It's no secret that I love the country, and Japan has always felt like a second home to me.

Before going to developmental, I had next to no fundamentals and that was sort of, doing cool chain wrestling and using a lot of holds and stuff.

What true 'Strong Style' really is, is the battle of the heart of man. It's not about how strong and how forceful you're throwing your blows. It's showing the never-say-die attitude of the human spirit. As long as it looks like you're fighting and giving your all, people will believe.

It's no secret that I love the country, and Japan has always felt like a second home to me.

My dreams are bigger than money; they're bigger than fame.