Jon Moxley has blamed Kazuchika Okada for VISA issues resulting in his absence from competing in Japan over the past three years.
Moxley, who has solidified his position as a vital part of AEW over the past four years, recently made an appearance in NJPW, having his first match in Japan since February 2020..
During the NJPW Dominion event, Moxley, alongside Claudio Castagnoli and Shota Umino, valiantly challenged Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii, and Hiroshi Tanahashi for the coveted NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championship. The encounter delivered the expected intensity, leaving the audience awestruck by the physicality displayed. Notably, Moxley engaged in a riveting battle with Tomohiro Ishii, captivating fans worldwide. Unfortunately, despite their commendable efforts, The Blackpool Combat Club faced defeat at the hands of their opponents.
In the aftermath of the arduous match, Jon Moxley granted a backstage interview, where he shed light on his prolonged absence from Japan and revealed his intention to make a triumphant return to the promotion in the near future. “A couple kids, a couple trips to rehab later, here we are. Every single time I come back to Japan, I will give you absolute best, just like Claudio will, just like Shooter will. I am so glad to be back in Japan,” Moxley declared with enthusiasm.
Emphasizing the reverence for fighting spirit in Japan, Moxley passionately expressed his love for the thrilling combination of blood, sweat, willpower, and guts that encompasses the wrestling experience. He described it as the “greatest drug in the world” and expressed his eagerness to engage in future battles. Additionally, Moxley shared his acquisition of a resident card, which empowers him to return to Japan whenever he pleases. He then went on to blame his opponent Kazuchika Okada for attempting to stop him from competing in Japan’s top promotion.
It’s the greatest f***** drug in the world. I love that s***. F*** yeah. We’ll wrestle again. I got f****”” plans. I got a fucking resident card now. I know Okada has been f*****” with the visa thing and trying to get our shit stopped up. But I got the card now. I’ll come back whenever the f*** I want. Thank you, Japan.
Jon Moxley
Moxley’s comments did not conclude without addressing his disappointment regarding the match’s outcome. He congratulated Okada for his victory over Shota Umino but swiftly shifted his focus, asserting that he does not hold any regard for Okada, Ishii, or Tanahashi. Making a notable reference to Bryan Danielson’s recent challenge to Okada, Moxley stated that while Danielson may aspire to teach Okada, he himself lacks the motivation to extend any respect to the NJPW star.
“Congratulations, Okada. You beat a 14-year-old. Real cool, man. You like picking on Shota, huh? You, rich kids, bullies, you guys, Ishii, Tanahashi, Okada, the cool kids. The guys they call the best in the world that can do no wrong. Personally, me, I don’t have any time for you motherfuckers. I’m not very impressed with you at all,” Moxley fiercely proclaimed.
As Moxley’s intentions to return to NJPW unfold, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing his electrifying presence back in the ring, ready to unleash his unparalleled fighting spirit once again.
