During this interview, I told Will that he should make a shirt that says BRUV. Guys, he listened! It’s a real thing now: www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/william-ospreay/bruv.html
Yes, but no one cares that meltzer throws stars at him. If he wants to become a real star, he has to make it in WWE. But he is probably only one of many.
When will you smark people learn that Dave Meltzers rating System is rigged and worthless? His System prefers interchangeable Spotfests like Oasprey, Cole,Kenny Horrowitz, the Janetty Brothers, Aj Styles, Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes, DB, Finn Balor and and ...Guys like Braun, Brock, Bobby, Omos or so can not achieve a higher than 3 rating! Despite them drawing WAY more than the other Category! To be exactly, if you only rely on first one, your company is already lost! Happened with WCW, happened with TNA 2010, will happen with AEW...F Dave the Cancer Meltzer. Remember Punks pike pomb? Yeah maybe WWE is better when Vince dies, but Wrestling overall will be better once Dave Meltzer dies...
Of course Kenny Omega and will ospreay are going to be amazing they're two of the best. It would be interesting if Will Ospreay Kenny Omega Kota ibushi and Okada had a match. Also could you imagine how awesome it would be if Will Ospreay Kenny Omega Kota ibushi and Okada were to form a faction.
He’s always been a great wrestler but I feel like he’s started to really carry himself like a star lately. Loving how much more polite and articulate he comes across here.
In fairness to him he has adhd and a couple other things too dyslexia I think so it's not his thing to be articulate it takes alot of work on yourself to get to where he is more than people who don't have said things will understand
so weird to call him a veteran when hes only 30 but considering his accomplishments, how hes treated in njpw as the leader of the best current faction, and even how his body is deteriorating, i cant help but agree
@@afterglowexpress6620 the interviewer sounds like a mark* "ooo you're the best wrestler ever you have more stars than a whole company" ask him about his contract situation and his upcoming bouts stop licking his testicles
@@kanelfc98Chris whole character is like a lovable cornball. He’s overall a great dude tho and super respectful and gives all eras of wrestling a voice. You should give him another chance
Outside of WWE and AEW, he's my favorite wrestler. Him and Kenny Omega could put on a 5 star classic everytime they fight. This man doesn't get enough credit
His saying that the Unbreakable Triple Threat (AJ specifically) inspired him is so cool to me, as AJ is and always has been my all time favourite wrestler. Will has since become a close second, and I'd never thought about it until now, but this makes more sense if Will instinctively gravitated to a more TNA Styles style of wrestling
Will has been of my favorites for years now. Probably since 2015-2016. I think he's starting to really come into his own as the main event talent he is. He's been incredible for years. Selfishly, Id love to see him in the US, but I respect the fact he doesn't want to. I just hope he gets the universal respect and accolades he deserves.
This interview was so so good. Wil/Rico will always hold a special place in my heart. But to also see him on aew was a wrestling dream come true for me. I really hope we get him on American tv more, he’s incredible.
Amazing interview Chris. Hearing Will talk about working in the USA, makes seeing him work on programs like AEW Forbidden Door becomes all the more special.
I love that he could care less about not ever being in Wrestlemania. I absolutely love that he doesn’t allow these ideas about what a wrestler should be doing and he’s like “I like being home” he can make mad money going to wwe but “ he likes being home” hahaha I love it.
I've always liked Will as a wrestler but the more interviews I see the more love him as a person! I grew up not far from Will and he is so relatable for someone like me 👍 for the record "bruv" is a very common way we greet each other in essex/London, too man. 🙌👍 Cheers bruv 😂
I don't usually take pictures at meet and greets because I get self conscious in lines regarding how long I'm taking, so typically just get an autograph and move along. I met ospreay at a warrior wrestling show. He had 50 people plus in his line but he said something to the effect, "You paid all this money to meet us, people can relax for a minute." I was in line alone, so he had one of his people take the picture. Despite meeting dozens of awesome performers the last couple years, he's still one of the few that got me to slow down enough to appreciate the moment. Despite the short interaction, he seemed like a good dude. This was right around the time he had that serious kidney infection, so I admired the fact he even showed up for the fans.
One of the only good things that came out of 2020 was that it gave me time to do a deeper dive into Ospreay's career and he became my favourite wrestler in the world.
Last year I went to my first AEW show and got to see Will in a match against Dax and I’ve been a huge fan of Will since. I have so many of these interviews saved to watch when I have time but this is the first that I stopped and made the time to watch. Genuinely one of if not my favorite wrestler. He absolutely deserves to be where he is now and he’s only going up from here. Wonderful interview. Thank you so much for providing this to us fans❤
I’m familiar with Ospreay but not familiar with his wrestling history and this interview is making me want to do a deep dive. Thank you for this and thank you both for your time and giving us such an incredible talk
Had obviously heard of him before, but admittedly as more of a casual fan who hasn’t watched any of the companies he has wrestled in this interview is the first I have actually seen of Will. I’m now a fan, speaks really well and will definitely go out of my way to watch some of his matches now
Maybe it’s the dynamic that Chris and Will have, but it felt like on this interview we got a bit more of Chris being a massive fan haha. Loved it. Will Ospreay amazes me every single time and I hope the best for him and his career. Great Stuff!!
One of my all time favourite wrestlers, he's incredible inside of the ring and outside of the ring. Thank god he didn't go WWE. Look at what they've done to Ricochet 🤦🏾♂️loved this interview wish him nothing but more success in the future
I love how humble he is. You can tell it’s genuine. Guy’s a living legend and he talks like he’s just a normal dude. I became an even bigger fan after seeing his interviews.
I really like how humble Will is and makes an excellent point about the Meltzer ratings. In terms of overall impact it really does not matter because it is just Dave's opinion but Dave's star ratings can contribute to the wrestler's ability to negotiate for better deals.
Man, there's a lot of negativity in the comments. On the off chance that Will reads this: I really appreciate your hard work and dedication. I hope to see you in Wembley.
I have always felt like I'm supposed to be a huge fan of Will Ospreay don't know if it's because he has that swagger and is clean in-ring, after watching this interview oh my goodness - I'm in love.! He's such an amazing soul.
Bro Ospray you were really respectful bro, congrats you sound really mature, thanks also for helping me with my mental health issues through entertainment.
His match with Kenny omega at wrestle kingdom at the beginning of the year is the best match so far of 2023. Future iwjp heavyweight champ again 💪. I hope he and kenny do something at forbidden door.
That would be awesome. We did get a small sample of billy goat in aew last year. His contract with new Japan is ending in 2024 or so that is what being reported
Will trying to stay humble, which love about. Don’t know why he down playing this fantastic interview he did. Can’t wait to see if he will be at Wembley, for ALL IN?
Will Ospreay NEEDS to come to the US, work in AEW with Kenny Omega and The Elite just to do a program with Moxley, Bryan, Claudio and Takeshida (ok so Yuda can be the young boy). That would make it a crowning achievement to an absolutely stellar career. Will, Forbidden Door, please...
He did forbidden door against orange Cassidy but maybe this time he can do a match against danielson and then maybe the rematch against omega at wembley
Such a good interview Everytime Will finished his sentence with Ay, i was thinking he's been spending alot of time with Aussie Open 😂 it's even better that Will is actually aware he's picked up saying it 😂😂
@@Steamedhams578 Yh only has credibility cause he’s been doing it but for 40 years which I can see why people take it in. But Yh it’s defo flawed it’s crime Kurt has no 5 star matches
Great interview as always Chris. You always make anyperson you interview better and so comfortable. Just a quick question, was this filmed before Aussie Open signed with AEW?
Amazing wrestler His legacy is well underway best UK mixed high flyer and power wrestler since Dynamite Kid. #1 Wembley AEW will be rocking can't wait!
Dude is always in the top five of my favorite wrestlers in the world. Okada, Omega, Ospreay, Styles, and Cody. I don't think he should ever go to the WWE, but man knowing Paul Heyman would bend over backwards to get him there is a serious bump. You can't watch his matches and not realize there's no one else like him.
@joshuagumpert8910 he's a great wrestler, but he's not even in the prime of his career and besides the legendary IC run he hasn't held major gold in really any promotions. All 5 of my top 5 have undeniably changed the face of pro wrestling and all have carried companies. He's up there for sure but not quite there. Him and MJF are definitely in my top 10.
@@bmagada funny you say MJF. My top five currently ( list fluctuates every year or so) are MJF, Gunther, Danielson, Okada, and Ospreay. AJ is also in my top ten.
10 mins in and I just really like this guy. I’ve seen him a few times as a wrestler but never seen the real person. Very like-able and u can tell he cares about his craft
I’d love to sit down and talk to Will about wrestling. It’s so rare for me to ever have a conversation like this because no one surrounding me watches nor understands professional wrestling.
I've never been a huge Ospreay fan until the G1 last year, only saw him wrestle first in 2019 and thought he was a worse version of both Ricochet and ZSJ, but man nowadays he really is just incredible. And he's so likeable in this interview as well.
Used to train alongside him in London, first time I ever met him he placed both hands on a floor to ceiling metal support beam and lifted his whole body horizontally off the ground. He's a mensch.
I first heard about will ospreay in the wcpw days and the ricochet match been a fan ever since ❤ his theme songs have elevated no pun intended 😅 i do feel he'll face kenny at forbidden door for the iwgp us title and will be match of the night like at wrestle kingdom Much respect for mr will ospreay 🤟🏾🔥🙏🏾
His match vs Hiromu Takahashi for the iwjp junior heavyweight championship was one of the best matches of all time. He was injured in the head and find a way to finish the match, one of the best in the world ❤️.
