I really really really hope he beats Gabe for that title. They have impeccable chemistry, and lot of love for each other out of (and kind of in) kayfabe. The only other changes Ren needs is to drop the damn T shirt when he wrestles, and a good submission finisher. A Lotus Lock is a really cool hold which I haven't seen anyone do in many years, and I feel like Ren would pull it off well. Point is – Ren needs to be elevated from a midcarder to upper midcarder, and he is one great match and title win away from that feat.
Tsuji has been built pretty much all the way barring the finish line (World Title) itself, now it's Ren's turn. He is the best and most versatile pure worker of his generation, has a character that works for him, and is physically charismatic in a weird way. Would it be nice to see him cut longer promos as well – yes, but I feel like that can wait a bit longer. SANADA made a career out of simps waiting to hear him speak, so Ren can stay being a man of few words for another year or so.
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