NJPW has lost two more stars.
NJPW Roster Update
New Japan Pro Wrestling has now lost Jeff Cobb, Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI this week. It was revealed over the weekend that Jeff Cobb will be heading out of NJPW, and now the company has announced that BUSHI and Naito will being leaving, too.
Both men are former champions with the company, but will be out of contract and free agents. Per NJPW:
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 careful consideration and lengthy conversation. Naito’s contract ends on the best possible terms with NJPW, which joins fans in wishing Naito further success in any and all future endeavours.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling deeply apologises to NJPW and Naito fans for any concern this announcement may cause. Naito will make all of his scheduled appearances through the Dontaku series concluding May 4 in Fukuoka, and looks forward to your ongoing support.
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.
NJPW apologises for any concern or disappointment caused by this announcement, and joins fans in wishing BUSHI the very best in all of his future endeavours.
It’s unknown at this time where each man will show up, but, we will keep you updated on each man’s future.
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