As previously reported by PWMania.com, Japanese pro wrestling legends Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI are set to leave New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Naito’s contract has already expired, while BUSHI is scheduled to have his final match on May 4th.
Hiromu Takahashi spoke with Tokyo Sports about various topics, including his decision to remain with NJPW. He also addressed the departures of Naito and BUSHI from the company.
Takahashi said, “I’m staying with NJPW. I’m thinking positively about pursuing what I want to do. L.I.J. has always been a group of uncontrollable individuals, so I don’t know what’s next, but I’m planning to put some of my ideas into action. I believe this is a chance for NJPW to change. The current management might just look for scapegoats or conspiracies to dodge responsibility -— I’ve heard such talk already. Instead, the wrestlers and staff need to come together, and the higher-ups must have serious discussions. Naito, who loved NJPW and was thought to never leave, is gone. There’s a real reason for that. If we don’t address the cause, there’s no guarantee more won’t follow.”
(H/T to Fightful for transcribing the above quotes)
