Tetsuya Naito Says Japan Is Not An Option For Him At This Point

Tetsuya Naito returned to the ring at RevPro Summer Sizzler in the UK, competing in his first match since departing New Japan Pro-Wrestling in May.

Speaking to Tokyo Sports, Naito commented on his upcoming schedule.

“I was actually planning to go directly from the UK to the US, but it seems that US visas are extremely strict right now. I wasn’t able to get one this time, so I came back. With the situation in the US being uncertain, I feel like my next fight will probably be in Europe. At this point, Japan is definitely not an option for me. I’m thinking about which country and promotion I should go to next.”

Naito is scheduled to compete in Italy on August 15th and Germany on August 17th.

As the conversation continued, Naito commented on NJPW’s state without him.

“I’m still a member of the (official) mobile site and NJPW WORLD, so I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t interested, and I keep an eye on the results, attendance figures, and future plans. They seem to be struggling to attract attendees to this year’s G1 Climax, but I don’t think it’ll be a problem. It’s true that I’m not competing myself, but the wrestlers I’ve fought with are there. Of course, it’s frustrating when that happens, but I want to see New Japan sell out tickets one after another. It’s inspiring, after all,” he said.

Naito teamed with BUSHI, who also departed NJPW in May, in both of his RevPro matches.