Fred Rosser Reflects On NJPW Academy Closure, ‘The Memories Will Live With Me Forever’
Fred Rosser shares his thoughts on the closure of the NJPW Academy.
The news was announced earlier this month, just hours after the closure of NJPW America was revealed.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Rosser commented on the news and thanked every student that trained at the school.
“What’s up wrestling world, you know what time it is. For the past three and a half years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching and mentoring so many incredible young men and women from around the world through NJPW Academy. The wins, the championships, and the accomplishments are great, but watching people grow in confidence, character, and belief in themselves is the real reward for me. To every student who walked through those dojo doors, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey. I hope I gave you even half as much as you gave me. The dojo might closing its doors, but the lessons, relationships, and the memories will live with me forever. Coaching was never just a job to me, it was and will always be my purpose. You know what time it is baby? It’s time to go to work.”
Fred Rosser on the NJPW Academy closing.
“The dojo may be closing its doors, but the lessons and the relationships and the memories will live on with me forever. Coaching was never just a job to me. It was and will always be my purpose.”
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— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) November 11, 2026
Fred Rosser was an inaugural part of NJPW Academy when it launched in early 2023. He was also a big part of NJPW America, holding the NJPW STRONG Openweight Championship for nearly 300 days.
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