Josh Barnett & New Japan

[floydthebarber]

Saw this on the New Japan site that was linked to a Brock Lesnar post in the WWE Board. Very cool insight into New Japan from a Westerner, and there were a few coments by Barnett that struck a chord with me. The guy really seems like he's in it for the long haul...

(sorry if this has been posted before...)


www.puroresufan.com/interviews/barnett.php

Josh Barnett has emerged as a sensation in Japan since arriving in January, 2003. A former UFC Heavyweight Champion, few could have expected that Josh would, a year and a half later, be one of the top pro wrestling heroes in the country. Barnett devoted himself to learning pro wrestling the hard way, braving New Japan's grueling tour circuit, where he quickly began obtaining wins. Soon, he began representing New Japan in vale tudo fights, invading Pancrase successfully, and competing in fights on major New Japan events. Now a proud, respected member of the regular army, Barnett is out to prove professional wrestling's strength, and is hungry for success and titles. I had chance to interview Josh on many subjects, and his responses were very interesting. I can't thank him enough for the time and effort he put into the interview. Be sure to check out Josh's official site for regular updates on his career!