Josh Barnett talks NJPW & if MMA is dead in Japan
The Fight Nerd spoke with
UFC heavyweight
Josh Barnett AKA "The
Warmaster" over the phone recently to talk about all things
MMA &
Pro Wrestling.
In part one of this three-part interview,
Josh and I discuss his new role with
Mauro Ranallo as part of the english-speaking commentary team for
AXS TV's "
New Japan Pro Wrestling" show, which premieres
January 16. As a wrestler that has competed in
NJPW and currently wrestles in the
IGF (
Inoki Genome Federation), Barnett explains how being in the ring there has given him more insight into his commentary, and also explains how awesome it is to be part of the show as a commentator
.
Josh also explains why MMA fans who do not like pro wrestling should tune in to check out NJPW ( as well as anyone that likes combat sports but has never been into pro
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