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New Japan meets with WWE
December 14, 2006
During his visit to the United States, President of New Japan Pro Wrestling Antonio Inoki stopped by WWE World Headquarters in Stamford, Conn. to meet with Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis. During the brief, cordial meeting, both sides discussed possible business ventures in the future between WWE and New Japan Pro Wrestling – the largest wrestling promotion in Japan.