Japan’s Tokyo Sports publication has confirmed that Shinsuke Nakamura will be leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling later this month and is headed to WWE.

Nakamura, NJPW’s reigning Intercontinental champion, gave his first public comments about why he decided to join WWE. He explained that he is looking for a new challenge and hopes to reach “new heights” with WWE’s global platform.

* Photo: Former WWE Star Mason Ryan Now Working As A Cirque du Soleil Performer