Hiroshi Tanahashi Issues Statement After NJPW Sale Finalized

The sale process is complete, and Hiroshi Tanahashi issued a statement.

Bushiroad no longer owns New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The company transferred all of its shares over to CyberAgent and TV Asahi.

The sale process has been completed, and NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi issued a statement. He also noted that despite NJPW and STARDOM no longer being under the same parent company, they will continue to have a working relationship.

“This is Tanahashi, president of New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

As previously announced, yesterday, June 30, all shares held by Bushiroad were transferred to TV Asahi and CyberAgent, and New Japan Pro-Wrestling has become a consolidated subsidiary of TV Asahi.

TV Asahi has recognized New Japan’s tradition of producing numerous star wrestlers and nurturing new talent, as well as the passion of our fans both in Japan and abroad, our global brand power, our ability to stage successful events, and the value of our video content.

This year, TV Asahi broadcast two of our events on prime-time national television.

Moving forward, together with our wrestlers, employees, and executives, we will continue to enhance New Japan’s appeal and corporate value so that TV Asahi will be inspired to help us grow even further.

With the cooperation of CyberAgent, we believe that by making our wrestlers even more famous and helping them shine, we will fill arenas to capacity and bring joy to our fans.

We are committed to working harder and with greater dedication than ever before. We ask for your continued support, everyone watching this video.

Furthermore, we will cherish the relationship we have built with Stardom and continue to strive together as good rivals. Fans of both organizations, please rest assured.

Now, it’s time for the new New Japan Pro-Wrestling to take its first step toward the next stage. Stay tuned!”

New Japan Pro-Wrestling is inching towards the start of the 2026 G1 Climax tournament, which will start on July 11th in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.