Pro wrestling veteran Kevin Kelly spoke with Bodyslam on various topics, including his desire to return to NJPW for their Wrestle Kingdom 20 event in 2026.
Kelly said, โChris [Charlton] and I talked about maybe me going back for Wrestle Kingdom, for Tanahashiโs last match. But I donโt think it went any further than that. I think it was something that he was gonna run up the flagpole, to see if anybody would salute. I would love to, but at this point in time, I donโt think thatโs going to happen. Walker [Stewart] is doing a great job. Theyโre not looking to replace him. It would be to have me come in and add my point of view as the third man. If Walker couldnโt make it, for example, would I be available to do something? Yeah, sure. But I think again they can find ways to have Walker [work] those shows since theyโre already paying him. But yeah, thatโd be fun. I would love to go back for Wrestle Kingdom.โ
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