WWE Announces The Signing Of Japanese Star KENTA

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WWE® SIGNS JAPANESE STAR KENTA TO NXT®

 STAMFORD, Conn., July 12, 201– WWE (NYSE: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 straight forward 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.

 

– Kenta is widely known in the United States for his rivalries with Daniel Bryan, Low Ki and Somoa Joe. Kenta is also widely acknowledged as the inventor of the Go To Sleep finishing maneuver made famous in the WWE by CM Punk.

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