Backstage News On Multiple NJPW Contracts Reportedly Nearing Expiration

According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, multiple talent contracts with NJPW (New Japan Pro-Wrestling) are set to expire soon, coinciding with the upcoming Wrestle Kingdom 20 event. The report notes that not all contracts have the same expiration date; many are simply expected to end around this time. More information about which NJPW contracts are up for renewal will be revealed shortly.

This news comes just before the company's major annual event, Wrestle Kingdom 20, scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026. The event will take place at the Tokyo Dome in Japan and will be streamed live on NJPW World.