Will Ospreay on his Kenny Omega match, Seth Rollins, and his secret “superpower”

We put our censors through their paces with this one: Will Ospreay joins The Sessions just weeks after setting the wrestling world on fire with a promo (and match) for the ages against Kenny Omega. The now-former IWGP United States Champion looks back on holding down NJPW during the pandemic, his various twitter beefs, proper use of the C-word and why his ADHD and spectrum diagnoses have become his secret “superpower.”
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The Sessions # 193
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[@litlightninmqueen]

As teenager struggling with being on the spectrum and having such a deep love for wrestling I feel so normalised hearing him talk about his own experiences and can't express how grateful I am for this interview💗

[@edes01]

Will Ospray’s match against Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom was absolutely amazing. He is definitely someone who elevates the sport.

[@usmzn]

Yeah, but I’m getting real sick of them putting Omega over Ospreay.

[@usmzn]

@@tatsumikey-2420 Wdym “?” Lmao

[@david5577]

@@usmzn that's part of the story dawg, this will just make billy goat's big win even more massive

[@akadvcyoubeezy6748]

@@usmzn stfu & enjoy the story. They're building that moment up. So when Ospreay beats Kenny it's actually SPECIAL. Much like when Kenny FINALLYY beat Okada. It's a true passing of a torch moment. & uts something Kenny & Will have been working towards for yearss. But hey, you're probably 1 of the people who don't realize Will & Kenny are Great Friends in real life.

[@drinkofwater3753]

Hope he shows up at the royal rumble. But probably won't him or jay White because I don't think aew needs them WWE does

[@anthonyriley1822]

I'm glad Will spoke up about the difficulties getting a diagnosis for autism in the UK. It's absolutely ridiculous, considering it affects such a large % of the population.

[@skywardbound67]

I love Will Osprey's attitude in interviews. You hear him go from intense and firey, to cool and goofy, talking about guilty purchases, it's so great.

[@glenchapman5984]

Just summed up any conversation with a Brit essentially. Particularly use of the C bomb.

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

Instant fan of the guy since Forbidden Door. Just an amazing athlete.

[@sph3re]

He's been amazing well before Forbidden Door, too. You've got so much to see, omg I'm excited for you Go check out his match against Ricochet, it's free on KZbin.

[@TheLATigress]

Me too he just elevated that show

[@anD_halfwayCrook]

check his stuff before forbidden door. He even had a great match against Rey Mysterio

[@Deviitt11]

@@TheLATigress"elevated" I see what u did there 😉

[@V1LL1N]

I love how BOTH Will & Renee have become WAY bigger than any one promotion or organization, and they have grown fabulously into some of Pro Wrestlings' shiniest gems and have come to be woven into its very fabric for decades now...WOW...Your work and commintment has not gone unnoticed!

[@kamaka07]

When people/organizations that hold you back are ultimately afraid of the success they see and you'll eventually achieve. this dude and Bea were a pretty crazy couple.

[@Beckst]

copium

[@KumGuzz69]

Haha ridiculous comment. Any casual fan would know WWE, AEW, maybe NJPW,. They would have no idea who either of these two are though.

[@danielgoodman674]

@@KumGuzz69 you sound like a casual Lmao anyone who really loves wrestling has seen or heard of these 2 n then to actually see how good they are it’s another level of appreciation

[@trentonjones7550]

You’re reaching by a long shot with Renee lmao. Nobody cared when she debut in AEW, nor did we care when she was with WWE. She’s a good journalist for the sport, but she’s not who anybody tunes into any shows for

[@JohnDoeDeMondo]

Love how Renee gets a good, in depth conversation with her guests. Feel like a fly on the wall.

[@anthonye.2553]

I love her and Joe Rogans interview style.

[@Qtipz123]

Renee and Chris Van Vliet. Both of their interview styles feels like a normal conversation with a friend and not an interview at all. I love it

[@anthonye.2553]

Will is the fucking man. He’s the type of guy you look at and just want to be friends with him. Famous or not. And as usual, Renee killed it in this interview.

[@grisbyspawn7743]

Will seems like such a nice guy ….so humble

[@TheLATigress]

One of the best interviews she's ever done and i love how they were having a blast doing it. Will Ospreay is a once in a life time generational talent. Love him so much.

[@austinwood8551]

My only issue it seemed alot like recruitment instead of a not a normal interview

[@ImageNationProject]

Will saying he failed with promos and is getting a ''little'' better with promos, dude.... his promo at the presser with Kenny was fucking amazing!

[@theonetheonlyjoey]

Legend, love to see an Essex boy succeeding in life EDIT: Just heard him talking about mental health and he's not wrong about the waiting lists being fucking long in England, takes months at least to actually get seen by somebody when you're trying to get any kind of help. The NHS is great but it needs to do better with mental health

[@kayehemming4644]

Mental health care is terrible, you are right. Unless someone reaches the end of the road and acts on it you don't get help. Post pandemic more people have mental health issues and nothing is being done.

[@johnappleseed3800]

As a person who’s on the road to being a licensed social worker wanting to help people with mental health issues, the pandemic skyrocketed the importance of mental health and the amount of people wanting to seek help, all the while actual people able to help has dwindled due to being overworked into fatigue from the field. It’s going to take a minute at least here in the states but I can assume that’s the case everywhere else as mental health has been a taboo for years until recently

[@theonetheonlyjoey]

@Hysondj 100% agreed mate

[@peterreed9817]

I’ve loved Will since his WCWP World Cup days. The fact he’s the most British lad to be on the circuit too is what makes him the best wrestler on the planet today. Kenny may be the final boss, but Will is the realest geezer in pro-wrestling

[@jordancarson7435]

LOVE Ospreay! He is absolutely incredible in the ring!!

[@bythebeardofmatt]

Can't tell if Will Ospreay is such a wonderful soul or Renee is such a wonderful interviewer.

[@RenEffect]

Yes.

[@stevenjohn6785]

What a fuckin lad he is. Down to earth and cool af. Not to mention probably the best wrestler in the world right now

[@vishnuvardhanreddykona]

loved him in the interview... Seeing his personal side is intriguing... Professionally, one of the best pro wrestler out there! Respect towards his dedication & work.

[@Doshanko]

Will is so relatable. I love how he evolved and I just hope he doesn't get many more major injuries, because the stuff he does is very brutal to his body

[@BrynHarding]

Myself and Will are the same age and from the same place (we don't know eachother 😅) It's always really surreal listening to him in interview outside of character because he could just be one of the lads back home down the pub! Great interview, loved the energy.

[@billcowan5539]

Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega set the Bar so high with that Amazing match! They are two of the Very Best in the World and I can’t wait for the rematch 🙏

[@glenchapman5984]

Exciting they were holding back as well. Omega gets the win at Forbidden door and Ospreay tops him at the next WK en route to Will finally beating Okada.

[@TheE9J]

I discovered Ospreay last year at WK16, the first WK I've watched in full and I immediately became a fan. The in-ring is on point, his talent on the mic is captivating, I've been following everything from him since January 2021 (with some BackToTheFuture trips of course) and what a banger! I can't wait to see the future for him, especially involving World Gold around his waist. Oh, and thank you Renee for all your great interviews! Can't wait for 2023 2 🐐🐐

[@forrestf9364]

I’ve been to multiple wrestlemanias. Probably 50 wrestling shows. The best wrestling match I’ve ever seen live was him and Amazing Red in the Super J Cup. From the entrances to the final speech - an absolutely perfect match.

[@singcolvinceleandrouc.4176]

I wish to see Will and Kenny square off again. I was all hyped regardless of Kenny's win. Will's performance and dedication to everything means so much to all wrestling fans. Huge respect.

[@yelb9135]

Come on, Tony. We want to see Will more often.

[@Helzakath]

He just needs someone to practice acting and writing promos with to gain that confidence and spark more than anything else, the promos will come naturally after that. I suffered the same learning difficulties as a child, growing up finding it difficult to explain why I'm so awkward and why I struggle with "normal" things. What he has accomplished despite that is truly amazing, inspiring. I still get frustrated trying to explain what's wrong with me and I'm 33, no diagnosis.

[@MissNikkiDawson]

I love that we can tell he is a Harry Potter fan by his dog's names. 🤣

[@sagbag856]

he's really humble and prides himself on the company he works for. i hope njpw keeps him longer hes an ace. not that i wouldnt want to see him in other places. but just you know. njpw to him represents something and i like that spirit.

[@GrimacesGrotto]

as an Australian, we also use the C word as an endearing term in a lot of contexts

[@glenchapman5984]

All contexts 😂

[@jojodate7185]

We need an interview with Rollins..its gonna be FABULOUS 🔥🔥🔥

[@k-billy6137]

Already listened on Spotify, I'm here for the pugs.

[@1307PSON]

Love Will. One of the best in the world today and so proud that he's a Brit. Great interview Renee

[@bunaldiaries6418]

I feel like Will Ospreay is my spirit animal. I just can't stop swearing, it's like if I don't swear in an hour or so, I'd be fucking dead. Lololol.

[@jasonwood999]

Always loved Ospreys work, awesome to see hims a top bloke as well. Keep up the good work mate.

[@stu_gibson]

Im a big supporter of Ospreay, he's an incredible wrestler, already one of the best in the world. I hope that the match with Omega is the first of a trilogy, maybe culminating with Ospreay winning the belt back at Forbidden Door 2.

[@pamjordan5238]

We in New York love Will Osprey, such a wonderful Beautiful honest and open interview with Rene, who herself is so charming. I am a NJPW SUBSCRIBER and will remain so.

[@philmorgan5233]

This just became my favourite interview. 🙂🙂

[@sailorcarmie]

Loved this session. Thank you! ❤

[@soultronik5520]

The TWC hoodie. Happy for those kids

[@GimmeAHullYeah]

Wonderful stuff, thanks, Renee.

[@nsogre]

Thank you for this one. Will is like Jay White for me. Just found out about him in the last couple of years. Definitely, one of the best wrestlers today.

[@xeiroe_gaming]

will has been one of the best in wrestling for a long time. its refreshing to see him finally get a global fanbase

[@mattwilkinson5605]

I was waiting to hear bruv! Will is great, a top talent, an absolute credit to NJPW

[@shannahill7]

Aussie Open has been so good forever. I have been a huge fan of them since their Progress days!

[@msibi]

Wrestling Kingdom was the first full Ospreay match that I watched, and that post match promo was just spectacular.

[@strykerdragoon131]

Big episode! Love you both!

[@jeffery44]

Was there for his first AEW match. Ospreay is awesome. Match was amazing.

[@ericofficially]

Man, I fucking love Ospreay. I hope we see him do more in the west, but w/e he ends up I'll keep following. Been my favorite from NJPW since Kenny.

[@jamesmccain4748]

Love your interview with Will.He is awesome wrestler.

[@JacobHighett]

Great episode! Ospreay been top 3 in the world for a while now! Incredibly talented.. met him in 2016 also! Good dude.

[@hailhydra91]

One of the few good things about the pandemic and being stuck at home in 2020 was that it gave me a chance to do a deeper dive into Will Ospreay's career since I was casual NJPW watcher before 2020 and now he is probably my favourite wrestler on the planet.

[@itssparticus]

I'm 20 mins in and its already one of my fave wrestling interviews ever. He's such a GOAT!!

[@casiokid325]

Excellent interview 👍

[@Kr4ShSkeL]

0:45 Dude has a hole in his head ant it makes him smile, that's a true pro wrestler 😂😂

[@josephharris19821]

This was a great episode/interview Will opened up got waaaayyyy more appreciative of him now cause I don't see much of him.

[@stevekasan1575]

My Guy rocking the Zubaz! Great interview with a hell of a performer and im glad Ospreay touched about the travelling & restrictions we forget that not just there is COVID but also this War happening. Hearing this is insane!

[@Malsolo]

Great stuff as always!

[@mringram]

Great interview

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

The joy of WK being so early is they set the bar for what match of the year is gonna be. Omega and Osprey delivered

[@nicholasmantia9052]

Will is awesome in the ring....... A hell of a talent !!

[@fabiopatacchiola5312]

Amazing interview

[@kayehemming4644]

Just love Renee's interviews. She remembers everything even down to Will giving her a recipe that he didn't remember giving her. Love watching Will wrestle and great to see someone from my home country doing so well. ( Although Mox will always be number 1 for me.) Re diagnosis. If you have ADHD and dyslexia you are more than likely on the spectrum. My daughter is and your attitude re Being 'normal' is overrated is a great one to have. My daughter has hated being different.

[@Shaun_3114]

As a Yorkshire man, I'm proud of Renee for loving Yorkshire Puddings.

[@royceflores23]

I loved this. Really really did.

[@shadowslayer40]

Ospreay is such a good promo and would do well with a massive crowd in the states etc. His match with Kenny was one of the best ever. And, I really enjoyed what he said about Rollins, I am sure they'd have a great Wrestlemania match one day.

[@1buenamigo]

Will your so amazing it was great to meet you on the Jericho cruise

[@venus9154]

Loveddd it 🤩 can we expect an episode with Seth Rollins 👀 since he was brought up ? Would be awesome !!

[@Aanwi2005]

Amazing wrestler .lovely man.will 🔥🔥🔥

[@andrewpark2563]

The man is an absolute legend, my inspiration in the gym and in many ways in life, god bless you will ❤🔥

[@c_lee_]

Will's pugs stole the show, nice to know they let him be featured in this interview 🤣

[@tater82]

Ya know I hate the Dirty C word but when he says it…..not so bad! 😂😂😂😂

[@michaelvazquez7851]

Amazing show

[@margecooks]

Great Session.

[@TheWrestlinEra]

I need this guy on AEW week to week stat!

[@michaelriverajr8891]

Aew should sign ospreay since they gave the American fans unaware of Billy goat a small sample of will ospreay

[@NinjaSquirrel30]

Your an amazing wrestler!! An inspiration to many And so young also. The present and future star of business. Congrats 👏

[@winstonchueng2809]

Will is slowly becoming one of my favs

[@MrOhydro]

THIS IS GONNA BE A GREAT LISTEN

[@barbz2741]

As an Englishmen, he is the most English lad ever.

[@youtubeuserxix]

Not more than Zack Sabre Jr. though is he

[@barbz2741]

@@youtubeuserxix yeah, he is.

[@MattRead13]

Loved this

[@marvingamez9057]

He has so much talent, just needs to make sure his head is good. He can be the absolute best in the world.

[@QCS_AdamCole]

Brothah, as an autistic with adhd myself, I agree with you, there is a HIGH possibility you are. And I felt the same "ah ha, THAT'S why I'm the way I am" weight lifting feeling once I got my diagnosis. Everything just made sense for the first time in my life.

[@puffykilled2pac]

Will is the best wrestler I've ever seen.

[@JackG92]

AEW ENGLAND - Will Ospreay vs Bryan Danielson

[@Karbuncle.]

fucking love this geezer, the only wrestler i know on the global level from my hometown, lotta love will mate keep smashing it geezerrrrrrrrrr💪

[@chantellepride6368]

As a 32 year old on the spectrum, I love wrestling and watching it makes me happy! Will Ospreay is one of my favourite wrestlers, plus I have a crush on him. He is so open, even about his dyslexia.

[@d.lhudson3875]

Love this guy

[@ckraynor1214]

8 out of 5 Stars. Story, build up, entrances, match, finish.

[@OscarGonzalez-xu3fj]

surprised hes on the spectrum. amazing talent man!

[@streetmagik3105]

Billy goat, best in the world! United Empire!!

[@Graham2468]

I still can't believe Ospreay got away with calling Omega a C***! LMAO

[@stevenhuddleston4281]

Zubaz are epic! And you are the 🐐! America needs you Kingpin! Please come over more often .. or full time! We'll give you the $ to move your entire family with you Bruv! 👑's up!

[@esarcilla]

Renee is seriously the coolest.

[@harryseldon362]

No other form of entertainment gives the dedication to their fans like wrestlers. They know who butters their bread and they never stop being grateful.

[@babyyshaqq34]

The hoodie is fire too! Shoutout to TWC 💯

[@thechestermoore]

Unbelievable talent!

[@evanmurray6607]

Being there for his first AEW Singles match in STL and starting a chant for him so he can look out in the crowd was amazing. Been a fan since 2017 and always will be a Will Ospreay guy

[@Julian-xj6mh]

Sad Mark

[@evanmurray6607]

@@Julian-xj6mh Don’t care + didn’t ask

[@Kr4ShSkeL]

​​@@Julian-xj6mhou're the one calling people mark online and in fking 2023 You definitely are the sad one here

[@elshogun1448]

Ospreay 🖤

[@lamarwilliams678]

I became a huge fan of will ospreay since his matches with ricochet it's just watching it I told myself that this guy is going to be a big star through the years I hope will gets the chance to actually perform in America long-term

[@leonelgarcia2651]

The matches that Espn covered it yeah Will and Ricochet killed it

[@rubenrodriguez6989]

Having hydrocephalus having a shunt and 13 operations behind me seeing will ospray's view on his conditions gives me hope and confidence to own my own

[@marti5420]

aw, hearing him talking about his dyslexia, autism and adhd like it was a shameful thing, is heart breaking. i totally get that. im glad hes come to terms with it and is using it as an advantage

[@pinnaclegaming1444]

I didn’t like Will based on what others said about him and how he presented himself….. this interview has completed changed my mind for the better. Down to earth guy, one hell of a wrestler no doubt, but a real genuine guy. This is why I love Renees’ podcast because it shows the men and women behind the wrestler. Great episode