KUSHIDA says his NJPW relationship will stay the same despite TNA signing

  • Ian Carey
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KUSHIDA’s relationship with NJPW will not change in the wake of his signing with TNA Wrestling. 

The six-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion appeared on the Battleground podcast on Wednesday and clarified that he will continue to work for both promotions. 

“The relationship between me and New Japan Pro Wrestling can remain, there is no need (for) change,” KUSHIDA said during the interview. 

KUSHIDA continued to say his friendship with Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin helped motivate him to sign with TNA. 

“One of the reasons I choose TNA is because of my good friends, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin. These two people have influenced my life,” he continued. 

“Sabin, Alex Shelley, KUSHIDA all signed to the same company, I can’t believe it!”

KUSHIDA also listed some of his goals in TNA Wrestling now that he’s officially signed with the company. 

“I believe I need to win the TNA title in 2024 to further advance my career. I want to become a world champion, X-Division Champion, and break down the borders that exist in this world.”

KUSHIDA has yet to win a title with TNA Wrestling. He’s challenged once for the Impact World title (Rebellion 2023) and once for the X-Division title (Victory Road 2023).