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NEW DELHI: Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada is slated to make a return to Impact Wrestling (previously TNA) on the upcoming Snake Eyes occasion taping on January 14, 2024. The Rainmaker, searching for ‘redemption,’ will make a extremely anticipated look for the US-based promotion.
The announcement was accompanied by a compelling video bundle that delved into Okada’s historical past with TNA, including an additional layer of pleasure for his return.Okada had beforehand wrestled for TNA throughout his Young Lion studying tour from February 2010 to June 2011.During his preliminary stint with TNA, Okada was nonetheless within the early phases of his profession and had not but ascended to the star standing he enjoys right this moment. His time within the promotion noticed restricted success, together with his solely televised win coming through disqualification towards D’Angelo Dinero in March 2011.
In a shocking flip of occasions, representatives from IMPACT Wrestling issued a proper apology to Okada in 2017 for the remedy he obtained throughout his tenure. However, Okada expressed sturdy unfavourable sentiments in direction of his former promotion in September, stating that he would not care about IMPACT and admitted to ‘actually hating’ TNA.
The return to the TNA branding by IMPACT Wrestling, set to be unveiled formally at Hard To Kill on January 13, aligns completely with Okada’s scheduled look the next day. This marks an intriguing second for the wrestling business, bringing collectively a famend Japanese expertise and an American promotion with a storied previous.
The announcement was accompanied by a compelling video bundle that delved into Okada’s historical past with TNA, including an additional layer of pleasure for his return.Okada had beforehand wrestled for TNA throughout his Young Lion studying tour from February 2010 to June 2011.During his preliminary stint with TNA, Okada was nonetheless within the early phases of his profession and had not but ascended to the star standing he enjoys right this moment. His time within the promotion noticed restricted success, together with his solely televised win coming through disqualification towards D’Angelo Dinero in March 2011.
In a shocking flip of occasions, representatives from IMPACT Wrestling issued a proper apology to Okada in 2017 for the remedy he obtained throughout his tenure. However, Okada expressed sturdy unfavourable sentiments in direction of his former promotion in September, stating that he would not care about IMPACT and admitted to ‘actually hating’ TNA.
The return to the TNA branding by IMPACT Wrestling, set to be unveiled formally at Hard To Kill on January 13, aligns completely with Okada’s scheduled look the next day. This marks an intriguing second for the wrestling business, bringing collectively a famend Japanese expertise and an American promotion with a storied previous.
Adding to the intrigue, Okada’s look on the Snake Eyes occasion might function a prelude to a possible free company. Reports recommend that Okada’s contract with NJPW is ready to run out on the finish of January, making him a horny prospect for numerous wrestling promotions.
Furthermore, recent reviews point out that WWE, below the Triple H-led expertise and inventive regime, has developed a renewed curiosity in securing Kazuchika Okada. The panorama {of professional} wrestling seems to be getting ready to a major shift, with Okada’s potential strikes and the evolving relationships between main promotions.
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