(NOAH) Kaito Kiyomiya reveals his hopes for a comeback, the G1 Result is disappointing but "I gained a lot".

Tokyo Sports

17th August 2023

Noah's Ace, Kaito Kiyomiya (27), who ended up with a disappointing result in New Japan Pro Wrestling's "G1 CLIMAX", revealed his desire to make a comeback. 

The festival, in which he participated for the first time in Block A, he was eliminated with 2 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws with 6 points. He couldn't even make it to the top 8. He bit his lip and said, "It's really frustrating, because I came here with the goal of winning". Although he missed Noah's N-1 VICTORY, he said "I have no regrets at all. I have gained a lot. I want to return and show you a different me. I want to continue aiming to be the main character without wavering." He emphasized that the most important thing is to objectively analyze the current situation. "I was able to feel what I was missing in order to expand Noah. I want to show what exactly it is in fighting in Noah's ring". In addition, after coming face to face in the same block with the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, SANADA, Shota Umino, Ren Narita and Yota Tsuji, "The Three Reiwa Musketeers", he said "There is no difference in Professional Wrestling, I thought it was the same thing that I do. I want to spread Noah, so if there is another chance, I'm ready to appear at any time. But, first of all I think that I have to look in front of me."

Kiyomiya will join Noah from the Sapporo show on the 19th, and on September 3rd in Osaka, he will start a tag team with Ryohei Oiwa, who he scouted during the New Japan tournament. "I'm looking forward to it. From now on, I will do my best to be the leading role in every competition. With Oiwa, I want to go as far as I can without setting goals" he said enthusiastically. 

The only thing that bothers him is the presence of Kenoh, who has severely criticized for disappointing in the G1, but Kiyomiya said "I have my thoughts, but it would be rude to cut in and say something while everyone was concentrating on the N-1". 

Silence with attitudes and results, not words

Translated from Tokyo Sports

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