{"id":222340,"date":"2026-09-14T23:20:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T04:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=222340"},"modified":"2026-09-14T23:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T04:20:25","slug":"walker-stewart-announces-contract-extension-with-njpw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2026\/09\/14\/walker-stewart-announces-contract-extension-with-njpw\/","title":{"rendered":"Walker Stewart announces contract extension with NJPW"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1451639867\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p>Walker Stewart has signed a contract extension with NJPW and will continue as their English play by play announcer. Stewart announced the news on his contract extension on his <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/VelvetVoiceWS\/status\/2099573936065220674?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X account<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p>Stewart, who recently appeared at the AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door PPV and on a recent episode of AEW Collision, will also be taking select dates with AEW in 2026 and 2027. &#8220;I\u2019m happy to announce that I\u2019ve signed an extension of my contract with NJPW!,&#8221; Stewart wrote on his X account. &#8220;I\u2019ve been very lucky to watch NJPW continue to grow and improve upon itself year after year since my debut with the company in 2023, and I am very lucky to continue my journey waving the lionmark banner.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If you\u2019re a fan of American wrestling, I\u2019m also happy to report that I will be making limited appearances with All Elite Wrestling, with a few appearances confirmed for the rest of 2026 and more to come in 2027.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em>ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Check out the latest episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show covering the latest episode of Dynamite: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/aew-dynamite-post-show-9-9-keller-lansdell-discuss-an-emotional-episode-with-rebel-and-heartfelt-memories-of-the-butcher-more--75039898\">CLICK HERE<\/a> (or search \u201cwade keller\u201d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other iOS or Android app to subscribe free)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (9\/9): Keller &amp; Lansdell discuss an emotional episode with Rebel and heartfelt memories of The Butcher, more\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=75039898&amp;theme=light&amp;playlist=false&amp;playlist-continuous=false&amp;chapters-image=true&amp;episode_image_position=right&amp;hide-logo=false&amp;hide-likes=false&amp;hide-comments=false&amp;hide-sharing=false&amp;hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200px\" frameborder=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Stewart confirmed that he will continue to work with Stardom in Japan and continue to take independent dates when he can as well. &#8220;Along with this, I continue to work with the great staff and athletes in Stardom to expand English content and commentary,&#8221; wrote Stewart. &#8220;Working with NJPW full time, or AEW in a per appearance capacity, will not impact any efforts toward Stardom.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;And with new faces like Jimbo (Bonji) joining that team, we continue to solidify our efforts in the World Wonder Ring. I will also continue to work with great independent wrestling organizations (both big and small) to provide commentary, video production, and more.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Stewart thanked NJPW, Stardom, and AEW for allowing him to work with all three promotions moving forward. &#8220;I\u2019m very grateful to both NJPW, Stardom, and AEW for allowing these partnerships,&#8221; wrote Stewart. &#8220;Proud to re-sign with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, to continue my work with Stardom, and to make good on a limited schedule with All Elite Wrestling.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Stewart, who is 24-years-0ld, has been the lead voice of NJPW since 2023.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2942856947\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wade Keller Post-show (9\/9) - AEW Dynamite w\/Keller &amp; Lansdell\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lywpxHPR0lE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-2712115295\"><div id=\"pwtor-3210749703\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Walker Stewart has signed a contract extension with NJPW and will continue as their English play by play announcer. 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