KUSHIDA is now officially a member of the NXT roster.
WWE announced on Friday that the former NJPW star has signed with the company. He signed his contract ahead of tonight's NXT Takeover: New York.
Kushida, one of the most celebrated competitors in modern Japanese wrestling history, has arrived in NXT.
Hours beforeĀ TakeOver: New YorkĀ streams live onĀ WWE Network, Kushida made his long-rumoredĀ arrival official, signing his NXT contract with WWE COOĀ Triple HĀ and NXT General ManagerĀ William RegalĀ looking on.
A ring veteran of more than 10 years, Kushida was originally trained in mixed martial arts. He amassed an undefeated 6-0-2 record in pro fights before deciding to pursue sports-entertainment. Kushida has captured numerousĀ championships in New Japan Pro Wrestling, won several of Japanās most prestigious tournaments and faced the likes ofĀ Finn BĆ”lorĀ and the legendaryĀ Jushin āThunderā LigerĀ over the course of his decorated career.
Will it be long before the NXT Universe witnesses the brandās latest blockbuster free-agent signee in action.
With @TripleH & @RealKingRegal looking on, international Superstar @KUSHIDA_0904 signs his #WWENXT contract! pic.twitter.com/aCaDOCQIrC
, WWE NXT (@WWENXT) April 5, 2019
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