As the title suggests, legendary junior/cruiser/light heavyweight Jushin Thunder Liger announced in a press conference yesterday that he expressed a desire to retire to New Japan Pro Wrestling officials who in turn requested he remain until next year's January 4th Tokyo Dome show (currently slated to be Wrestle Kingdom 14). Commenting in the wake of his bout with current IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Taiji Ishimori, Liger stated the following:
Originally Posted by Liger
A massive influence on wrestler's the world over, Liger has been wrestling for over 30 years, winning titles almost everywhere he went, though his greatest victory came in overcoming a brain tumour to return to the squared circle in the midst of his decorated career. His retirement, while anticipated for a little while now, leaves a hole in the veteran's ranks of not only New Japan, but pro wrestling in general. Liger's been slowly transitioning out of active competition for a long time now, really. He's scarcely a major element in storylines, is allowed to work wherever he pleases (which included a match in NXT a few years ago) and often works commentary at major events for New Japan. Based on his comments above, and what we know about Liger's schedule over the past few years, he will more than likely be working across the globe one final time before hanging up his boots, potentially even in a prominent story heading into his home promotion's most prestigious event.
Thanks for everything Liger. There will never be another.
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