KUSHIDA on What It Means to Compete for the World Title at Impact Wrestling Rebellion

– During a recent interview with Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso, KUSHIDA discussed his upcoming Impact World Title match against Steve Maclin at this weekend’s Impact Wrestling Rebellion pay-per-view event. Below are some highlights:

KUSHIDA on facing Steve Maclin for the Impact World Title: “This is the opportunity I need. I thank the gods of pro wrestling for giving it to me. I’ve never gotten the top championship. That means you are the face of the company. I want to be the driving force behind the company. I want to bring Impact all over the world.”

On competing for the world title: “Wrestling for the world title is a dream. I can’t wait to make it come true.”

KUSHIDA and Maclin will face each other for the vacant world title on Sunday, April 16. The event will be held at the Rebel Entertainment Complex in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.