Tama Tonga has shared an emotional farewell message to NJPW following his final match for the promotion, amid speculation about his next move.
After announcing his NJPW departure in January, Tonga wrestled his final match for the promotion at Saturday’s (February 24) New Beginning in Sapporo show.
Tonga teamed with Tanga Loa during his swan song in a losing effort against El Phantasmo & Hikuleo.
During his post-match interview, Tonga was joined by Phantasmo and Hikuleo for a final moment together.
Noting that he will always see NJPW as his home no matter where we see him next, Tonga said:
“New Japan, thank you. Thank you for giving me a chance here in New Japan. When I came to New Japan, Jado was my trainer. He worked hard on us. He trained us very hard every single day. We had to give it 100%.
“If it wasn’t for Jado in the very beginning, I don’t know where I’d be. Jado, thank you very much. Last but not least, the fans, thank you. Thank you for accepting me. Thank you for taking me in. Thank you for giving me a home.
“Wherever I go in this world here on after, I want you to know that because of you, because of New Japan, you guys have made this my home. This will always be my home, wherever I go.
“When you see me, I will always let the world know that New Japan, that Japan is my home. It always will be. Thank you.”
You can watch Tonga make these comments below.
Tonga made his NJPW debut in 2010 and went on to establish himself as a mainstay for the company. He was notably a founding member of the Bullet Club faction alongside Bad Luck Fale, and current WWE stars Finn Balor and Karl Anderson.
Tonga has previously been the subject of ‘internal talk’ in WWE, with it being reported in May 2023 that there had been talk about Tonga within the company for some time.
With Tama Tonga currently residing in Orlando, Florida, the city where WWE’s Performance Center is based, it has been speculated that Tonga could soon join WWE.
We will continue to provide updates on Tama Tonga as they become available.
Transcription via Fightful.
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