Hiromu Takahashi leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling
Hiromu Takahashi is leaving NJPW.
The company announced on Monday night that the longtime standout of their junior heavyweight division would be leaving the company. His final scheduled match will be at New Beginning in Osaka on February 11.
“After careful consideration and discussions with NJPW management, Hiromu Takahashi, who has been a long standing member of the NJPW roster will leave New Japan Pro-Wrestling,” they wrote. “We apologise to fans for the sudden nature of this announcement. Hiromu’s final scheduled appearance with NJPW will be at New Beginning in Osaka on February 11. New Japan Pro-Wrestling wishes Hiromu Takahashi the very best in his future activities and invites fans to show their support on his remaining appearances with NJPW.”
Takahashi started as a young lion in 2010, and upon returning from excursion quickly became the focal point of NJPW’s junior heavyweight division, winning the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title on five occasions and won the Best of the Super Juniors tournament four times. He also held the IWGP Tag Team titles with Tetsuya Naito.
Last month, NJPW announced that EVIL was leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling, with reports indicating he may be heading to WWE.
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