KENTA to WWE

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Per WWE.com

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.

[maddog1981]

This would have been really awesome about 5 years ago. KENTA vs. Sami Zayn in NXT will be interesting to see though.

[toasterboy]

And Jimmy Hart was there to make it all possible, baby.

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Jul 12, 2014 10:11:17 GMT -4 maddog1981 said:

This would have been really awesome about 5 years ago. KENTA vs. Sami Zayn in NXT will be interesting to see though.

He would have been far worse off five years ago than he would be now. If they give him a run similar to what Tajiri had, he'll be fine. He's as good in the ring now as he's ever been.

[maddog1981]

The environment now is a lot better for him. He's 33 though so by the time he gets through NXT he's probably going to be 35. Though, I wonder if he'll ever be a member of the tv roster or a guy they'll use to anchor their foreign tours with a guy that can put butts in the seat. I'll be interested to see what they do with him.