(NOAH) POST MATCH INTERVIEWS: DEPARTURE 2022 (Friday 5th August, Korakuen Hall, Tokyo)

MASA KITAMIYA

"It's hot! It's August! It's N-1! Go For Broke! N-1, Go For Broke! When you say what you want destroy, destroy the hardened Masa Kitamiya!!"

MASAAKI MOCHIZUKI

"Next week, my 4th N-1 will finally start, and although DragonGate is getting busier and busier, I got a tight schedule during this period. Anyway, it opens with Hideki Suzuki. This is a true first showdown, isn't it? It's all about whether or not you can ride the wave. I think it will be a tough battle again this year because there are so many people. Like every year, I'll wake you up, so please anticipate it".

KAI FUJIMURA

"Did I win? I don't know, but a win is a win".

EITA

"Look here. This belt belongs to me. It's not Ogawa's. It's mine. I'm the Junior Tag Champion, so I will take on anyone's challenge. It's fine to have a title match even if it's DragonGate. You know why? Because I am the GHC Junior Tag Champion. Anyone can come. I'm waiting for you, challenger. It's the middle of the N-1 now? Are you free Ogawa? Are you bored without a junior match? It's okay. I'm competing just over here. Come and challenge for this belt anytime. (Shows the tote bag to the camera) And, do you know what this is? I think the tote bag, that went on sale today, was 2,500 yen. Got it?"

*No. The N-1 doesn't start until the 11th and Ogawa is not in. 

*Eita also decided that a recent singles match in DragonGate was a GHC Junior Tag Championship. It wasn't. It was a singles match.

KATSUHIKO NAKAJIMA

"Do you know what is next? The N-1 is finally starting. Hey, are you watching carefully? The hottest hottest N-1 ever begins. Of course, I am going to win the three consecutive victories, that only I can do".

ANTHONY GREENE

"I was 100% ready for tonight. I am only looking at the N-1 VICTORY, so my target was not tonight, it's the opening match against Masato Tanaka. I am ready for the first match next week".

THE NOAH JUNIOR REGULARS

(Daisuke Harada, Seiki Yoshioka, Ninja Mack, Atsushi Kotoge, Dante Leon & YO-HEY)

NINJA: Fans of Pro Wrestling Noah, bet on Noah! We are number one!

*Kotoge, YO-HEY and Dante Leon join in then and shake hands)

KOTOGE: Dante is the last for now

HARADA: These two came in from Nippon Budokan, and will be returning to their country today...please come back.

YO-HEY: Please come back soon!

NINJA: We are Noah!

HARADA: Yes. We are Noah Junior!

*Harada and Ninja shout together*

ALEJANDRO, KAITO KIYOMIYA, EL HIJO DEL SANTO & ULTIMO DRAGON

ALEJANDRO: Thank you very much. It seems like a dream time has passed, and I feel very sad, but it was a precious day that was very rewarding. I hope you will come back to Japan again, thank you very much. 

KIYOMIYA: I really was fighting in the ring, but I felt like a fan. Watching Santo-san, I felt like I could do anything, and with that feeling I was able to carry out the match. In turn I felt that I was allowed to feel pro wrestling history. Thank you. 

SANTO: First of all, I would like to thank Noah. Kaito and Alejandro are new blood in the professional wrestling world. They are great wrestler to fight with today, and I really respect them from the bottom of my heart. Ultimo is a great teacher. But who was that guy with blonde hair? He doesn't know who he is challenging. I will do anything, even a single.

ULTIMO: I didn't have my turn. I came here as his host. For me, there will be two matches in DragonGate, today's pro wrestling is evolving, and I asked to share time with him in the ring. If you can get a feel for his outfit and everything else, then we can only do so much for the future. I think it was wonderful experience for these two, and I hope they can keep it in the corner of their hearts when they have matches from now on.

KENOH

"Santo, you weren't fine at all, were you? What is that belt? WBC? I've only heard of boxing. Did you also do boxing? Any time is fine. Come on."

KINYA OKADA

"I kept losing, but I thought that if never gave up, then I could win someday. I won't give up yet. I will continue to not let go."

NAOMICHI MARUFUJI, TAKASHI SUGIURA & GO SHIOZAKI

Q: How do you feel after finishing your comeback match?

MARUFUJI: Even though I said I have returned, I have had two months off. In other words, it may be difficult for me to be in the best perfect condition. I don't know, but it's like I've become able to consult with my body. As for today, I might have been able to do it because I teamed up with Sugiura and Shiozaki. If it had been a single, then I might have lost to those three, but in the end, August 5th is a special day for us. You too (to Shiozaki)

SHIOZAKI: Yes

MARUFUJI: Thank you very much for this three man tag.

Q: What about the future? 

MARUFUJI: What I learned from today, is that I need to create a more solid condition. My apologies, but I won't be in the N-1 this time. In the meantime, I will prepare. I also have to go to America, so I want to show my Noah in my own way, and aim for the top of this ring. 

Q: Sugiura and Shiozaki, what was it like teaming up on the anniversary? 

SHIOZAKI: Marufuji, Sugiura and myself. I am happy to be able to have a match on the day of Noah's anniversary. 

SUGIURA: I am happy that (Marufuji) is back, and I am happiest that the three of us were able to stand in the ring on Noah's anniversary. 

MASATO TANAKA

"Some of the people who were in the ring are entered into the N-1, even Kojima, who I was teaming up with, will be an enemy the next time he enters the ring. What kind of state are you going to bring there? When the time comes, looking at my movements today, I will I will be in excellent condition to climb in. All I can say is, thank you for watching the ring."

SATOSHI KOJIMA

"I was able to come back to Pro Wrestling Noah again. I have only had a few days off, but it feels longer to me. That is now much I miss Noah just now. The N-1 is about to start. Takashi Sugiura. Marufuji and Shiozaki were were there today, I think they are all very good wrestlers. I wish Marufuji could do the N-1 from here on. He's got something that's amazing. The same goes for Masato Tanaka. Everyone, everyone, the current Pro Wrestling Noah is really fulfilling. I am really happy about the fact that I am in it, and I think it is a blessing. I came here on April 30th, and it's only been a little over three months since May, June and July. I think this is where Satoshi Kojima shows his true potential, so please look forward to it."

HAYATA

"England from tomorrow. If I have a singles match with Chris over there anyway, I will put this belt on the line. Spread Noah to the world. Even in England, STINGER takes the leading role"

Translated from Noah.co.jp

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