Hiroshi Tanahashi Discusses His Role As The New President Of NJPW, What He Hopes To Accomplish

TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Hiroshi Tanaashi enters the ring during the New Japan Pro-Wrestling at Ota-City General Gymnasium on January 05, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)

NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi recently spoke with Sports Illustrated on a number of topics including his new role with the company and how it allows him to focus on short and long-term goals.

Tanahashi said, โ€œI am honored to be president and an active wrestler. This is a very valuable time for me since I am still an active wrestler. Being president allows me to focus on short and long-term goals for New Japan Pro-Wrestling.โ€

He also talked about what he hopes to accomplish as the new president of NJPW.

โ€œI will focus on which matches entertain and excite fans. We have exciting matches coming up, starting at Wrestle Kingdom 18 in the Tokyo Dome.โ€