Hiroshi Tanahashi aces this interview | Hey! (EW), 7/14/24

[@ta7sint]

"There is not one person you don't love? " " My wife"😂😂

[@GuiItyUniverse]

Bro, I died at that part.

[@Meekspuffs]

I almost fell to the ground laughing 🤣

[@Tranceplant82]

I did not expect that joke from him. 😆

[@hunterblacc4336]

LMAO in his case understandable. 😂

[@dompiano7865]

Tanahashi has a law degree? He's an Ace Attorney

[@ecuadragon]

👈OBJECTION!!!

[@willalquin90]

@@ecuadragonSUSTAINED!!!!

[@youtubeuserxix]

​@@ecuadragon OBJECTION OVERRULED

[@AUCKata]

RJ broke Tana on that G2 idea LOL

[@RedGoldEmerald]

just like me fr

[@FanNaf-tt6xi]

I’m convinced He immediately thought of people to put in and started laughing

[@cliffordjackson3]

@@FanNaf-tt6xi FACTS😂.

[@KazuTree]

NJPW actually *did* hold two G2 Climax tournaments, in 2003 and 2005! Tanahashi won them both.

[@youtubeuserxix]

​@@KazuTree Did they have the same format as the G1?

[@therev_sungyungmoon24]

"You sleep 4 hours a night, and you're never tired? ""Do you nap?" "You don't nap?" "Have you ever yawned?" You've never yawned" "What a work this guy is"😂😂😂

[@CameronWilliams-gy8bw]

@@therev_sungyungmoon24 lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@therev_sungyungmoon24]

@@CameronWilliams-gy8bw I can't watch that part without laughing, especially when he goes to translator for what "take a nap" means. 😂😂😂The whole part is from 7:19 - 7:54

[@cliffordjackson3]

BRUH😂.

[@CameronWilliams-gy8bw]

@@therev_sungyungmoon24 faccs that lil segment was hilarious 🤣 then u have (RJ) no missing a beat 🫡🤣💀☝🏾💪🏿🔥🧐‼️

[@jamesmckay9483]

Tanahashi saying he doesn’t love his wife on camera is an all time Hey (EW) moment.

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@francisco_m7849]

😂15:00 I cannot believe RJ literally said it to the president of new Japan pro wrestling. “ you are the ace in my hole.” and he got away with it. Oh my God.😂❤❤

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS😂.

[@t5dagreat]

I love Tana's sense of humor. He truly is the Ace. And we both agreed, Naito would be the Joker of New Japan, lol

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@MAni04me]

Right as soon as he said Joker, I instantly said Naito.

[@grtoocool]

G2 Climax made Ace laugh. He really should have asked RJ to participate in that. 😂

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS give me Hiroshi tanahashi vs RJ City in the finals of the G2 Climax😂.

[@DavidMajors]

New Japan Pro Wrestling: A Gift to the Sickos. And that's why he's the President, and the Ace.

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@shiftytwotimer]

As a representative of Beaverton Oregon, I accept President Tanahashi's apology. 🫡

[@TheOtherChef]

as a resident of Beaverton, I too accept his apology.

[@cliffordjackson3]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@TheOtherChef As another resident of Beaverton I do too accept his apology.

[@saptamghosh]

@@cliffordjackson3 FACTS.

[@RealKorean]

Why they get so specific with that? LOL im from the portland metro area

[@DisdonnPlays]

"So this whole time you've just been a cosplayer" "Kind of." 😂😂😂

[@themilkman5004]

I love how humble Tanahashi is

[@yazr1712]

Man, RJ's growth is mindboggling! Still remember catching him at Greektown wrestling and now killing it weekly here and contributing to some of the best creative going in AEW. Amazing.

[@MrPerfect2000Z]

You'd never think you'd hear RJ City being thrown in the same line as Sanada but here we are

[@kristinea5590]

A dream come true.

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@amylopez5993]

I live in Beaverton, Oregon. I still welcome you, Tanahashi!

[@MrStanicky]

“New Japan is also for the sickos” lmao!

[@alan_vamos23]

CyberFight be like: 🥲

[@cliffordjackson3]

BRUH😂.

[@Jowgenetsu]

Absolutely loved RJ and Tana talking about Kamen Rider here. I was fortunate enough to have a good chat with Tana backstage at a show about oir mutual love of the franchise.

[@alaskanatomchild8801]

Next Fightful headline: "RJ City bobbed in college".

[@soccerojdoj]

Yeah he bobbed for apples during the frat Halloween party...

[@CameronWilliams-gy8bw]

It was such a different time 🤣💀🤣💀

[@GrokEight]

Community College or University?

[@MykalJohnsonENT]

RJ doesn't get enough flowers lol

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS😂.

[@GDogWinship1999]

Hiroshi Tanahashi is a gem. This interview is amazing

[@citizenbrain8065]

Oh man, this promises to be an all timer

[@kitkotreyes8287]

This made wanna see RJ City VS Toru Yano at the next Forbidden Door. Book it, Tony!

[@NowUndefined]

This lived up to the hype. Hiroshi, thank you so much for taking the time to do this. RJ, a pleasure as always ❤

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS dude.

[@kristinea5590]

RJ, SANADA and Takagi would be the most handsome faction of all time.

[@cliffordjackson3]

How can you leave out my boy Yota like that.

[@TheChrisHype]

“They’re not well.” Best way to describe a wrestling fan, honestly.

[@BobSaysWhat22]

I respect the fact Tana answered most of questions by himself rather than via translator.

[@CameronWilliams-gy8bw]

5:31 so is every other style “Weak style” 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀RJ is hilarious 🙌🏾🔥☝🏾‼️💯

[@ADIMIS]

Tanahashi was in a Kamen rider? now I HAVE to watch it

[@shriyut]

What?! 😂 This is such a surprise!

[@mr.buttler1649]

Bcos he was eliminated from g1

[@stuartscovel7526]

I am such a fan of RJ. He gets such humor and quality so often. Favorite part of my Sundays

[@cookiestar3069]

RJ City and Hiroshi Tanahashi-what a pair!

[@SuperDarkknight888]

I loved everything about this !

[@SeanoTheBoyo]

Tanahashi seems like such a chilled dude!

[@Captain_Subpar]

I never thought I'd see the day where RJ talked about Kamen Rider but here we are...

[@giorgiasimeoni8437]

Tanahashi is fantastic I love him and I really liked this interview 🔥🔥❤️❤️😂😂😂

[@weetodaman]

I love how Tana only understands like 50% of what RJ says, but still vibes along lol.

[@wstine79]

This should be a banger of an interview.

[@9raff]

Never thought I'd hear RJ mention Rider of all things on this show.

[@edgekatz5]

I was too distracted by the Ace’s beautiful hair to focus on this episode 🥹❤

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@TomJonty]

There actually was a G2 Climax for the Under 30 wrestlers in New Japan in 2003 and 2005 with Tanahashi as the winner of both so I like to think he was popped extra hard because he thought "Ah, I remember that. He wants me to bring it back?" then heard the explanation of a tournament for the Worst Wrestlers.

[@THENAMEISQUICKMAN]

Chase Owens vs Yujiro Takahashi final gonna go crazy.

[@radicalstanza3614]

​​@@THENAMEISQUICKMANi can't read and thought you said they were under 35. Yes, definitely the right finale for the worst wrestlers tourney lol

[@cliffordjackson3]

The fact that I’m just learning Njpw actually did a G2 Climax for wrestlers under 30 for two years in the 2000’s is hilarious and also another Inokism type of move.

[@PatrickVegas70]

The Ace is awesome, we need Yano on this show ASAP!

[@flybirdsfly2091]

Let go the Ace this going to be good

[@spectranv]

RJ City talking about one of my favorite tv shows of all time on AEW programming was NOT on my bingo card for this year

[@Iamtemjin]

RJ didn’t know Tanahashi was a walking Kamen Rider?! 🤣🤣🤣

[@braunpayne2233]

@@Iamtemjin I honestly didn’t either and I’m a fan of all 3. Knew he was in a movie but didn’t realize his gear is inspired after Kamen rider

[@thomasbatters]

OMG Yano would be awesome on Hey! EW

[@kevinmacdonald3574]

Tanahashi was looking at RJ like, "You are NEVER stepping into an NJPW ring." Japanese Superman is such a patient man for doing this interview. 😂😂😂 Tanahasi ICHIBAN!!!!

[@Raphmatic5000]

Go ACE!

[@kellibradley]

Great interview ❤

[@DrDevice81]

Can't believe RJ almost cost us Forbidden Door.

[@nsogre]

Great that he has a good sense of humor. Seems like he will be a good steersman for New Japan. I wish him success.Why the hell don't you have a late-night talk show yet, RJ? lol.

[@aprentissdaye]

This Tana interview with RJ was everything, especially the G2 Climax idea. 😅

[@MGD313]

That man truly is a once in a century talent. And Tanahashi wasn't bad either.

[@ninjax1983]

This is the most very hilarious episode I have ever watched 😂.

[@Tanooki20]

Love you Tanahashi 💜💜💜

[@francisco_m7849]

😂 I am completely impressed at how well RJ didn’t really rib Tanahashi like he does the other guest. He kind of does but not that bad so he’s very respectful. Ace Was just loving having fun with us.

[@MykalJohnsonENT]

Rj doesn't get enough flowers 🌻🌹🌹 😂😂

[@TranceMasterJack]

Dude is mega cringe.

[@tanyanaFOSHO]

Anytime Tanahasi needed the translator he was like WTF is this guy talking about 🤣

[@mathewstock7546]

RJ City name dropping the Ex Aid Pacman Movie is one of the strangest things that has ever happened to me.

[@CameronWilliams-gy8bw]

8:35 A regular Don Rickles here 🤣🤣🤣

[@HoustonHardHitters01]

I love this man he's amazing

[@CameronWilliams-gy8bw]

5:55 oh look it’s Four Me’s (Ace) 💀💀💀💀😫🤦🏽‍♂️🌀☝🏾💪🏿🔥

[@stevestryker]

The Ace of the Universe

[@codymolly]

Unbelievable. Rj does it again

[@TotallyRadicalShow]

RJ having to pronounce a Kamen Rider film title was not on my bingo card.

[@johndavis5734]

i’m glad i’m not the only one surprised by that lmao

[@andyrevo19]

Holy snap. . . GO ACE!!!

[@carlosvelasquez8130]

I’m actually shocked that AEW got The ACE to do this interview segment 😅. Should be interesting & funny 😆.

[@wrathofsocrus]

If you think this is surprising, you should look back the time The Ace and Taguchi were Dalton Castle's boys. Or "My father is a heel wrestler" where he plays The Cockroach

[@u_f10]

Tanahashi is a treasure 😂 ♥️

[@eddiemachette7188]

"Stomach claw"...reminded me of that scene from the movie, Liar Liar, where Cary Elwes was trying to do the claw gimmick. 😂

[@Siepher83]

11:21 That reaction and laugh , must have remembered Matilda the Bulldog dropping a duece in the ring🐕

[@JanLoDuca]

10:28 Takahashi-san forgot about the “what about this guy” and his straight response to the question was unintentionally funny 😂

[@RasenFemme]

The G2 Climax! The Serpentico World Cup! I love it! Book it Ace!

[@pro-wrestlingichibanbrazil8016]

- RJ questions Tanahashi's beautiful hair - Tanahashi doesn't love his wife - Tanahashi lost his guitar in 2016 - Tanahashi is very fan of tokusatsu - RJ wants Toru Yano

[@MAni04me]

"So your just a Kamen rider cosplayer!' I thought that was obvious lol He also voice acted himself in a episode of Cardfight Vanguard

[@yazr1712]

I know it'll never happen due to the politics of it all but Tanahashi vs Cena, just one time, would be so fucking great.

[@Grisna_25-]

Hiroshi😮

[@Captainshark98]

I love this interaction so much LMAO

[@Dusty_B]

Another great Hey 👍

[@vladdevener5586]

O my god that was great.

[@killingragethrowback]

Kamen Rider did not rip off Power Rangers! Power Rangers is an official American remake (Saban had permission and paid licenses) of Super Sentai, which is made by the same company as Kamen Rider.

[@mathewstock7546]

Rider also came out a few years before Sentai did

[@marquisealexander1371]

That’s kinda the joke.

[@dmgextra1576]

This man has never yawned in his life, what a chad

[@Tanooki20]

Only reason why Chris Chan is able to walk around freely because he convinced of John village, people that he’s part, Mexican Chris Chan, convinced of John village people that he’s part Mexican Love you Tallahassee 💜💜💜Tallahassee. Love you Tallahassee. Love you.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@jayhon3116]

Yoooo Tanahashi loves Kamen Rider? All the more reason to love the Ace!

[@Tanooki20]

I don’t think Tony’s too happy about Sammy gonna teach me the chogoink franky Symplex don’t think Tony’s too. Happy about that. Think Tony is pissed at Sammy Tony’s. Love you Tanahashi. Love you.💜💜💜

[@williehew]

ACE ACKNOWLEDGES SHALHOUB

[@scstatic1876]

Al shalhoub

[@TheGreatDevlin]

He's the true forbidden door

[@cliffordjackson3]

@@TheGreatDevlin FACTS.

[@Zoninator]

President Tana please bless us with Toru Yano on TV

[@CameronWilliams-gy8bw]

7:53 Load work this guy is (RJ) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joaquinchoque1136]

Legend

[@Tanooki20]

And my lucky chogoink franky what’s worth $7000 my lucky chogoink franky from Japan. Love you, Tallahassee. Love you.💜💜💜

[@MrZaib94]

"What a work this guy is" RJ is GOLD 😂😂😂😂😂

[@georgesaridakis652]

Well, I think a lot got lost in translation, but Hiroshi comes off as a really likeable guy...with great hair.

[@PotatoePC]

agreed

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@LaBestiaAzul515]

Good Morning AEW

[@Thekowaikaiju]

I cannot hear Joker said in Engrish without thinking of Kamen Rider lol

[@bossbradley]

I can't believe RJ booked the president!

[@A-Better-Tomorrow]

his position is the same like Tony Khan

[@jasonlitman8363]

It’s Shinsuke Nakamura 3:47

[@sabbirhosenriaz9832]

I love you Ace

[@mkasppdo6463]

TK if RJ doesn’t get the graphic he’s gone to Newer Japan Pro Wrestling - DONT LET IT HAPPEN

[@Tranceplant82]

Tanahashi is the best president of all presidents!

[@Tanooki20]

Learn how to Wessel Honda Brazilian guy. Love you Tanahashi love you.💜💜💜

[@scstatic1876]

10:07 😂 man, I love RJ

[@tonythomas2391]

RJ should have asked Tanahashi-san about finally getting Honma into the G1 one of these years. He has been lobbying for a long time, the G1 needs the Kokeshi!

[@JeSoriano]

Toru Yano x RJ City on Hey EW The real Forbidden Door 🔥