“The Machine Gun” Karl Anderson wants to go on an extended run in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Anderson and Doc Gallows, collectively known as the Good Brothers, are one of the most decorated tag teams in the wrestling world, as they have won multiple titles in WWE, NJPW, and IMPACT Wrestling. The duo recently finished up with IMPACT, and they’re preparing to focus on NJPW in this next chapter of their careers.
In an interview with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Anderson, the reigning NEVER Openweight Champion, stated that as much as he loves tag-team wrestling, he wants to have an extended singles run now that he’s back in NJPW. He noted that he pushed for one in IMPACT Wrestling, but the timing didn’t work out.
“People look at us primarily Anderson and Gallows, or Gallows and Anderson, and I love tag-team wrestling, but I do want a singles run,” Anderson said. “I came into my own during the G1 in 2011 when I started learning from Tanahashi and Shinsuke [Nakamura]. I wanted to build the types of matches they were creating, and then I started to do that.
“I absolutely want an extended singles run in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. I was pushing for one in Impact, but the timing just didn’t work out. I love singles matches. It’s a different way to show people what I can do. I f—— love it.
Anderson was also asked whether he’ll remain aligned with Gallows, even if he becomes more of a singles wrestler in the future. In response, he emphasized that they’re a package deal no matter what.
“No matter what, I’ll always be aligned with Gallows,” Anderson said. “When we came back to New Japan, there were no plans for a real tag team feud with anybody. It was this program with Tama, but with me and Gallows, it’s always understood that we’re together. I’ve been on the road with him for 10 straight years. I don’t know what I’d do without him. He’s walked me to my room, and I’ve walked him to his room. We look out for each other, and we have a ridiculous chemistry together as humans that people want to see. We’re a package deal.”
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