Nagata:
‘Ah, every one of Tiger’s kicks hurt like hell. He puts his all into every move, he's invested in everything, that gets me fired up too. It's a shame Nakanishi had flu and had to be absent today, but I'm glad I could have a match like this today. A little bit short, but it felt great. If I keep this feeling going, then things look good for tomorrow and the second round of the New Japan Cup.’

Liger neglected to comment.


Tiger:
‘Man, it's fun to wrestle Nagata. Both of us just give it everything. He read that last high kick perfectly. You never see people go from there to the Achilles' tendon. And the shirome (rolling back the eyes)? Nagata still has it. I really want to set my sights on Nagata, try and catch up to him, pass him’

Finlay neglected to comment.