Someone is apparently taking their heel persona a bit too far.
According to the New Japan Pro Wrestling website, “Bad boy” Tama Tonga will be punished for his recent behavior on social media and for choking a fan at a recent event.
Tonga is clearly in character mode during these incidents, but his recent behavior putting over his new bad boy persona is clearly drawing the ire of fans and NJPW officials.
The statement is as follows:
“NJPW takes actions taken by our wrestlers seriously. In light of recent inappropriate conduct by Tama Tonga including SNS usage, the company has decided to take disciplinary actions against said wrestlers, and will issue updated guidelines to all wrestlers.”