Yota Tsuji renews contract with NJPW
Yota Tsuji is set to stay and continue his tenure with NJPW.
In a recent post on social media, Tsuji confirmed his brand new contract renewal with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). Sharing the update, he wrote on social media (quotes 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 online speculation that he was working without a contract, although they were never confirmed; his latest contract renewal update hints at it.
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 Championship and has held the title since then.
A part of NJPW since 2018, he has also wrestled in Revolution Pro Wrestling and CMLL from September 2021 to May 2023. He is now scheduled to defend his IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Jake Lee at NJPW New Beginning Osaka against Jake Lee on February 11th, 2026. He is also scheduled to defend his IWGP Global title at NJPW New Beginning USA 2026.
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