In an announcement on their Japanese website, New Japan announced several leadership changes effective tomorrow (12/23, which is now that day Japan time): Former President Takami Ohbari has retired effective today and the replacement is current New Japan wrestler Hiroshi Tanahashi. Taro Okada, President of owner Bushiroad Fight Co. Ltd., becomes a part-Time Director.
A press conference with more details is scheduled for Tuesday (Monday night US time) and Tanahashi will be introduced to fans in bis new role at the Tokyo Dome on 1/4.
More as it becomes available.
