KUSHIDA is leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling at the end of the month, but it’s not because he couldn’t join Bullet Club as it was previously reported.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter had reported KUSHIDA had pitched the idea of joining Bullet Club, but Gedo turned it down because he wanted to keep the wrestler as a face, and it was said this was one of the reasons KUSHIDA decided to leave New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
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Now, the six-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion has spoken out on a recent NJPW podcast, saying this was not the case, and he’s leaving the company because he feels it’s just time to go: (Translation via Chris Charlton)
“I think if you start shooting down rumours then it just never stops, but allow me this one: people actually said I wanted to join Bullet Club and couldn’t and that’s why I’m leaving. This isn’t even slightly true.
I’ve performed on the greatest stage w/amazing people, amazing opponents, supported by amazing staff. I have NO complaints about this company…I just feel I have to go. My size, being a junior, those didn’t factor once in the decision. The rumours are disappointing.”
The last (?) KUSHIDA podcast.. ? https://t.co/KsQsRtO3hM
— chris charlton (@reasonjp) January 25, 2019
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