Tomoaki Honma announces retirement from professional wrestling
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Tomoaki Honma, a former IWGP Tag Team Champion, has announced his retirement from professional wrestling during a New Japan Pro-Wrestling event in Yamagata on July 4, 2026. Honma cited recent neck issues and a struggle to perform at his best as key reasons for his decision. He plans to have his final match in 2027, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of his wrestling career. After undergoing examinations, Honma expressed his desire to return to being a fan of NJPW after retirement. He has previously faced serious injury, including a significant spinal injury in March 2017 that kept him out for over a year.
- •Honma confirmed his retirement at a NJPW event in Yamagata.
- •He plans his final match in 2027 to celebrate his anniversary.
- •Recent health issues influenced his decision to retire.
- •Honma experienced a serious spinal injury in 2017, affecting his career.
- •He aims to train hard for a proper sendoff next year.
- 2:44 PMWrestling Inc — NJPW Star Tomoaki Honma Announces Retirement
"Former IWGP Tag Team Champion Tomoaki Honma announces his upcoming retirement from the squared circle.
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