Information regarding Ron Niemi leaving NWA Florida, New Japan talks
On Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 10:45 PM EST Alan J. Wojcik sent in the following...
Ron Niemi will reportedly be meeting with New Japan Pro Wrestling's Seiji Sakaguchi and Osamu Nishimura this week in Tampa. Word has it that Tatsumi Fujinami and Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair as well as others will be attending this meeting also. Rumors have been circulating regarding a possible deal with Niemi and NJPW that would allow him to send indie talent from Florida to debut in NJPW. With Niemi departing NWA FL after their June 17th show in Sanford, FL there is literally all kinds of rumors and speculation running rampant in FL regarding this situation.
While Niemi has made it clear he will be working with Sal Hamaoui from WWN/FIP after he finishes up with NWA FL there is already word Niemi will also be taking the booking responsibilities of a new startup promotion that will kick off in July that has the Tiger Hattori as well as Osaka Pro Wrestling's Ebessan onboard. With Hattori working hand in hand with this group many would speculate he has put together the meeting with Niemi and NJPW to try to work out a working relationship regarding this new promotion.
Obviously there is a lot going on in Florida and more news will be posted as soon as it is available.