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Hiroshi Tanahashi Announces He’s Re-Signed With NJPW Ahead Of Wrestle Kingdom

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One half of the main event at Wrestle Kingdom 13, Hiroshi Tanahashi has announced his re-signing with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The Ace of NJPW announced the new agreement via Twitter. Tanahashi faces Kenny Omega for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at the Tokyo Dome on January 4, and this contract renewal may have some fans thinking Omega will retain second-guessing themselves:

Contract renewal with New Japan Wrestling. I will do my best next fiscal year too!

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Kenny Omega’s contract is also the subject of a lot of discussions, as fans wonder what’s next for him and his Elite brethren. We’ll find out in less than eight days, as Wrestle Kingdom 13 streams live on NJPW World and FITE. The show starts at 3 AM Eastern.

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