"Giant Bernard Ichiban"

Giant Bernard: "First of all. 'Arigato gozaimasu' to the number one fans in the world. [Applaus] What a tournament this has been. A dream come true, to fight on the same card with the Tenzans, the Gotos, Scott Norton, Chono, Liger, Makabe, Black Strong Machine. The best of the best. These guys come out here night after night and bust their asses for each and every one of you. [Applaus]

I won this tournament - now I get to fight Brock Lesnar. I get to fullfill the dream of wearing the IWGP championship belt when I beat him. And make everyone of you proud of your IWGP champion because he's here month in and month out, fighting everyone. [Applaus] Once I win that belt, my first opponent is that man right there [Zeigt auf Scott Norton] because god knows he deserves it, Scott Norton. But tonight, Giant Bernard ICHIBAN!"

- Dies war die Siesgesrede von Giant Bernard nach seinem New Japan Cup Turniersieg.