Karl Fredericks is no longer under NJPW contract.
Fredericks took so social media to announce his NJPW contract has expired and he won't be re-signing. Fredericks thanked fans for the support and the company for the opportunity.
From Fredericks:
“As of today August 1st I am no longer under contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling and I will not be re-signing with the company at this time. Though there is disappointment in the ending of this chapter I am grateful for the last four years traveling the world and growing with my best friends. I want to say thank you to the company for the opportunities and especially thank you to Shibata-San for believing in me and bringing me along his journey with the LA Dojo. Last but not least thank you to my fans and thank you to the NJPW fans for Your support over these years. I hope You will continue to support me along my path wherever that may lead.”
— Karl Fredericks • カール・フレドリックス (@karlfredericks_) August 1, 2022
Fredericks last wrestled on the June 11 episode of NJPW STRONG, defeating QT Marshall. He also picked up a victory against Ren Narita at NJPW Capital Collision.