Hiromu Takahashi Reveals His NJPW Future

Hiromu Takahashi has discussed his New Japan Pro-Wrestling future, in the wake of several LIJ stablemates leaving the promotion.

Hiromu’s former LIJ team mates Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI recently departed NJPW, leaving the future of LIJ in doubt, never mind the status of NJPW’s main event scene. Takahashi recently spoke with Tokyo Sports*, insisting he is staying put in NJPW:

“I’m staying with NJPW. I’m thinking positively about pursuing what I want to do. L.I.J. has always been a group of uncontrollable individuals, so I don’t know what’s next, but I’m planning to put some of my ideas into action," Takahashi said.

Hiromu continued, “I believe this is a chance for NJPW to change. The current management might just look for scapegoats or conspiracies to dodge responsibility - I’ve heard such talk already. Instead, the wrestlers and staff need to come together, and the higher-ups must have serious discussions. Naito, who loved NJPW and was thought to never leave, is gone. There’s a real reason for that. If we don’t address the cause, there’s no guarantee more won’t follow.”

Naito and BUSHI are set wrestle their last matches as full-time contracted NJPW talent at Wrestling Dontaku on may 4. As of writing, there is no confirmation on where either man will end up after departing NJPW.

* Translation via Google

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