Kevin Kelly’s Replacement Unveiled as New English Voice for NJPW Broadcasts

NJPW is undergoing a significant change in its English commentary team as Walker Stewart steps into the role, marking a new era for NJPW’s English broadcasts.

This shift comes after Kevin Kelly, who has been a prominent voice for NJPW’s English-speaking audience for over a decade, hinted at his departure from the role earlier this month.

Kevin Kelly, while transitioning away from NJPW’s English commentary, will still be involved in specific upcoming events. Fans can expect to hear his familiar voice at NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku, Wrestle Kingdom 18, and New Year’s Dash. Additionally, Kelly is currently working as the play-by-play commentator for AEW Collision, alongside Jim Ryan and Nigel McGuiness.

Walker Stewart’s appointment as the new voice of NJPW English commentary has been reported by trusted sources in the professional wrestling news community, including Super J-Cast and POST Wrestling’s John Pollock.

“Per multiple sources, Walker Stewart will be the new English voice of New Japan Pro Wrestling”

While Walker may be a new name to some NJPW fans, he brings prior experience in wrestling commentary, having worked with promotions like GCW, New South Pro Wrestling, Future Stars of Wrestling, and Mission Pro.

This change in the commentary team is part of NJPW’s efforts to continue delivering quality English-language broadcasts to its global audience.

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