>Every time people compared us just because we debuted together, it frustrated me.

>The determination to give everything to the ring, the grit to stand back up no matter how many times you fall, the unbreakable spirit—
>I’ve watched all of that up close.

>Sometimes I’d think, “She’s incredible… I can’t match her,” and I’d feel pathetic for even thinking it.
>Because I respect her so much, I couldn’t settle for just standing beside her.
>I wanted to move forward—even if only one step, even half a step.

>Tonight, I defended the belt, but this isn’t the goal!
>With this belt in my arms, I’m going to keep pushing forward, in my own way, further than ever!!

>#tjpw

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