[NJPW News] Shinsuke Nakamura held a press to formally address his decision to leave New Japan.

To get the main point out of the way first. Nakamura did not specifically address as to where he is indeed going. (Even though the rumors highly suggest WWE and he will not know that answer as definite until he passes the physical as well).

Nakamura stated that he has been troubled with the lack of determination in New Japan for the last two years now. He feels that he has been in a rut of sorts and has exhausted every avenue and height that he could possibly reach within the promotion. This is completely his decision as he wants to continue growing as a professional wrestler and to find new sense of feeling as he competes in a ring. It should also be noted that he has the utmost respect for all that New Japan has done for him, but at the same time he needs to do what he feels is the best decision for himself as well.

To end the press conference, Nakamura officially relinquished the IWGP Intercontinental belt to the Chairman Naoki Sugabayashi. Respect was shown between the two as Sugabayashi stated that he accepts and wishes Nakamura the best of luck in whatever he does in the future.

Nakamura still has two events left in which is scheduled to compete on 1/29 and 1/30. The show on the 30th seeing the main event as his final send-off match.