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Hiroyoshi Tenzan Says He Tried To Convince Satoshi Kojima To Not Leave NJPW For AJPW In 2002

AUGUST 28, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

Hiroyoshi Tenzan wanted his partner to stick with NJPW. The final match of four-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hiroyoshi Tenzan’s career took place on August 15th. New Japan Pro-Wrestling hosted the match at their G1 Climax semifinals show, and it was the main event. Tenzan went one-on-one with Satoshi Kojima, with whom he is a six-time … The post Hiroyoshi Tenzan Says He Tried To Convince Satoshi Kojima To Not Leave NJPW For AJPW In 2002 appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News.

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