Tanahashi: “This year, I want to challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight belt and become champion. As long as I am a professional wrestler, I want to be a champion. If I no longer aim to be a champion, that’s when I think it’s time to retire.”

8 comments

1. Need that rubber match with Shingo and what better way to have it than having the IWPG title on the line.

   It probably wont happen but their two matches together are some of the best i’ve seen and both are my top 2 of all time so i hope it happens

2. Go get it Tana!

3. I want him to have one more reign. His last title reign was ended by Jay in a month. Give him a few months and then let him rest

4. As silly as this sounds – imagine Tanahashi heel turn ala Hollywood Hogan to win the title

   The Ace desparate – cheats – wins – goes full Tokyo Tana

5. Go Ace

6. Tana vs. Shota in a championship match. Please, I’m begging you, Gedo.

7. I thought when he lost it in 2019 that would likely be his last run unless they had a major injury bug, but I’m sure they want to include him in the new lineage.

8. You’re probably right. And it makes a lot of sense. As long as he gets a respectable title reign. He deserves a few successful title defenses. Really would love to see Tana drop the title to Sabre, Jr. I always look forward to their matches. Their matches are so good.