Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI depart NJPW following contract expirations

Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI depart NJPW following contract expirations

Two major names in NJPW, Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI, are officially set to leave the promotion, the company has confirmed. In a statement released by New Japan Pro-Wrestling, discussions had been ongoing with Tetsuya Naito regarding his future with the promotion. Both sides ultimately agreed not to renew his contract, which expired on January 31, 2025. Since then, Naito has worked as a freelancer and will continue to make scheduled appearances thro…

Backstage News On Tetsuya Naito's NJPW Departure, What Could Be Next For Him

As we reported late last night here on eWn, New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that former champion Tetsuya Naito will be leaving the promotion. Naito’s contract expired in January, and he has since been working with NJPW as a free agent. Now, Fightful Select has shared new details about what could be next for the longtime veteran. Currently, Naito is said to be weighing his options. Multiple sources have indicated that a move to AEW would co…

Top NJPW Stars Depart

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced the following: Regarding Tetsuya Naito’s status with NJPW Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. In recent weeks, conversations have been ongoing between New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Tetsuya Naito regarding Naito’s future wrestling activities. As a result of those conversations, both parties have mutually agreed not to renew Naito’s contract with NJPW. Both parties have arrived at this decision after c…

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 be legitimate. Talks between Naito and NJPW had reportedly stalled, with the two sides unable to come to terms on a …

Naito, Bushi leaving NJPW - Slam Wrestling

NJPW has confirmed that both Bushi and Tetsuya Naito are leaving the company. “In recent weeks, conversations have been ongoing between New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Tetsuya Naito regarding Naito’s future wrestling activities. As a result of those conversations, both parties have mutually agreed not to renew Naito’s contract with NJPW,” stated the promotion. His appearance […] The post Naito, Bushi leaving NJPW appeared first on Slam Wrestling.

Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI To Depart New Japan Pro-Wrestling

Photo Credit: NJPW's X account Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI will leave New Japan Pro-Wrestling. NJPW shared that they couldn’t agree on a new contract with Naito. He will still appear at shows until May 4, when the Wrestling Dontaku tour ends in Fukuoka. The company said they had many talks with Naito about his future. In the end, both sides agreed not to renew his deal. NJPW shared “Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. In recent weeks, …