KENOH: Kaito Kiyomiya Has Never Had A Rebellious Phase And Has Always Been Pampered By NOAH
The war of words between KENOH and Kaito Kiyomiya continues ahead of their September 1st showdown at the N-1 VICTORY 2024 finals in Osaka.
Tokyo Sports reported on a recent press conference held by NOAH, in which KENOH didn’t hold back with comments aimed at Kiyomiya:
“His speech is so composed and lame, I thought it would be impossible to teach him any more, because he’s just been speaking the same set phrases for the past ten years” I thought he’d made it to rebel against the company, but I was wrong. Well, if Kiyomiya continues as champion, it won’t have any impact on the public, we can only expect stability. That’s why I have to start a revolution. He’s always been pampered by Noah, and has always been told what do to, so he hasn’t had a rebellious phase, and that’s the problem. Most top wrestlers go through that sort of thing at some point, even Hiroshi Tanahashi did it in 2002. I want to change Kiyomiya, who has had no scandals or a rebellious phase. I’m going to make ALL REBELLION a rebellious group and make Kiyomiya rebel. That’s why I need to win.”
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As an added stipulation, the GHC Heavyweight Title currently held by Kiyomiya will be on the line in the final match of Pro Wrestling NOAH’s biggest yearly tournament.
To earn spots in the finals, KENOH won the B Block with five wins, one loss and one draw for a total of 11 points while Kiyomiya had four wins, one loss and two draws to win Block A with 10 points.
KENOH and Kiyomiya have been each other’s top adversary over the past few years and this will be yet another encounter in their storied rivalry for Pro Wrestling NOAH.
The finals of the Pro Wrestling NOAH N-1 VICTORY 2024 tournament will air September 1st on Wrestle Universe subscription streaming service.
(H/T goes to NOAH’s ARK for the translation of KENOH’s quote)
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