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• The Flagship: Royal Rumble Review, Hiromu Leaving NJPW, NJPW Road to New Beginning & more!
On this episode of The Flagship: a recap and review of the 2026 Royal Rumble, Hiromu's NJPW exit, Ava leaves WWE & more!...2026Check it out Royal Rumble
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• Hiromu Takahashi leaving NJPW
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor... The post Hiromu Takahashi leaving NJPW appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2026See more articles Hiromu Takahashi latest news
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Comments on Hiromu Takahashi Leaving NJPW
What did he say? The post Hiroshi Tanahashi Comments on Hiromu Takahashi Leaving NJPW appeared first on 411MANIA | Wrestling News, WWE & AEW Results....2026Continue with Hiroshi Tanahashi breaking news today
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• Hiromu Takahashi leaving NJPW, Athena to challenge for the IWGP Women’s title
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• EVIL Set To Leave NJPW As Contract Expires At End Of January
New Japan Pro Wrestling is preparing to part ways with one of its most prominent villains as January comes to a close. The company confirmed on January 26 that EVIL will be leaving NJPW when his contract expires on January 31. The King of Darkness has been a constant presence...2026See more New Japan news
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• EVIL Expected To Sign With WWE After Leaving NJPW
EVIL is expected to sign with WWE after his NJPW exit, and the move now appears closer than ever as his contract runs down. New Japan Pro Wrestling has confirmed that his deal expires at the end of January 2026, and he has chosen not to renew, which leaves him free to explore a high-profile […] The post EVIL Expected To Sign With WWE After Leaving NJPW appeared first on eWrestlingNews.com....2026See also New Japan breaking news today
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• Tetsuya Naito Says He Has Not Been In Touch With Anyone From AEW
Tetsuya Naito finished up with NJPW at NJPW Wrestling Dontaku on May 4th, competing in his last scheduled match with the promotion. Naito had been working as a freelancer since his contract expired on January 31st. It was announced on April 16th that he would be departing the company as the two sides mutually agreed to not renew his contract. Speaking to Thom Fain of Monthly Puroresu, Naito was a...2025Continue with Tetsuya Naito
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• Rumor Roundup: CM Punk entrance, Chelsea Green plans, Hook injury, more!Photo by Eric Johnson/WWE via Getty Images The latest rumors, including talk of a special CM Punk entrance at WrestleMania, whether Chelsea Green is planned for the show, the latest on Hook, and more! Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest...2025Click for news about Chelsea Green availability report -
• Jay White’s AEW Return Status During Prolonged Absence
After leaving NJPW, Jay White had several opportunities but decided to join AEW. Unfortunately, his momentum was interrupted when he was sidelined due to an injury. During his current hiatus ......2024Visit the page Jay White injury report
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• AEW Star Jay White Set for Imminent Return from Injury
Jay White had multiple options after leaving NJPW, but he ultimately chose AEW. However, his momentum came to an abrupt halt when he was sidelined due to an injury, impacting ......2024Click for news about Jay White injury report
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• Zack Sabre Jr Praise, Kevin Kelly Leaving NJPW, WrestleDream, More | NJPW Bread Club
Ciaran and Matt are back on Fightful Overbooked to guide you through the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling. On this episode we finally have some wrestling to talk about as the Road to Destruction has begun with 3 shows over the past few days. We discuss the unfortunate injuries that effected the show, praise Zack Sabre Jr, especially his match with Kojima. Another young lion makes a debut, and the...2023See more articles Zack Sabre injury report
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• Kota Ibushi To Compete At August 4 GLEAT Event
Kota Ibushi is coming to GLEAT. A video package aired during the latest GLEAT event promoting Kota Ibushi competing at the August 4 GLEAT event in Japan. Ibushi has not wrestled in Japan since suffering a shoulder injury against Kazuchika Okada in October 2021 during the G1 Climax Final. Ibushi returned to the ring coming off the injury during WrestleMania weekend, competing in two matches. An opp...2023See also Kota Ibushi injuries
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• Will Ospreay On His 2024 Free Agency: I’m Fairly Positive NJPW & I Will Work Out A Deal
Will Ospreay thinks he'll end up staying with New Japan Pro Wrestling. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion revealed back on April 26 that his deal with NJPW is up in February 2024. Ospreay has been with the promotion for nearly seven years at this point and has arguably became one of the biggest stars that the company has to offer. Ospreay and Dark Puroresu Flowsion recently had a conversat...2023Visit the page Will Ospreay injury report
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• Kota Ibushi: I'm More Suited To AEW Than Japan
Kota Ibushi comments on AEW interest. Kota Ibushi is a free agent after leaving NJPW following his contract expired at the end of January 2023. Speaking to Dark Puroresu Flowsion, Ibushi stated, “I don't want to go out normally, I want to go out seriously. I think I'm more suited to AEW than Japan. I already thought so during All In. I have many friends. There are even the best tag partners” Ibu...2023See more articles Kota Ibushi injury
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• EVIL Set To Leave NJPW As Contract Expires At End Of January
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• EVIL Expected To Sign With WWE After Leaving NJPW
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• Tetsuya Naito Says He Has Not Been In Touch With Anyone From AEW
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• Top Free Agent Headed To WWEA major update has emerged on a top free agent’s status, with the star now reportedly heading to WWE. With Jeff Cobb officially leaving NJPW in April, it has been […]...2025Visit the page Jeff Cobb trade rumors -
• Tetsuya Naito Says He Never Made Unreasonable Demands With NJPW Contract
On April 16, NJPW announced that Tetsuya Naito would be departing NJPW as the two sides mutually agreed to not renew his contract. Naito's contract with NJPW expired on January 31st and he had been working as a freelancer. Speaking to Tokyo Sports, Naito addressed negotiations with NJPW and comments that he was looking for more money. "Let me be clear: in the five contract renewals I’ve had, I ...2025See more articles Tetsuya Naito contract rumors
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• Kenny Omega Comments On Tetsuya Naito's NJPW Departure News, 'It Just Kind Of Came Out Of Nowhere'
Kenny Omega comments Tetsuya Naito leaving NJPW. Earlier this month, NJPW made an announcement regarding the future of Tetsuya Naito, revealing that they will not be renewing his contract. The company emphasized that this was a mutual decision. Now, fans are soaking in the last few appearances for Naito in NJPW, as his time with the company will come to an end once he has fulfilled all of his date...2025Visit the page Kenny Omega salary rumors
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• BUSHI Says He Signed A New Deal With NJPW, But Didn't Want To Continue If Tetsuya Naito Was Leaving
On Wednesday morning, NJPW announced that Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI would be departing NJPW. They will finish up on May 4th at NJPW Wrestling Dontaku. According to Tokyo Sports, "Naito requested to leave on March 3 but was persuaded to stay by the organization until early on the 16th, when his departure was approved and announced the same day." The report also states, BUSHI "had initially signed a n...2025Click for news about Tetsuya Naito contract
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• Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW After Nearly Two Decades – Bushi Also LeavingIn a move that few wrestling fans saw coming, Tetsuya Naito is officially parting ways with New Japan Pro-Wrestling after nearly 20 years with the company. NJPW confirmed the news via a press release, revealing that both sides have mutually agreed not to renew his contract. Naito isn’t leaving alone either—fellow Los Ingobernables de Japon … Continue reading Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW After ...2025Click for news about Tetsuya Naito -
• Backstage Update On Top Stars Leaving NJPW, Are They Heading To WWE Or AEW?
Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI are both exiting New Japan Pro-Wrestling, signaling a significant shake-up for the promotion. Rumors began swirling on April 1 when Tokyo Sports reported that Naito was no longer under contract with NJPW. While the timing initially led some to believe it was an April Fool’s joke, the story quickly proved to […] The post Backstage Update On Top Stars Leaving NJPW, Are ...2025Continue with Tetsuya Naito trade rumors
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Issues Statement On Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW, Wanted Naito To Stay Until The End
On Wednesday, New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI would be departing the company. NJPW stated that the promotion and Naito mutually agreed to not renew his contract. NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi gave the following statement to fans: "I'm sorry for the news that surprised and sad everyone today. I talked to Naito yesterday. I told Naito, who loves New Japan, that I wa...2025Visit the page Hiroshi Tanahashi contract rumors
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• Francesco Akira On JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb) Leaving NJPW: "I Think He Really Wanted To Stay... He Wanted To Be Here But Unfortunately, It Didn’t Work Out..."
United Empire, Jeff Cobb leaving NJPW and more delved into by Akira. There's a new interview with Francesco Akira that was conducted by Great-O-Khan on Royal Palace Life Radio. Among the subjects they delved into was Jeff Cobb's departure from New Japan Pro-Wrestling. As that conversation started up, Akira joked that he gets scared whenever he sees a tweet from the official NJPW X account and the ...2025Check it out Francesco Akira stats
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• Kazuchika Okada: I'm Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Coming Back
Kazuchika Okada doesn't intend to return to NJPW. Kazuchika Okada wrestled his final NJPW match at night two of NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo on February 24, competing in a multi-man bout and coming away with the victory by pinning Callum Newman. After Tetsuya Naito successfully defended his IWGP World Heavyweight Title in the main event against SANADA, he was joined in the ring by Okada, and the ...2024Visit the page Kazuchika Okada scores
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• NJPW Road To The New Beginning Results (1/21): LIJ vs. Just 5 GuysOn January 21, New Japan Pro-Wrestling held their Road to the New Beginning event from Nagahama Ika Twin Arena in Nagahama, Shiga, Japan. The results, courtesy of Cagematch, are as follows: Click here to see what Kazuchika Okada had to say about leaving NJPW. The post NJPW Road To The New Beginning Results (1/21): LIJ vs. Just 5 Guys appeared first on Wrestlezone....2024Visit the page New Japan stats -
• EVIL Wins NEVER Openweight Title At NJPW New Beginning In Nagoya
EVIL reigns again. EVIL won the NEVER Openweight Championship at NJPW New Beginning in Nagoya, defeating Tama Tonga in the main event. The finish saw Ren Narita hit Tama with a pushup bar, allowing EVIL to hit EVCIL for the three. The original bout lasted two minutes and was thrown out due to a brawl between HOUSE OF TORTURE and Guerrillas of Destiny. The match was restarted as a Lumberjack Dea...2024Click for news about Tama Tonga statistics
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• Kota Ibushi To Compete At August 4 GLEAT Event
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• BUSHI Says He Signed A New Deal With NJPW, But Didn't Want To Continue If Tetsuya Naito Was Leaving
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• Will Ospreay Says He Wouldn't Be Wrestling In America Without Tony Khan
Will Ospreay signed with AEW to much fanfare, officially leaving NJPW and joining the promotion in February. Ospreay was a highly touted free agent signing by Tony Khan, who showcased Ospreay while he was still signed with NJPW at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door events. Appearing on the Masked Man Show with David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide, Ospreay was asked about his relationship with Tony. "...2024See more articles Will Ospreay
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• Jay White’s AEW Return Status During Prolonged Absence
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• AEW Star Jay White Set for Imminent Return from Injury
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• Lance Anoa'i: We Do Consider Tama Tonga As Family
Lance Anoa'i comments on Tama Tonga's status in the Anoaʻi family. The Anoaʻi family is one of the most impressive groups in wrestling, as it includes Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, The Rock, Solo Sikoa, and several others. On WWE programming, the group is known as The Bloodline, and Reigns has reigned supreme since 2020. The stable has evolved over the years, as Solo Sikoa joined it in 2022. ...2024Click for news about Lance Anoa
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• Kazuchika Okada: I'm Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Coming Back
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• Kevin Kelly Says He Wouldn’t Rush Kazuchika Okada When It Comes To TV Presentation
Kevin Kelly discusses how he thinks Kazuchika Okada should be presented on television. The wrestling world continues to buzz in the aftermath of the news that Kazuchika Okada will be leaving NJPW following the conclusion of his contract. Okada will finish up his commitments with the company, but the seven-time world champion will be one of the top free agents in the wrestling world once he hits th...2024Click for news about Kevin Kelly
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• Rob Van Dam Wants To Team With HOOK Again, Kevin Kelly On Leaving NJPW
On a recent edition of the “AEW Unrestricted” podcast, Kevin Kelly explained his decision to depart New Japan Pro Wrestling. Kelly announced this past September that he would be leaving NJPW “at some point soon,” but still plans on calling NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 on January 4, 2024. Kelly said, “Because my wife said, ‘I […] The post Rob Van Dam Wants To Team With HOOK Again, Kevi...2023Click for news about Rob Van
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• Kevin Kelly Says He Is Leaving NJPW 'At Some Point Soon'
Kevin Kelly says he'll be leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Kevin Kelly took to social media to say he'll be leaving NJPW "at some point soon," but noted that he plans on calling NJPW Destruction at Ryogoku (October 9) and Wrestle Kingdom (January 4, 2024) along with New Year Dash the night after Wrestle Kingdom. Kelly later commented that he made the decision because his wife doesn't want to be ...2023Read about Kevin Kelly
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• Will Ospreay On His 2024 Free Agency: I’m Fairly Positive NJPW & I Will Work Out A Deal
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• Jay White Has Big Decision To Make Between WWE & AEW
Some pro wrestlers take a huge gamble when they leave their home company, but Jay White is in a wonderful position after leaving NJPW. It seems that he has both ......2023Visit the page Jay White
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• Report: Kazuchika Okada Heading To AEWKazuchika Okada shocked the wrestling world with the news that he would be leaving NJPW at the end of his contract. A new report states that he is heading to AEW, though he had talks with WWE. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Kazuchika Okada is AEW-bound, as the two sides […] The post Report: Kazuchika Okada Heading To AEW appeared first on Wrestlezone....2024Visit the page Kazuchika Okada -
• Will Ospreay: I'm Confident NJPW And I Will Work Something Out, I Don't Want To Live In The US
Will Ospreay has previously said that his contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling expires in February 2024. Despite his contract coming up at the beginning of 2024, Ospreay is confident he won't be leaving NJPW. "I'm very confident me and New Japan are going to work something out because I don't want to live in America. That's my full stop thing. I just don't want to. It limits me. I'm basically s...2023Continue with Will Ospreay
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• EVIL Wins NEVER Openweight Title At NJPW New Beginning In Nagoya
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• Kazuchika Okada To Leave NJPW
Kazuchika Okada is leaving NJPW. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Kazuchika Okada is leaving the company after his contract expires on January 31. Okada will finish up by working three dates in February that he was previously announced for. From NJPW: Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Kazuchika Okada will be leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling after the conclusion of his cont...2024Read about Kazuchika Okada
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• Kazuchika Okada Is Leaving NJPW – Official Statement Released
Kazuchika Okada has decided to part ways with New Japan Pro Wrestling. On Thursday, New Japan issued a statement to announce that Okada would be leaving the company when his contract expires on January 31, 2024. You can check out the official announcement below: Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Kazuchika Okada will be […] The post Kazuchika Okada Is Leaving NJPW – Offi...2024See also Kazuchika Okada
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• Report: Kazuchika Okada Has Not Decided On His Future YetKazuchika Okada‘s future remains up in the air, as both WWE and AEW are interested in him. Seven-time world champion Kazuchika Okada is leaving NJPW; the company announced the news on January 18, and he will wrestle his last matches over the next few weeks. Given his star power, he has been linked to both […] The post Report: Kazuchika Okada Has Not Decided On His Future Yet appeared ...2024See more articles Kazuchika Okada
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• Kevin Kelly Says He Is Leaving NJPW 'At Some Point Soon'
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• Tetsuya Naito Says He Has Not Been In Touch With Anyone From AEW
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• Tetsuya Naito Says He Never Made Unreasonable Demands With NJPW Contract
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Issues Statement On Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW, Wanted Naito To Stay Until The End
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• AEW Dynamite Surpassing WCW Nitro In Episodes | In The Weeds 4/15/25
Jeremy Lambert and SP3 continue their WrestleMania week journey: - AEW Dynamite preview as the show surpasses WCW Nitro in episodes - THEA HAIL IS BACK!!! - Tetsya Naito leaving NJPW - More matches added to NXT Stand & Deliver - Nekias Duncan joins to discuss NBA playoffs and WrestleMania 41...2025Check it out Jeremy Lambert
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• BUSHI To Leave NJPW
BUSHI will be leaving NJPW. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that BUSHI will be leaving the company. He is scheduled to work his remaining dates through May 4th. From NJPW: Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. At his own request and after careful consultation, NJPW has come to terms with the departure of BUSHI following currently scheduled appearances ending on May 4 in Fukuoka. ...2025Check it out Leave NJPW
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• Rumor Roundup: CM Punk entrance, Chelsea Green plans, Hook injury, more!
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• Will Ospreay Says He Wouldn't Be Wrestling In America Without Tony Khan
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• Lance Anoa'i: We Do Consider Tama Tonga As Family
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• Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi Announced For 2/11 NJPW New Beginning in Osaka
Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi one last time in NJPW. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Kazuchika Okada will face Hiroshi Tanahashi on February 11 at New Beginning in Osaka. The bout will be one of Okada's last matches in NJPW as it was announced on Thursday night that he would be leaving the company. Okada will team with Tanahashi & Tomohiro Ishii to defend the NEVER Openweight Six-Ma...2024Check it out Kazuchika Okada
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• Card changes made for New Beginning seriesCard changes set for New Beginning In the wake of the announcement earlier today that Kazuchika Okada will be leaving NJPW at the conclusion of his contract on January 31, with his final appearances scheduled for February 11 in Osaka and 23 and 24 in Sappoto, changes have been made to the New Beginning series […]...2024Read about Kazuchika Okada
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• Jeff Cobb WWE Creative Update
A major update has emerged on now-former NJPW star Jeff Cobb, amid speculation that he will soon make his debut for WWE. With Jeff Cobb officially leaving NJPW in April, […]...2025Click for news about Jeff Cobb rumors
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• Kenny Omega Comments On Tetsuya Naito's NJPW Departure News, 'It Just Kind Of Came Out Of Nowhere'
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• Rumor Roundup: CM Punk entrance, Chelsea Green plans, Hook injury, more!
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Comments On Kazuchika Okada Leaving NJPW, Says He Will Support Him
Shinsuke Nakamura comments on Kazuchika Okada's looming exit from NJPW. In January, the news that Kazuchika Okada would be leaving NJPW at the end of his contract shocked the wrestling world. The seven-time world champion is wrapping up his commitments, but fans continue to buzz about him, as he has been linked to both AEW and WWE. Like Okada, Shinsuke Nakamura was once a top star in NJPW before h...2024Click for news about Shinsuke Nakamura scandal
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• Kevin Kelly Says He Wouldn’t Rush Kazuchika Okada When It Comes To TV Presentation
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• Major Star With WWE Interest Becomes Free Agent
A major star with WWE interest is becoming a free agent very soon as it has been revealed that Kazuchika Okada is leaving NJPW. While there’s been much speculation about […]...2024See more articles Kazuchika Okada rumors
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• Hikuleo Says He Had Talks With WWE About Joining The Company
Fightful Select reports that NJPW star Hikuleo had a conversation with them, where he revealed he had talks with the WWE at the beginning of the year and he weighed his options about leaving NJPW to join the company. Hikuleo also said that the speculation of him leaving NJPW only amplified after his Loser Leaves […] The post Hikuleo Says He Had Talks With WWE About Joining The Company first ...2023
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