Leaving NJPW rumors, news

Choose a topic

Leaving NJPW news, rumors

  • Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW After Nearly Two Decades – Bushi Also Leaving
    • Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW After Nearly Two Decades – Bushi Also Leaving
    In 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 ...2025
  • • Testuya Naito leaving NJPW, Bear Bronson feels he is paying the price
    2025
  • • 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 ...2025
    See more articles Tetsuya Naito news and rumors
  • • 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...2025
  • • 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...2025
  • • 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. ...2025

Advertisement

Share it ! 😉

Leaving NJPW injury and suspension

  • Rumor Roundup: CM Punk entrance, Chelsea Green plans, Hook injury, more!
    • 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...2025
    See more articles Chelsea Green
  • • 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 ......2024
    Click for news about Jay White injury update
  • • 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 ......2024
    Continue with Jay White injuries
  • • 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...2023
    Continue with Zack Sabre injury report
  • • 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...2023
    See more articles Kota Ibushi injury status
  • • 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...2023
  • • 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...2023
    Check it out Kota Ibushi

Timeline

  • 2025
    "Rumor Roundup: CM Punk entrance, Chelsea Green plans, Hook injury, more!"

  • 2024
    "Report: Kazuchika Okada Heading To AEW"

  • 2023
    "Jay White Has Big Decision To Make Between WWE & AEW"

Advertisement

Leaving NJPW trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW After Nearly Two Decades – Bushi Also Leaving
    2025
  • • Backstage Update On Top Stars Leaving NJPW, Are They Heading To WWE Or AEW?
    2025
    See more Tetsuya Naito
  • • Hiroshi Tanahashi Issues Statement On Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW, Wanted Naito To Stay Until The End
    2025
  • • 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. "...2024
  • Kazuchika Okada: I’m Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Returning
    • Kazuchika Okada: I’m Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Returning
    Kazuchika Okada does not intend to return to NJPW following his departure. In January, NJPW announced that seven-time world champion Kazuchika Okada would be leaving the company at the end of his contract. He wrapped up with the company with a few final matches in February. In his last bout in a NJPW ring, he […] The post Kazuchika Okada: I’m Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Re...2024
  • • 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 ...2024
  • • Kazuchika Okada Headed To AEW, Details Behind The Deal
    Fightful has confirmed a major free agent’s landing spot, barring some unforeseen catastrophe. Fightful has learned that legendary New Japan Pro Wrestling star Kazuchika Okada is headed with All Elite Wrestling after leaving NJPW. We’re told that the deal was effectively agreed to in the last couple of weeks, but we haven’t confirmed that pen has been put to paper as we’re told it is being finaliz...2024
    Check it out Kazuchika Okada salary
  • • Shinsuke Nakamura Discusses Kazuchika Okada Leaving NJPW
    Shinsuke Nakamura shared his thoughts on Kazuchika Okada leaving NJPW while speaking with Tokyo Sports. On February 1st, Okada officially became a free agent and is currently wrapping up his remaining obligations with NJPW where he is reportedly AEW-bound.  “How do you view your life, who you are, and what you want to become? Only […] The post Shinsuke Nakamura Discusses Kazuchika Okada Leav...2024
  • • 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...2024
  • Report: Kazuchika Okada Heading To AEW
    • Report: Kazuchika Okada Heading To AEW
    Kazuchika 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....2024

Leaving NJPW stats and results

  • • Kazuchika Okada: I'm Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Coming Back
    2024
    Check it out Kazuchika Okada scores
  • NJPW Road To The New Beginning Results (1/21): LIJ vs. Just 5 Guys
    • NJPW Road To The New Beginning Results (1/21): LIJ vs. Just 5 Guys
    On 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....2024
    See more New Japan
  • • 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...2024
  • • Kota Ibushi To Compete At August 4 GLEAT Event
    2023

Leaving NJPW parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Will Ospreay Says He Wouldn't Be Wrestling In America Without Tony Khan
    2024
    See also Will Ospreay
  • • Jay White’s AEW Return Status During Prolonged Absence
    2024
    Check it out Jay White
  • • AEW Star Jay White Set for Imminent Return from Injury
    2024
    Click for news about Jay White
  • • 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. ...2024
    Check it out Lance Anoa
  • • Kazuchika Okada: I'm Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Coming Back
    2024
    Read about Kazuchika Okada
  • • 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...2024
    Read about Kevin Kelly
  • • 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...2023
    Continue with Rob Van
  • • 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 ...2023
    See more articles Kevin Kelly
  • • Will Ospreay On His 2024 Free Agency: I’m Fairly Positive NJPW & I Will Work Out A Deal
    2023
    Visit the page Will Ospreay

Top Leaving NJPW news

  • • 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 ......2023
    See more Jay White
  • • Report: Kazuchika Okada Heading To AEW
    2024
  • • 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...2023
    Check it out Will Ospreay
  • • EVIL Wins NEVER Openweight Title At NJPW New Beginning In Nagoya
    2024
    See also Tama Tonga
  • • 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...2024
    Read about Kazuchika Okada
  • • 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...2024
  • • Report: Kazuchika Okada Has Not Decided On His Future Yet
    Kazuchika 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 ...2024
    Check it out Kazuchika Okada
  • • Kevin Kelly Says He Is Leaving NJPW 'At Some Point Soon'
    2023
    See more Kevin Kelly

Wrestling Fame Ranking

  • 1. WWE Raw

  • 2. WWE NXT

  • 3. WWE SmackDown

  • . . .

  • 2870. Leaving NJPW

Leaving NJPW schedule, game

  • • Hiroshi Tanahashi Issues Statement On Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW, Wanted Naito To Stay Until The End
    2025
    Read about Hiroshi Tanahashi
  • • AEW Dynamite Surpassing WCW Nitro In Episodes | In The Weeds 4/15/25
    2025
    Read about Jeremy Lambert
  • • BUSHI To Leave NJPW
    2025
    Continue with New Japan
  • • Rumor Roundup: CM Punk entrance, Chelsea Green plans, Hook injury, more!
    2025
    See more articles Chelsea Green
  • • Will Ospreay Says He Wouldn't Be Wrestling In America Without Tony Khan
    2024
    Click for news about Will Ospreay
  • • Lance Anoa'i: We Do Consider Tama Tonga As Family
    2024
    See more Lance Anoa
  • • 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...2024
  • Card changes made for New Beginning series
    • Card changes made for New Beginning series
    Card 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 […]...2024
    Continue with Kazuchika Okada
  • Rumor Roundup: Royal Rumble winners, WWE returns, New Japan exodus, more!
    • Rumor Roundup: Royal Rumble winners, WWE returns, New Japan exodus, more!
    WWE 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 rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrestling...2024
    See also New Japan
  • • Will Ospreay: I'm Confident NJPW And I Will Work Something Out, I Don't Want To Live In The US
    2023
    Read about Will Ospreay

Leaving NJPW rumors, scandals

  • • Rumor Roundup: CM Punk entrance, Chelsea Green plans, Hook injury, more!
    2025
    See more articles Chelsea Green
  • • Shinsuke Nakamura Comments On Kazuchika Okada Leaving NJPW, Says He Will Support Him
    2024
    Click for news about Shinsuke Nakamura rumors
  • • Kevin Kelly Says He Wouldn’t Rush Kazuchika Okada When It Comes To TV Presentation
    2024
  • • 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 […]...2024
  • • 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

Latest wrestling headlines and breaking news

Wrestling breaking news and stories

See more articles