“Funky Weapon” Ryusuke Taguchi could be the next New Japan wrestler to board the ark, after talking to New Japan management about invading the NOAH ring soon. Taguchi said in order to create new excitement in the pro wrestling community, he wants to find fresh challenges, and has his eyes on Naomichi Marufuji, KENTA, and Yoshinobu Kanemaru - the upper tier of NOAH’s junior division. Taguchi is recovering from a left elbow injury right now, but is working on a new finishing move and hopes to have an impressive 2009.