(NOAH) POST MATCH INTERVIEWS ~ N-1 VICTORY, NIGHT 3 (22nd September 2020, Korakuen Hall)

KENOH

"I lost the first match, but could I win the championship after all? It's not just about winning, I won the N-1 VICTORY last year. I won the N-1 VICTORY last year, and I have the power to win the championship consecutively. I am the only one. Do you have another image that pops up when you hear the words "N-1 VICTORY"? Hey? That is why this year, I will win the first consecutive title in history, "N-1 = KENOH". I will create that image this year!!"

MASA KITAMIYA

"It's a league match, and no one wants to lose! BUT! For Kiyomiya...for that bastard! Definitely! I don't want to lose to him, even if I'm dead! There is still more to come!"

KOTARO SUZUKI

Q: Was it a way of winning that showed the difference in strength? 

KOTARO: In the first place, I didn't say that I wouldn't do it, but well, he lost. You can't complain if you lose, but that is not clear when you look at today's results. Where was the chance to win? 

Q: The weakest? 

KOTARO: Try Googling Haoh. If you press on his image there are many things that look strong, but when you click on the picture that doesn't come out. 

Q: His name is better than he is, but does the situation go deeper than that? 

KOTARO: If you were told that your name is better than you actually are, then you need to make a little more effort if that is the case and send it back to the previous promotion that I am not affiliated with (rough). 

Q: The stage of the title match will be the 11th October in Osaka. This is the event where the finals of the N-1 Victory will be held? 

KOTARO: That's big, isn't it? I guess he wants to be embarrassed in front of a lot of people. I guess he's a sucker for punishment. But I don't want to bully the weak, because I win against the strong, that is how the value goes up so it's just one more increase in the number on record. 

Q: Do you only have an image of winning overwhelmingly at this rare? 

KOTARO: I don't think of it myself, and the fans don't even think about he is going to win. Look. If this belt was wrapped around his waist, would it look good? Doesn't it look good? Would it suit him? It doesn't look good, right? That is because he hasn't amounted to anything (rough). 

Q: Do you think that Kongoh wants to stop STINGER'S dominance? 

KOTARO: If you want to stop us, then why didn't you? If it's not stopped at this point, so why haven't you? Well, it's okay because Haoh's challenge was decided last week, and he lost to me after being battered like this, so it's okay for someone to say to Haoh that they will do it on his behalf 

Q: Would you want someone to do that? 

KOTARO: This is not a belt like that. The order of the challenge has been decided, and it's a clever belt that will wait for the order that has been arranged. If it was me, I would do it like that.

GO SHIOZAKI

SHIOZAKI: As I said in the ring, in the N-1 VICTORY 2020, in the name of the GHC, it will be a noble battle that will swallow every single league match. This is my role as a GHC champion. 

Q: In a block, you are the only single undefeated leader? 

SHIOZAKI: There are so many members, it's a powerful league. I am aiming at the victory of course. Still, each and every battle is engraved on my body...this is Noah's battle. 

Q: Next is the fight with Mochizuki? 

SHIOZAKI: I have only fought Mochizuki in a tag. You can feel that fulfillment just by looking, even if it is physical. When that enrichment comes through, I will take it all and win. I am Noah. 

NAOMICHI MARUFUJI

"In the last N-1 I lost due to the front neck choke, but I endured that today. I am looking forward to the next one with Sugiura, but before that, I will win this N-1."

Translated from Noah.co.jp

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