Former WWE United States Champion MVP posted the following on his Twitter account, confirming his release from New Japan Pro Wrestling:
I would like to thank @njpw1972 for allowing me to realize a dream! I LOVE Japan & will forever be grateful! I left on good terms as always.
— MVP (@The305MVP) February 26, 2013
MVP also gave some insight into his next goal, saying, "I'm currently working on a TV project with Lionsgate TV. I'll release more details soon. But right now I'm not affiliated with ANY company. I WILL return to wrestling eventually. The door is open for a return to WWE, NJPW & even TNA. However my focus now is developing my TV show."