One of the greatest Junior Heavyweights in the history of New Japan Pro-Wrestling has officially arrived in NXT. KUSHIDA appeared ringside during NXT TakeOver: New York to the delight of fans in attendance and followers watching at home.
Welcome to @WWENXT, @KUSHIDA_0904! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/W1cReXNh9A
— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2019
The former NJPW Superstar then officially signed with the company and a video of his signing was released online.
With @TripleH & @RealKingRegal looking on, international Superstar @KUSHIDA_0904 signs his #WWENXT contract! pic.twitter.com/aCaDOCQIrC
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) April 5, 2019
Signing a Superstar of KUSHIDA’s caliber is obviously quite a big deal for the company. Let’s see how he’s booked for the rest of his career in NXT and WWE.
We wish KUSHIDA the best of luck in his new endeavor in the WWE.