As alluded to, Tetsuya Naito's history with NJPW is a vast, storied one, earning a contract with the promotion back in 2004 and training as a Young Lion. In the subsequent 20 years, ...

NJPW revealed via press release that they and Naito have mutually agreed not to renew his contract. In addition to Naito, fellow Los Ingobernables de Japon star Bushi is leaving the promotion.

One of NJPW’s biggest stars is leaving the promotion. NJPW announced Wednesday morning that they were unable to come to terms with Naito on a contract extension. He will continue to make ...

Tetsuya Naito has officially wrapped up his time with NJPW after decades of competing, but he isn't ready to retire just yet. At NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 – Tag 2, Naito wrestled his final ...

TV Asahi is set to broadcast NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026. This is the first time TV Asahi will broadcast ...

The announcement of Tetsuya Naito‘s impending departure from New Japan Pro-Wrestling surprised many people, including Kenny Omega. All Elite Wrestling‘s Kenny Omega recently went live on his ...

Elsewhere during the interview, Naito claimed NJPW “didn’t try that hard” to retain him, expressing hope his departure will prompt the leadership to reconsider contract negotiations with ...

It had been reported that Naito was working without a contract prior to NJPW's announcement. Many didn't believe the initial report, given how much Naito meant to NJPW, but it turned out to be ...

The wrestling industry was taken by surprise when NJPW announced that one of its longtime main event talents, Tetsuya Naito, will be wrapping up with the company on May 4. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.