The President is hanging up his boots.
Japanese pro wrestling legend and NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi has announced his retirement match for 2026.
At NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling, Tanahashi announced, much like Bryan Danielson, plans for the end of his full-time pro wrestling career.
In an in-ring promo, the NJPW President confirmed that his last year as a full-time wrestler will be 2025, and that his actual retirement match will take place at the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 event on January 4, 2026.
「棚橋のゴールを決めました…2026年1月4日…」
なんと棚橋弘至選手が、2026年1.4での“レスラー引退”を決意…!
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