Before arriving in AEW, Will Ospreay spent a great deal of time in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
All Elite Wrestling‘s Will Ospreay recently sat down with the Daily Mail. When asked about the differences between AEW and New Japan, Ospreay said he hates the hard cam and believes AEW can learn from New Japan’s presentation style.
“The pacing is a lot different,” Will Ospreay said. “AEW has found itself in a position with TV wrestling where the foot is on the gas pedal constantly. With New Japan, it’s more explosive. They take those short bursts of explosivity, which makes the match that little bit more dramatic. When it comes down, it’s all about the emotion and the exchanges and going blow-for-blow with guys that make their matches way more meaningful.
“The one thing AEW can learn from New Japan is presentation. The way they present their wrestling show is leaps and bounds over any wrestling show going. I’m very much along the lines that I don’t like camera cuts, especially during a sequence or impact of moves. I’m along the lines of…the name is AEW. All Elite Wrestling.
“If you’re signed to this company, that middle letter is very important. You’re an Elitist. You’re of the Elite in wrestling. If you miss a superkick or a splash, that’s on you. That’s not on the button pusher. I feel the button pusher’s job is to cover those marks. That’s not on [them]. Keep the action super tight with me. Keep the presentation in the ring.
“I hate the hard cam. I’ve always hated the hard cam. I hate the moment that it goes towards the hard cam in both mine and any other professional wrestling. The moment it goes to hard cam, I feel so detached from wrestling. I feel the cameras are ringside for a reason, so you can get any bit of emotion and drive. I love that style more.” [H/T: Fightful]
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