(NOAH) N-1 PRESS CONFERENCE BLOCK C: For consecutive championships Nakajima appeared with bright blonde hair, Sakuraba said "I wonder if everyone can be choked..."


11th September 2021
Pro Wrestling DX

ATTENDEES
Katsuhiko Nakajima
Kotaro Suzuki
Kazushi Sakuraba

*Masato Tanaka is absent

NOTE: As pointed out by a fan, Katsuhiko Nakajima came dressed exactly as Go Shiozaki did last year (minus the polo neck, but down to the blonde hair).

KOTARO SUZUKI: Since I am participating in the N-1 for the first time, and since I am the only Junior, I don't think it will have any effect on the people listening, so first of all I will prove the power of the juniors. I would like to devote all my energy to that. 
KAZUSHI SAKURABA: Hello, this is Sakuraba. I wonder if everyone can be choked out in the singles. 
KATSUHIKO NAKAJIMA: It's finally here. This year's N-1. Well, this is my tournament and I will win again this year as well and do it in a row. Only that is in my head right now. 
MASATO TANAKA'S comment is read out: I have been in various leagues, but looking at the members I think the N-1 is one of the most difficult leagues to win. However, since I entered to win the championship, I will win it with the engine charged from the first match. Thank you. 

Q: Sakuraba, what is your impression of the wrestlers in your block? 
SAKURABA: I have fought Nakajima several times in tags, and while somehow sustaining my pace it will certainly be the first time for the others. I think its more about how to do that, than an impression. 
Q: The first match is with Kotaro, are you thinking the same for the first match? 
SAKURABA: All the matches are identical. I came here after practicing a little today, which I have been practicing for a form just like that, and if I can fit that form inside of my own shape, then it will be at my own pace. I will do that while thinking of how to trick the opponent and bring them to my pace. 
Q: Kotaro, how do you take Sakuraba's remarks? 
KOTARO: I feel like I am not going to go along as you say. On the contrary, I don't think you have ever fought a type like me. So, I think there is a good chance to win if I pull you into my field. 
Q: Nakajima, you are on the verge of winning the league championship for the second time, but what about the first match against Masato Tanaka? 
NAKAJIMA: I think it will be a tough fight from the first match, but good. The members of this block are very diverse and interesting, it's vast. I will take everything, and go to the final tournament. 
Q: How will you win, and what kind of scene do you want to show? 
NAKAJIMA: Well...well, the best thing I can do is that I can only do...hmmm...well, I am doing a match that is even more severe than last year, so I will show you a Katsuhiko Nakajima, who is different from last year.
Q: It has been about four years since you fought Tanaka, you haven't won your third single yet? 
NAKAJIMA: I think that will be the point as it is the first match. We have a history of battles in the past, but it's different from then and now personally I am really looking forward to tomorrow.
Q: Are there any strategies that you have in mind? 
NAKAJIMA: He's a head on person, so I wonder if I shouldn't compromise. 
Q: Kotaro, are you thinking about changing the way that you fight? 
KOTARO: No, win or lose I will compete with my own pro wrestling. 

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