(NOAH) From working part time to GHC Junior Champion: Hiroshima born HAYATA makes a triumphant return on 11th November

Noah's GHC Junior Heavyweight champion HAYATA (32) visited the central Daily Sports headquarters (Hiroshima), and talked about his enthusiasm for the November 11th Hiroshima event (Hiroshima Industrial Hall West Exhibition Hall).

Born in Kumano, Hiroshima, HAYATA dropped out of High School, and as a man of the world plunged into the world of professional wrestling, where he fought part time for a long time.
When he transferred to Noah two years ago, he quickly climbed to stardom, and is now dominant in a leading role on the junior front. Going to the ring he applies eerie facepaint, after the match and even on the microphone, he will not speak.
His nickname is "Silent of Darkness", he creates a solitary atmosphere, and he declines contacts with fans. However, a speedy fight is guaranteed.

In July of this year he won his first victory in Global Junior League, and in August he captured the GHC Junior Heavyweight title for the first time in two years. In September, be succeeded in his first defense by defeating his friend, YO-HEY.
At the Sumo Hall rematch with YO-HEY on November 2nd, the second defensive match is looming. He is motivated that, "Just win and make the customers happy".
If he succeeds in this second second, it will be a local triumph for him to hold up the belt at the 11th November tournament. The encouragement of the home fans is a big motivator for him as he explains, "I want to go to the ring as a champion, as I think that lots of acquaintances and friends will come to see me."

He has loved wrestling since his was a child, his favorite wrestler being Keiji Muto (56). At the Osaka event in September this year, Mutoh  participated in Noah for the first time in two and a half years, but "I couldn't tell Mutoh that I was a fan. I wanted to take a secret photograph".
There is still admiration in his voice when he speaks. The Moonsault Press, one of HAYATA'S special moves, is Muto's specialty. The feeling that he would like to fight Mutoh some day is an ambition.

He dropped out of High School in his second year, and dove into the world of professional wrestling. He participated in Osaka Pro through Wrestle Gate in Fukuyama City.
Except for one day off a week, there was a show each day, and HAYATA continued to rise in the ring.
"Physically it was hard, but I learned a lot from the matches, and my experience level rose considerably".
However, he was unable to live on the money he made from wrestling alone, and he worked part time in jobs such as carrying materials on construction sites, as a parking lot guide, and bar staff.

He transferred to Noah in September 2017, and finally he could make his livelihood from wrestling. The road has been long but it has paid off, but he himself says surprisingly, "It just flowed that way naturally, and I didn't feel as if I was aiming at so much. I enjoyed working part time too."
Noah is blessed with rivals, and he passes his days fulfilled.
"It feels rewarding when the juniors also get the main. I want to bring Noah more and more attention by having a match that makes customers think, "this is fun".
For a good looking guy born in Hiroshima, the brilliant championship road is spreading before his sight.

HAYATA
Real name is Yōhei Hayata. Born August 4th 1987, Kumano, Hiroshima prefecture.
Debuted in Wrestle Gate in 2006. After working for Osaka Pro, Dotonbori Pro and Dove Pro, he came to Noah in September 2017.
Major titles held: 666 Certified Championship, Osaka Pro Wrestling Tag Championship, DOVE World Heavyweight Title, GHC Junior Heavyweight tag title. He is currently the 40th GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion.
Hobby is skateboarding
Favorite celebrity is Keiji Inagawa, and each year he goes to his national tour “Keiji Inagawa's ghost story night”.
Family is parents and sister. 175cm, 75kg.

Link to original article from Yahoo Japan (in Japanese)
Picture credit: Yahoo Japan.