WWE Announces Signing of Japanese Star KENTA

The following is a press release from WWE.com concerning the signing of Japanese star KENTA:

STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE today announced it has signed Kenta, one of Japan’s biggest stars, to its NXT division. The announcement took place during a signing ceremony at a WWE Live Event in Osaka, Japan with WWE icon and Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan presiding.

Kenta’s intense and straightforward in-ring style has led to his success in Japan, as well as during visits to the U.S. He is expected to reach new heights of global success with WWE.

“Kenta is an incredible performer who brings the crowd to its feet when he steps into the ring,” said Paul Levesque, Executive Vice President, Talent, Creative and Live Events, WWE. “WWE’s signing of Kenta reflects our continued dedication to creating a diverse roster that appeals to our global fan base.”

“I am humbled to join WWE’s NXT division and look forward to honing my craft with the global leader in sports-entertainment,” said Kenta.

Kenta will relocate to Orlando, Florida, where he will train at WWE’s state-of-the-art Performance Center to enhance his talents both athletically and creatively.

We reported several months ago here at WrestlingRumors.net that KENTA would be debuting in NXT sometime in the fall. He then later confirmed his jump to the company in May.

WWE has also posted video of KENTA signing his WWE contract in the squared circle. KENTA was joined in the ring by Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart:

Editor’s Note

No name change for KENTA……….yet. Here’s hoping WWE doesn’t have another Sin Cara on their hands. I’m looking forward to seeing how he adapts under a new system and if his style of wrestling can translate to a tame product.

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