(ALL TOGETHER) The Ace Trio announce a "Triple Dropkick", Tanahashi responds to Kenoh's "change of generations" with "Let me see."

8th June 2023

Pro Wrestling DX

*Note: The "triple dropkick" was discussed in their very public strategy meeting after the press conference. 

KENOH: Japan and the world have really had a hard life with Coronavirus. I myself was infected, and had a fever of 39/40 degrees for about ten days. I was in the hospital for a long time, and it was really painful. But, from now on, the whole world and Japan will rise up and defeat Corona with everyone's power, and with the power of ALL TOGETHER wrestling this time, I am able to fight in the main event, where all the pro wrestling fans will be energized. As a pro wrestler, I'm really happy. Looking at the past ALL TOGETHER, it was the Great East Japan Earthquake, and Japan was really in a state of now being able to recover. In the midst of that, there was the last main event of ALL TOGETHER. In the last main event was Takeshi Morishima, Suwama and Hiroshi Tanahashi! A wrestler who was in the main event of ALL TOGETHER ten years ago, is in the main event of a show that aims to cheer up Japanese wrestling fans with the power of professional wrestling, ten years later. For those who have only watched wrestling from ALL TOGETHER, have the hands of the clock stopped? I think that is totally wrong in pro wrestling. Suwama! I used my power to change generations. My strength is not Morishima-san, but he changed generations himself. And Tanahashi! If you were in the main event ten years ago, and you are in the main this time, then the hands of the pro wrestling world clock will stop. Tomorrow, after I beat Tanahashi and win, maybe I will say this on the mic, "Thank you for your hard work, Tanahashi-san".

AOYAGI: My name is Yuma Aoyagi from All Japan Pro Wrestling. This time, I am able to participate in the main event of a show called ALL TOGETHER. This is an event to regain energy after Corona is over, and so I would like to show a fight that will make everyone who has supported pro wrestling in such a difficult time, feel glad that they have continued to watch, and that they will want to support pro-wrestling even more in the future. And although there are teams that are clearly not going well, I would like to enliven ALL TOGETHER with Kazuchika and Daisuke, who are here next to me, as a lubricating oil in the world of Pro Wrestling."

OKADA: I will also participate in ALL TOGETHER for the first time. Previously in Sendai I had defeated Tanahashi and became champion, but that ALL TOGETHER, did not include my name. I'm glad I didn't appear. I think that had I done, Kenoh would have told me that I wouldn't have been able to change generations. In that sense, Kazuchika Okada hasn't changed in ten years, and I think he's always been at the top. And since I've made all the opponents and the Noah fans feel despair, I want to get along well with them this time. Therefore, Kiyomiya-kun, don't get so angry. This time, I want to be on good terms with you, and I want to get along with you now that Corona is over. All Japan Pro Wrestling fans, I don't know much about All Japan. 11 years ago? All I remember is that I got involved with some wierdo at the 40th anniversary show, but I think All Japan has changed since then. To all the Noah fans and all the fans of All Japan, I want to fight hard so that I won't be hated. Oh, and I know what the New Japan Pro Wrestling fans are feeling, so let me just say one thing. I wonder why there's one fucking old man mixed in here, but who will be the main character... (turns to Aoyagi next to him) Who are you? Nice to meet you.

AOYAGI: I'm Aoyagi

OKADA: Okada. Please, I'm sorry, that I don't know much about All Japan Pro Wrestling, but I will continue to co-operate as New Japan. However, the one who will stand out the most is Kazuchika Okada. Thank you. 

KIYOMIYA: Good evening everyone! Tomorrow is finally the long-awaited ALL TOGETHER. Today, I saw Okada's face at the venue for the first time in a long time, and the frustration from the Tokyo Dome welled up. I don't how I'll feel tomorrow, but I am going to enjoy myself and take the leading role in ALL TOGETHER. Thank you.

MIYAHARA: Kento Miyahara from All Japan Pro Wrestling. Who do you think is the hottest man in pro wrestling right now? ("Kento!" shouts come from the crowd). Tomorrow there will be a match that you can't usually see, a match with wrestlers who don't usually meet, and what kind of team will the three of us be? I'm so excited. I hope that tomorrow all the pro wrestling fans will enjoy the fight that can only be done then. Tomorrow, ALL TOGETHER AGAIN, if you have the energy, you can do anything. Listen once more. Who is the hottest man in the world of Pro Wrestling right now? (Many people call "Kento!" again) That's how it is. 

TANAHASHI: Nice to meet you, this is Hiroshi Tanahashi, one of the best talents in one hundred years of New Japan Pro Wrestling. I have been listening to everyone's comments, but they seem to be speaking badly. Eleven years ago, I was in the main event of the first and the second ALL TOGETHER, and I am still here now. It's a real honor to be selected for the main event, and I will do my best, but in the first place ALL TOGETHER is about working together when an unforeseen situation occurs in Japan. It doesn't have to have a grand meaning, but that's what makes me happy. We don't know what is going to happen in the future, but we, the pro wrestling world and the pro wrestling fans, have ALL TOGETHER. I would like you to think about the future connections and how to perceive ALL TOGETHER. The match is tomorrow, and there are two reliable young wrestlers, the top of Noah and the top of All Japan. Suke-san and Kaku-san, please do it. (Miyahara, who has been making "What is he talking about" motions to Kaito Kiyomiya, while Tanahashi was speaking, glances at him) Forget what I just said. The three of us will work together to do our best.

Q: What is your impression of the provocation by Kenoh? 

TANAHASHI: I think he's a wrestler with a lot of energy, but from my point of view, it's okay to let him change generations, let me see. I don't think it's my fault that I am still here, it's the fault of the young wrestlers who haven't forced me to go. To tell you the truth, I'm most looking forward to tomorrow's match against Kenoh. I wonder if we will be the first to start tomorrow (Miyahara looks confused). Let's have a strategy meeting.

Q: In response to what was just said?

KENOH: Didn't you just say that you hadn't been forced to change generations yet? It's only because New Japan's wrestlers are useless. Hey, go and watch All Japan! Do you know who caused Suwama to change generations? I'm not an All Japan wrestler, but I'm the one who wore this belt and defeated him twice. And Takeshi Morishima. Well. Let's not touch on that. Hey, Tanahashi! If the New Japan wrestlers won't force you to change generations, then tomorrow I will make you, because I have a track record of changing generations in All Japan.

Q: You say you don't know anything about All Japan, but what is your impression of Miyahara, who you will face off against for the first time? 

OKADA: Yes. I think he's a very energetic wrestler.

MIYAHARA: I had intended to come today just to liven up the Pro Wrestling world, but I take Okada's words that he doesn't know anything about All Japan as a provocation. I know wrestling fans want to see Kazuchika Okada and Kento Miyahara meet. Well, tomorrow will be my energy, and I'm looking forward to not being swallowed.

Q: Aoyagi will be the lubricating oil, but what about teamwork? 

KENOH: There's no teamwork or shit. All these top wrestlers are coming together to fight, a fight that will make wrestling fans thrive. No teamwork, no shit. I don't need lubricating oil. The six of us will go to the ring and fight. That's enough. 

OKADA: Is it the teamwork of these three? Well, in terms of teamwork, I don't think that is necessary. I think that these three are strong, and opponents who can win if they fight normally without teamwork. I also have the championship belt for the 6-man tag team, so even if that kind of teamwork doesn't go well, I'm confident that we can win.

AOYAGI: I'm just going to say this. No problem. The three of us will work together and do our best. 

Q: Do you give priority to Okada, or prioritize teamwork? 

KIYOMIYA: Naturally, I am thinking about the significance of the ALL TOGETHER event, but for me facing Okada again is because I lost twice directly. This is my third chance and I have a feeling that if I miss this chance, then there won't be a next time. With that feeling in mind, I hope the audience can feel my own energy through ALL TOGETHER, but even so, tomorrow, I won't know how I feel until I stand in the ring then.

Translated from Pro Wrestling DX

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