Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW This May

As noted before, Tetsuya Naito has been working without a contract for New Japan Pro Wrestling since this past January.

NJPW provided an update announcing that they were not able to come to terms with Naito for a potential new deal and both sides mutually agreed to not renew Naito’s contract with the company.

It was announced that Naito’s final appearance for the company will be taking place at their Wrestling Dontaku 2025 Night 2 event on May 4th in Fukuoka, Japan.

NJPW’s official website:

Regarding Tetsuya Naito’s status with NJPW

Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

In recent weeks, conversations have been ongoing between New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Tetsuya Naito regarding Naito’s future wrestling activities. As a result of those conversations, both parties have mutually agreed not to renew Naito’s contract with NJPW.

Both parties have arrived at this decision after careful consideration and lengthy conversation. Naito’s contract ends on the best possible terms with NJPW, which joins fans in wishing Naito further success in any and all future endeavours.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling deeply apologises to NJPW and Naito fans for any concern this announcement may cause. Naito will make all of his scheduled appearances through the Dontaku series concluding May 4 in Fukuoka, and looks forward to your ongoing support.

Prior to the departure announcement, Naito has been with NJPW since 2005.