8 Things We Learned From Luke Gallows And Karl Anderson On Talk Is Jericho
8. Japanese Fans Are A Totally Different Breed
As is to expected, the conversation between the three starts off with Japan as the central subject. Karl Anderson spent eight years working for New Japan Pro Wrestling and Gallows three, and it was their work there that led to WWE taking notice and finally picking them up.
The cultural differences between Japan and the United States dominate from the get-go, with various toilet-related stories hinted at. Luckily any and all disgusting chat is ignored in favour of discussing the fans, and more specifically the way they treat the wrestlers outside of the ring.
Anderson and Gallows speak of their sponsors, although it is clear that these aren't always the official type. 'Sponsor' can often mean 'fan with money', who will take the wrestlers out after the show and ply them with food and drink.
Such things are seen as a symbol of one's status, and there is massive respect on each side. The two talk of WWE wrestlers going out in a previous year, Bray Wyatt and Roman Reigns are mentioned, and them having to get to grips with the system. When asking if it was okay to take another beer, they were simply told that it was unlimited. This sounds like a system I could get used to.