Shibata:
‘Making it through the first and second round. From here on, I wanna refresh you guys with a gentle blows of spring breeze. I don’t know How many matches I have left, but from here I’m gonna show you all, who is the man!! That’s all!!’


Robinson:
‘I was betting real big on today’s match… but my dream was swept away by Shibata-san. I respect him very much and also see him as a friend, but today, he was my villain and just wanted to take him out. The results show that he was more spectacular than me. Anyhow, I was betting on my victory. I do have to believe in myself. Otherwise, it would be tough shit to get up in that ring. It is Shibata who will be going up to the next round of New Japan Cup 2017. Don’t think like I have given up the belt because I haven’t. I will get the belt around my waist soon! I will snatch that opportunity! Shibata-san will be the champion soon!’