New Japan Pro Wrestling President Takami Ohbari isn’t happy about Karl Anderson missing his NEVER Openweight Title defense at NJPW’s ‘Battle Autumn’ event. Of course, this is due to Anderson (and Luke Gallows) re-signing with WWE.
As we’ve been reporting here on eWn, Karl Anderson was double booked for the November 5 events. Anderson recently took to Twitter to reveal that he’d be appearing at the Crown Jewel pay-per-view event, instead of being at the NJPW show where he was scheduled to defend his title against Hikuleo.
In an interview with Tokyo Sports, Ohbari revealed that he isn’t pleased about Anderson pulling out of his Battle Autumn date. He would later reveal that he’s “angry” about it.
In response, Anderson said he hasn’t spoken to New Japan Pro Wrestling officials about the issues. He said,
“New Japan didn’t talk to me, so it’s double-booked. I won’t go to Japan until our timing is right. On November 5th, we will not go to Osaka.”
Anderson will team with Luke Gallows and AJ Styles against The Judgment Day in a six-man tag team match at WWE Crown Jewel 2022 in Saudi Arabia. Of course, WWE’s events in Saudi Arabia result in a huge payday for all of those who are willing to participate.
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