Yota Tsuji renews contract with NJPW
Yota Tsuji will continue his tenure with NJPW.
In a recent post on social media, Tsuji confirmed his contract renewal Tuesday, writing on social media (translated from Japanese), “Yesterday, I signed a contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. In this SNS-driven information society, don’t forget to verify the true essence of things for yourself.”
There had been unconfirmed speculation that he was working without a contract.
Tsuji is the reigning IWGP Heavyweight & Global Heavyweight Champion, holding the two title belts simultaneously. Last month at Wrestle Kingdom 20, he defeated Konosuke Takeshita to win the IWGP Heavyweight title and has held the title since then.
He is now scheduled to defend his IWGP Heavyweight title against Jake Lee at NJPW New Beginning Osaka against Jake Lee on Wednesday and will then defend his IWGP Global title at NJPW New Beginning USA 2026.
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