Speculation on Tetsuya Naito's future
Added 2025-04-17 18:26:55 +0000 UTCTetsuya Naito is a free agent, but the market isn't looking robust for him.
The 42-year old has battled injuries in recent years, to the point that those that we spoke to in NJPW and WWE said that even if WWE were interested, they had concerns that Naito would be able to pass WWE physicals.
Sources in AEW said that they would "be surprised" if AEW offered Naito anything beyond occasional appearances when things fit.
Most that we spoke to in NJPW believed that he could still make occasional appearances, but that a lot of it will come down to money. Some that are familiar with Naito believe that he will try his hand at NOAH.
We'll keep you updated when we hear more.
Comments
Wait, did Ibushi come back already, or are his ankles actually and still in that bad a shape?
CSDX
2025-04-17 19:51:23 +0000 UTCLove Naito. He and Ibushi used to absolutely kill each other. Now both are so beat up they are shadows of themselves. Breaks my heart. Thank you, Naito, for all the memories. I hope everything goes well and you take care of yourself.
Tempo1337
2025-04-17 18:31:04 +0000 UTCI mean, Naoto is a damn legend and all, bit much like the hardys, his meat mech is showing its age and wear. All 3 move like logs, at this point. I can see why it's like this for him.
Ricardo Name TBD
2025-04-17 18:30:07 +0000 UTC
