Claudio Castagnoli speaks extremely of Kazuchika Okada forward of their match on the August 21 episode of AEW Dynamite.
On the August 21 episode of AEW Dynamite, Kazuchika Okada will defend the AEW Continental Championship towards Claudio Castagnoli. The match will pit Castagnoli towards the previous seven-time world champion in NJPW.
In an interview with Liam Crowley of ComicBook, Claudio Castagnoli mentioned going through Kazuchika Okada.
“I’ve identified Okada for over 15 years,” Claudio Castagnoli mentioned. “I’ve identified him since earlier than he grew to become The Rainmaker, I’ve identified him since earlier than I went to WWE, I feel perhaps even earlier than I went to Ring of Honor, I’ve identified him for a really very long time. It was superb to see his transformation into The Rainmaker and to see what he has achieved, and I’ve at all times tried to maintain up with what’s occurring within the wrestling world. I used to be at all times curious to see how we’d match up.”
Claudio Castagnoli Teases AEW All In Plans
When requested about doubtlessly competing at AEW All In, Castagnoli teased that followers must wait and see.
“I assume now we have to attend and see,” Claudio Castagnoli mentioned. “Proper after my match, I’m going to go to Mexico Metropolis for the Grand Prix after which I’ll come again for Wembley, so [I have a] full schedule. I’m tremendous excited and I’m glad that the followers are nonetheless excited to see me wrestle. There’s some good things in retailer.”
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