Former New Japan Pro-Wrestling members Tetsuya Naito (43) and BUSHI (42) revealed the future activities of "Los Tranquilos de Japon (LTJ)" on the 13th. The two, who will face their first free match at the Wolverhampton tournament in the UK on the 25th (26th Japan time), are scheduled to compete on the US mat from August to September. Furthermore, it is said that the new entrance song is nearing completion, and it is finally time to take a new step forward.
Naito and BUSHI held a talk show in Fukuoka City on this day. After interacting with about 400 fans, I applied for an interview, and sure enough, an emergency call was made to the family restaurant.
Naito said, "I was honestly happy to be able to feel firsthand that there are people waiting for me to come back to Fukuoka, where my last match (May 4th) was held." BUSHI also said, "The applause and cheering are still lingering in my ears. I would like to hear this cheer not only at the talk show but also at the game venue."
The first battle as LTJ was decided at RPW in the UK. Furthermore, according to Naito, after playing one more game in the UK, talks are underway to compete in multiple American teams from August to September.
Charismatic is overwhelmingly popular in the industry, but at this stage, there are no plans for matches in Japan. Why on earth is it that they prioritize overseas mats so far? Naito said, "I want to go to places where I haven't been able to show Tetsuya Naito's matches until now and solidify my future. I haven't considered any domestic options at all at the moment. Of course, I'll think about it when the offer comes, and as I play the game, I still... If I feel that way, I might be joining some organization in Japan by the end of this year." When he left the team, he emphasized an episode that moved him that Costa Rica, which he played for the first time in 2019, also had its own fans, and it seems that he is choosing the situation by prioritizing what he could not do during his New Japan era.
In addition, due to the rights of the song, the entry song "STARDUST" from the New Japan era, which had gained tremendous support from fans, was no longer available in the future, which was a source of concern, but by this day, the new entry song was almost completed. Although it is a tentative title, the title of the song was also decided to be "EL COMIENZO", which means "beginning here" in Spanish.
"At first, I felt like, 'I really want to use STARDUST,' but as I made several requests and fixed them, I began to have feelings for them. I'm looking forward to taking a step forward with that song now. I had a strong fondness for the unit name and entrance song from the New Japan era, but maybe it's better not to continue using it strangely. I've taken the first step," he said with a cheerful expression, chewing on the cosmodria.
After finishing the meal, BUSHI, who had been silent since his impressions of the event, said, "Is it okay if I do one thing? Actually, the other day, a photo book commemorating the 18th anniversary of their debut was released. I will provide about 10 books as gifts for readers, so I will get them from the car." When Naito did not come back easily, he said, "Maybe 10 books alone were too many... Well, if it's physical work, leave it to the wrestler." However, despite waiting and living, the two did not return, and only the slip was left on the table.
Yusuke Okamoto