Hiroshi Tanahashi isn't going anywhere as he announced he has re-signed with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
The former IWGP Heavyweight Champion made the announcement on social media. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Tanahashi announced in December 2018 that he had re-signed with the promotion. Tuesday's announcement would indicate that Tanahashi signed a one-year deal with the company last year, but that hasn't been confirmed.
新日本プロレスと選手契約を更改しました。来年も頑張ります。よろしくお願いします！ pic.twitter.com/tDLVycnnJp
— 棚橋 弘至 feat.鉄の意志 (@tanahashi1_100) December 24, 2019
The google translation of Tanahashi's post states, "The player contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling has been updated. I will do my best next year. Thank you!"
In other NJPW contract news, Yuji Nagata also announced he has renewed his deal with NJPW.
今年のクリスマスイヴは本当に寒いですね。
— 永田裕志 (@nagata769) December 24, 2019
ここ数年で一番寒いのでは(笑)
そんな本日契約更改しました。
2020年も新日本プロレス永田裕志を宜しくお願いします。
The google translation of Nagata's post says, "Christmas Eve this year is really cold. It may be the coldest in the past few years (laugh) Such a contract was renewed today. Thank you for New Japan Pro-Wrestling Hiroshi Nagata in 2020"
Both men are scheduled to compete at Wrestle Kingdom 14. Nagata will compete on night one (Jan. 4) while Tanahashi faces Chris Jericho on night two.
