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AJ Styles Reportedly Discussed Within AEW & NJPW Following WWE Retirement

Is this really the end of The Phenomenal One? On January 31 at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, AJ Styles fell to GUNTHER in a match that was set to end the former WWE Champion’s in ring career. Despite the stipulation, however, speculation is growing that we may not have seen the last […]

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Clark Connors Reportedly Expected To Sign With AEW, Potentially Linked To David Finlay Interest

Another NJPW star looks set to become All Elite. The January 31 edition of AEW Collision saw New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Clark Connors face Darby Allin. Despite losing to the former TNT Champion, Connors was joined by his former Bullet Club War Dogs stablemate Gabe Kidd for a post-match attack before the pair exited through

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EVIL Has Reportedly Had Talks With WWE Following NJPW Departure Announcement

Everything is EVIL, but where is he heading next? On January 26, New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that EVIL will be leaving the promotion when his contract expires on January 31. The news followed speculation that he could be on his way to WWE, and there is now more on that possibility. According to Fightful

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Tommaso Ciampa Reportedly Interested In Joining New Japan Pro Wrestling After WWE Exit

The former NXT Champion is eyeing up a move to Japan. On January 21, Tommaso Ciampa announced that he will be leaving WWE when his contract expires in the near future. The 40-year-old has recently filed to trademark ‘Psycho King’ and ‘Psycho Killer’, and there is now an update on his post WWE plans. While

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EVIL Rumoured To Be Heading To WWE As His NJPW Contract Expires

The ‘King of Darkness’ could be WWE-bound. On January 4, Fightful Select reported that there were rumours within New Japan Pro Wrestling that EVIL could soon be exploring his options outside the company, and there is now an update on where that search may be leading him. According to Bryan Alvarez on the latest edition

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WWE & AEW Reportedly Interested In NJPW’s Gabe Kidd Amidst Contract Uncertainty

Another of NJPW’s top stars is on the radar of both WWE and AEW. As is often the case in January, a number of New Japan Pro Wrestling contracts are expected to be nearing expiration this month, with both major promotions in the United States reportedly monitoring several potential free agents. Dave Meltzer noted on

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WWE Reportedly Interested In David Finlay, NJPW Contract Expiring Soon

‘The Rebel’ could be heading to Orlando, Florida. On December 27, Fightful Select reported that David Finlay’s contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling is set to expire in the near future, with the former IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion looking to explore his options in the United States. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, WWE

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Tony Khan Believes There Will Be AEW Stars In This Year’s NJPW G1 Climax

G1 Climax 36 may feature involvement from All Elite Wrestling talent in the tournament line-up. On January 4, New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that the opening night of G1 Climax 36 will be held at the NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois on July 11, marking the first time the tournament has taken place in the

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Finn Bálor Recalls Creating His ‘Demon’ Persona, Explains Issues With How WWE Utilised It

An attempt to differentiate himself led to Bálor bringing out ‘The Demon’. Finn Bálor’s ‘Demon’ persona first took shape in New Japan Pro Wrestling whilst competing as Prince Devitt, where the darker, more elaborate presentation first took form. He later brought the character to WWE, developing it into the dramatic alter ego seen in some

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David Finlay’s NJPW Contract Reportedly Up Soon, Looking To Explore His Options In America

Yet another Bullet Club member could be heading to the States. With New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 20 drawing closer, January is set to be a significant month for the promotion, as many talent contracts are typically due to expire at the start of the year. Fightful Select are now reporting that David Finlay’s

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