Big Japan announced that Shinya Ishikawa will be retiring as a professional wrestler.
Shinya stated that he is 30 years old and has a family that he needs to take care of first and foremost, and that he wants to separate himself from pro-wrestling at this time.
Shinya has been wrestling since March of 2008 and “was” the current reigning BJW World Strong Heavyweight Champion, which he won back in February of this year. Shinya though suffered a shoulder injury in August and is currently unable to compete because of it.
Shinya’s retirement ceremony will be held on the upcoming Korakuen Hall show on September 23rd. BJW thanks all the fans who have supported Shinya over the years and hopes that everyone comes out to cheer for him one last time.