Hiromu Takahashi has re-signed with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
The five-time IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion is staying with the company, according to a report from Yusuke Okamoto of Tokyo Sports.
【ニュース速報】
本日契約更改の高橋ヒロム選手が、待ち構える報道陣（私一人）の取材に一切応じずに足早に事務所を後にしました。現場からは以上で…
あっ！ちょっと待ってください！ヒロムちゃんからLINEです！「契約しました💋」
契約です！高橋ヒロム選手、契約です！
現場からは以上です！ pic.twitter.com/0AvT5ugyqn— 岡本佑介@東京スポーツ新聞社 (@okamotospo) January 29, 2024
It is unknown what the length of the new deal is, with the following portion translated to English from Tokyo Sports:
[Breaking news] Hiromu Takahashi, whose contract was renewed today, quickly left the office without responding to any interviews from the waiting press (I was the only one). That’s all from the scene… Ah! wait a minute! This is LINE from Hiromu-chan! “I signed a contract” It’s a contract! Hiromu Takahashi is under contract! That’s all from the scene!
Takahashi, 34, came up through the New Japan Dojo and debuted in 2010. After leaving on an excursion to CMLL, Takahashi gained notoriety wrestling as Kamaitachi for his series of matches with Dragon Lee.
In 2016, he returned to New Japan Pro Wrestling under his real name and joined Los Ingobernables de Japon (LIJ).
His five reigns as junior heavyweight champion is tied with Koji Kanemoto for fourth on the all-time list behind Jushin Thunder Liger (11), Tiger Mask (6), and KUSHIDA (6).
