WWE News: Japanese legend admits retirement is imminent
In a recent interview back in his homeland, Japanese wrestling star Keiichi Yamada aka Jushin Thunder Liger, confessed that he is in the twilight years of his career – which he describes as the ‘final chapter’ – and already has his retirement chalked out, reports wrestlinginc.com.
Being over 50, Liger knows that his best days will soon be behind him and has stated that he will almost certainly hang up his wrestling boots in the next five years, which is a rather long period for someone who’s already broached the subject of retirement.
Nevertheless, Liger boasts of a distinguished wrestling career that spans nearly thirty years and includes stints with All-Star Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, Ring of Honor and TNA, among others.
The 51-year-old even made an appearance in WWE, who invited him as a special guest for a match against Tyler Breeze at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn last year, with the match being won by the Japanese Superstar.
Liger also forayed into Mixed Martial Arts back in 2002 but was easily defeated by opponent Minoru Suzuki in the former’s first and last MMA bout.
Trophies have followed Liger, with the star winning over thirty trophies in his distinguished career.