Originally published on ProWrestlingSheet.

Former NJPW star Kushida has officially signed with WWE and will compete on the NXT brand.

The Japanese wrestler was unveiled at a contract signing in New York earlier today.

"It's a very proud day for us here today," NXT General Manager William Regal said while standing alongside his latest acquisition. "We finally got the superstar that is Kushida to join NXT."

Triple H described Kushida as "one of the biggest international stars in the world" and said he "couldn't be more excited" about the signing.

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