Shota Umino Re-Signs with NJPW

Jan 9, 2026

New Japan Pro Wrestling talent Shota Umino announced earlier today on Twitter that he recently signed a new contract to remain in the company for at least throughout 2026.

“I have signed a contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling Co., Ltd. for the 2026 fiscal year.
My beloved family is “New Japan Pro-Wrestling” alone.

2026年度新日本プロレスリング株式会社と契約させて頂きました。

俺の愛してる家族は"新日本プロレス"だけです。 pic.twitter.com/uP8trcXzIF
— 海野翔太 / Shota Umino (@Shooter_us) January 9, 2026

Umino has been with NJPW since April of 2017 and was a graduate of their New Japan Dojo system.

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