Hiroshi Tanahashi discusses the STARDOM-NJPW relationship.
On June 28th, it was announced that the STARDOM-NJPW merger had been completed and STARDOM was now a subsidiary of New Japan Pro Wrestling. The announcement was made in April, but the deal was only completed this week.
While speaking backstage at a June 29th STARDOM event, Hiroshi Tanahashi addressed the merger, noting that the two promotions will continue to run as they have previously.
"Today, I was officially able to make an address in front of the fans of STARDOM. Essentially, STARDOM and New Japan shows will continue to run as they have previously. But there are places where we can work with each other, such as with promotional work and interviews. I'm going over the to the USA, where men's and women's wrestling are traditionally both represented equally in companies. I'll be working with President Okada to make sure that the event can be enjoyed by everyone."
#STARDOM in Korakuen 6/29
— We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) June 29, 2024
NJPW Pres. @tanahashi1_100
Backstage comments in English: pic.twitter.com/mfPNFQrpdh
Tanahashi is currently scheduled to take part in AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on June 30th, while STARDOM's Mina Shirakawa will also feature on the card. Check out the card here.
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