"I've Decided to Retire" - Legendary Wrestler Makes Sudden Announcement

"I've decided to retire" - Legendary wrestler makes sudden announcement

A veteran wrestler has revealed that he planned to retire for good in July 2026 after a successful three-decade career.

Tiger Mask IV announces he is to retire in July 2026

Tiger Mask IV has announced his intention to retire from the ring in July 2026, marking the end of a career spanning three decades. He shared the news with Tokyo Sports on Sunday following a match with Hiroshi Tanahashi during the New Japan Soul tour finale at Korakuen Hall. The fourth man to compete under the iconic mask, Yoshihiro Yamazaki debuted in July 1995 after training under the original Tiger Mask, Satoru Sayama, and The Great Sasuke. H…

Tiger Mask Announces He Will Retire In July 2026

Tiger Mask has announced he will retire in one years time. The current version of Tiger Mask (IV) has had a lengthy in ring career, and continues to compete at 54 years old, most recently wrestling Hiroshi Tanahashi on July 6th. Now, Tiger Mask has put a deadline on when he plans to walk away from wrestling. During July 6th's NJPW Soul show at Korakuen Hall, Tiger Mask would announce his plans to retire from the world of professional wrestling i…