Top NJPW Star Turned Down 'All The Major American Companies'

A top star of New Japan Pro-Wrestling had the opportunity to go elsewhere, but they ultimately decided to stick with the promotion. 

Zack Sabre Jr. qualified for the G1 Climax 33 quarter-finals on Wednesday, August 9, advancing from the D Block. ZSJ noted in his post-show press conference that he had received offers from all of the "major American companies" but he turned them all down to stick with New Japan. The TMDK leader then stated that NJPW have what they need staring at them in the face. 

"Seven years. Seven years to get out of the block stage. I've won tournaments all over the world. For some reason, I couldn't get out of the bloody block stage until now. Until now. You listen. This company's desperate. Desperate for the Reiwa Three Musketeers to be the new face of this company. Well, guess what? They couldn't make it. Who else? Who else is through? The Assassin? Willy No-Brains? I tell you what, mate. You're not gonna be the first British G1 winner. Zack Sabre Jr. is. Who else we got? Giant Gonzalez? Hikuleo? Nothing inside. One of these idiots is joining us. How many more chances? How many more chances does this old guy need? The Musketeers, you're talking about the changing of the guard. Behave," Zack said.

"What New Japan needs has been staring them in the face for seven years. I turned down contracts with all the major American companies. I've dedicated my whole adult life to Japanese pro wrestling. You want to talk about dedication, who this company should get behind? I'm not even on the f*****g posters for this tour. That changes when I win it. Right now, I'm reminding every single one of you why I'm one of the best wrestlers in the world. When I win the G1 Climax, I'll prove that I am the best wrestler in the world."

Zack Sabre Jr. was previously a part of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic in 2016 and he has also performed for AEW and ROH in 2023, but he primarily wrestles for New Japan. 

While advancing to the G1 Climax quarter-finals, ZSJ revealed a new Argos-inspired finishing move. 

H/T to Fightful