>>16607063I thought he was going to end up being a bust just like every other NOAH rookies of the last 2 decades even though he was naturally athletic due to his gymnastics balcgroundas well as being closer to a heavyweight built compared to all the midgets they always take in. His start to his career also wasn't much of anything because he would always get hurt, then he just vanished off for his overseas excursion. Then he recently returned and got hurt again, but turned heel and just randomly become Heavyweight champion now. It's honestly kind of a joke but at the same time since it's NOAH they've been relying on the same old faces forever it's nice to see someone new, even though it's clearly throwing anything on a wall and hoping it sticks. And luckily for them his heel turn has given them the most buzz since Mutoh retired so hey I guess it's working so why not.