Greg reported this morning that it was announced in Japan that Pro Wrestling NOAH star KENTA (real
name Kenta Kobayashi) would be leaving the promotion. His final appearance will
be on May 17th. KENTA spent a week at the WWE Performance Center back in
January, training and working out with developmental talents. He downplayed his
time there, noting that it was something he wanted to do because he had a break
in his schedule.
KENTA wrote the following in a blog entry…
“It is indeed true that I have always been yearning for a
spot in WWE, and I’ve always wanted to give it a try sometime. After all, you
only live once. I should have given it a try. I should have chosen another way.
I’ve had those regrets when I was in my middle and high school, and even after I
got in to this business. I just did not want to regret later about something I
haven’t tried, so I used my time off to participate in the WWE workout. The
executives were at the workout, so perhaps I may have left a
mark.”
While nothing has been made official at this time; the feeling is
that KENTA has been offered a WWE deal and that is the reason he gave notice to
NOAH. KENTA has worked for NOAH for the past 14 years, also making appearances
for Ring of Honor during that time, and having some great matches with Bryan
Danielson (Daniel Bryan).
