Will Ospreay Says There Is A Level Of Pride In Holding IWGP Heavyweight Title, Doesn’t Think NJPW Capitalize On Gabe Kidd

Will Ospreay continues to weigh in on the current state of New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

On Monday morning, Ospreay responded to comments made by new IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tusji, who suggested boycotting AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door due to how NJPW talent has been booked over the years.

Ospreay wanted Tsuji to have pride in representing NJPW.

Now, he wants him to have pride in being IWGP Heavyweight Champion, and refuted a claim regarding NJPW creating new stars.

Disagree….

Kenny Omega who was top 4 during the greatest time period in NJPW times comes back from nearly dying (as an AEW contracted talent).

His first match back is against Gabe Kidd.

They legitimately have the craziest match that year. Did they capitalise on the performance of Gabe ??

Answer NO.

You look at Goto who has been a solider has only reach that popularity after god knows how many years.

Callum has completely grown into the role and now he is hurt.

You got some diamonds in the rough like Yuya & Oiwa.

Shota is just finding his feet after so many flops.

Drilla puts in so much work and still isn’t being given the ball

I’m not saying AEW relationship is perfect, there is more we could do as a partner…
But come off the idea of we don’t send our top guys.

We legitimately have given you the top 1% in the wrestling world in Kenny, Okada, Takeshita, Andrade & myself.

And I’m speaking for myself mainly, but for sure the other feel the same.
I love coming to NJPW because it was my home for 8years. I’ve legit owe my life to the lion mark

My point remains throughout this battle with opinion of those that have no idea what it is to be a New Japan Wrestler,

Tsuji should represent the company as champion in any event that has New Japans presence.
Whether it’s a multi man, open challenge or whatever the fuck it is.

There is a level of pride you should have especially holding that championship.

Disagree….

Kenny Omega who was top 4 during the greatest time period in NJPW times comes back from nearly dying (as an AEW contracted talent).

His first match back is against Gabe Kidd.

They legitimately have the craziest match that year. Did they capitalise on the… https://t.co/keJRO0nnaz

— Will Ospreay • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) June 16, 2026

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Ospreay is set to compete against Swerve Strickland in the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament.