Kazuchika Okada says he’s leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling with the intention of never returning to the company.
At Saturday’s ‘New Beginning’ in Sapporo event, Okada worked his last match for the company he’s been with for most of his wrestling career.
When asked by Tokyo Sports if he might return to face Tetsuya Naito at a Tokyo Dome show at some point, Okada said,
“I’m already looking ahead to what’s next, and I’m going out with the intention of never coming back to New Japan. I’m sorry about that, but I don’t think so. Of course, I want to treasure the feeling and the words I received.”
Okada’s contract with NJPW expired at the end of January, and he is expected to sign with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in the very near future.
