I think it's possible, IMPACT has had a great relationship with New Japan, and through that relationship, I see a lot of opportunities. Ace (Austin) is the X-Division Champion and has been an IMPACT mainstay, is now part of Bullet Club. I'm here to chase any opportunity. The most exciting ones come first. The IMPACT-New Japan partnership that is happening creates very exciting opportunities for someone like me," he said.
Ace Austin recently competed in the NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament.
When asked for his AEW and NJPW dream matches, Bailey replied, "AEW, it's definitely Kenny Omega, 100%. From AEW, Kenny Omega. From New Japan, Will Ospreay. Both of which, I've wrestled before, but I firmly believe are the two best wrestlers on the planet right now and the two best wrestlers ever. Pro wrestling, right now, is the best it's ever been, by far, and it's not even a question that I will do whatever it takes to argue with whoever disagrees with me. Them being, basically on top, of two of the biggest promotions, it doesn't get any better than that."
Bailey faced Omega in 2015 and Ospreay on multiple occasions, but most recently in 2017. He said that they have all grown as performers since that time and the matches would be much different.
Bailey is set to compete for the X-Division Championship at IMPACT Slammiversary in an Ultimate X match. Fans can check out the current lineup for IMPACT Slammiversary by clicking here.
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