In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Billy Gunn revealed that New Japan Pro Wrestling superstar Hiroshi Tanahashi personally requested to work with him at the recent G1 Special In USA event.

“It was a huge honor to work for New Japan in that match. We went out there and did our thing, and Tanahashi is just awesome. That was the greatest experience I’ve had in a long time. Tanahashi asked for me, which was very flattering, and I thought I wouldn’t have those opportunities to be in a high-profile match like that at this point in my career. It was so good to see Jim Ross broadcasting the match, and I love it when he calls my stuff.”

The interview is available in full at this link.