Fans and colleagues alike have long considered
AJ Styles
to be among the best professional wrestlers. He just made a lasting impression at a NOAH event with an outstanding performance. The match was a part of
Pro Wrestling NOAH
and WWE's growing alliance. Styles has made no secret of his excitement for this partnership, saying clearly that he wants to see wrestlers from NOAH make their way into the WWE.
Pro Wrestling NOAH and WWE made a significant announcement on July 13 in the storied Budokan Hall: AJ Styles will face
Naomichi Marufuji
at NOAH Destination 2024.
Fans were really excited about this announcement and expected a fantastic match. As anticipated, Styles' meeting with Marufuji was nothing short of extraordinary. Styles performed a masterful job of showcasing his abilities, including his thunderous Styles Clash to seal the win.
In an interview with Yahoo Japan, AJ Styles discussed his feelings about the WWE-NOAH partnership in further detail. He greeted everyone warmly and noted that this new phase of cooperation marked the beginning of a fruitful collaboration. Styles expressed his confidence for the future, noting that even while changes would be necessary, the advantages of these cross-promotional initiatives will be enormous. He believes that the talent exchange between the two firms might provide fans with a more varied and richer wrestling experience, thus he is excited to see more wrestlers from NOAH join WWE.
Styles' remarks are in line with his wider vision for professional wrestling, which calls for less barriers between promotions and more opportunities for wrestlers to display their skills on grander stages. In addition to showcasing his abilities, his match against Marufuji at NOAH Destination 2024 proved the potential success of the WWE-NOAH alliance. As the wrestling community observes, AJ Styles continues to be a major proponent of this innovative partnership, hoping that it will open up new avenues and provide viewers around the globe with entertaining fights.
This is what AJ had to say: “It’s just the beginning, and I think there are many adjustments that need to be made, but I would like to see more wrestlers coming back and forth between the two organizations.”
AJ Styles emphasized the benefits that both parties receive from wrestler exchanges, arguing for a more equitable system in which NOAH's talent is given opportunities in WWE in addition to WWE superstars visiting the region. He emphasized the value of these interactions for aspiring wrestlers, pointing out that WWE superstars might learn about Japanese pro wrestling culture and that
NOAH wrestlers
could get a taste of the American wrestling scene.
AJ also had this to say: “It would be good if it wasn’t just WWE wrestlers coming to Noah, but Noah wrestlers coming to WWE. Noah wrestlers can learn about the American environment by going to WWE. At the same time, WWE superstars will also learn about Japanese pro wrestling culture. I think it would be good, especially for young wrestlers.”
WWE NXT Wrestlers Announced for NOAH Tournament
The much-awaited fight between AJ Styles and Naomichi Marufuji is scheduled to take place at NOAH Destination 2024 on July 13 at Budokan Hall. Pro Wrestling NOAH and WWE have announced this match. Fans are anticipating this thrilling showdown with great anticipation.
Moreover, Pro Wrestling NOAH has verified via Twitter that Josh Briggs and Tavion Heights, two NXT talents, will compete in the N1-Victory competition. The Yokohama Budokan will host the tournament's first round on August 4 while the Edion Arena Osaka 1st Stadium will host the final round on September 1. 16 wrestlers—including Heights and Briggs—will participate in this esteemed competition.
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