Top NJPW Star Clark Connors recently appeared on the "Shining Wizards" podcast to talk about a number of topics such as his thoughts on the longevity of the Forbidden Door PPV Event and how he hopes that it continues on and strengthens the business for the different promotions.
Clark Connors said:
“At first, I was kind of skeptical about it, but I think, more than anything, I think it’s more of a return to what wrestling always has been. Like, territories and people going to different countries, and working for different promotions. I think it’s healthier for the business, so I’m glad that’s the case. It’s an extra pay day for everybody. It’s great for the fans to go see the new talent, and just the influx… even like the female Japanese wrestlers that are over on AEW. Now that we got Stardom working with us on a bigger capacity, coming to the states soon, I’m really excited for everyone to get to see what these Stardom girls can do, so I think, I hope it’s something that continues on and always strengthens the business.”
Clark Connors also talked about the Forbidden Door concept and how it all depends on the fans if they see value in a specific show or product.
Clark Connors said:
“I think it all depends on the fans, right? In my opinion, it’s all different. The really hardcore fans, which I love the hell out of, and I respect the grind. They, to me, are the ones who are looking at all these different shows, but most people are just going, “If I just watch AEW, I just watch AEW. If I just watch IMPACT, I just watch IMPACT,” or New Japan, or whatever it is. It just gives the broader audience [a chance] to see Clark Connors, to see Chris Bey, or Kazuchika Okada. There’s people who still don’t know who he is who watch IMPACT all the time, ya know? To me, it’s just a better chance to be like, ok, if you watch it over there, they’ll draw you back to the product as home product, ya know? And hopefully that gets more eyes on everything, and more money in everyone’s pocket.”
You can check out Clark Connors' comments at this link.
