Leaving NJPW rumors, news

Leaving NJPW news, rumors

  • • Ricochet Discusses Leaving NJPW For WWE In 2018
    The post Ricochet Discusses Leaving NJPW For WWE In 2018 first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.AEW star Ricochet spoke with Renee Paquette on a number of topics, including leaving NJPW for WWE in 2018 and what would have happened if he hadn’t gone to WWE. Ricochet said, “Honestly, he should be happy that I went and I did what I thought was the best for me. You should be happy […]...2024
  • • Jay White’s AEW Return Status During Prolonged Absence
    After leaving NJPW, Jay White had several opportunities but decided to join AEW. Unfortunately, his momentum was interrupted when he was sidelined due to an injury. During his current hiatus ......2024
  • • AEW Star Jay White Set for Imminent Return from Injury
    Jay White had multiple options after leaving NJPW, but he ultimately chose AEW. However, his momentum came to an abrupt halt when he was sidelined due to an injury, impacting ......2024
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  • • Yuya Uemura: I'm Not Interested In AEW, But I'm Interested In Facing Kazuchika Okada At Wrestle Dynasty
    Yuya Uemura wants to face Kazuchika Okada. Yuya Uemura is quickly becoming a breakout star in NJPW. He has gotten off to a strong start in the NJPW G1 Climax 34, as he has picked up wins against David Finlay, Hirooki Goto, and Konosuke Takeshita. Uemura and other competitors are aiming to become the new ace of NJPW, as the company has been transitioning since Kazuchika Okada's departure. Okada lef...2024
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  • Okada doing comedy work in AEW is a good thing
    • Okada doing comedy work in AEW is a good thing
    AEW Dynamite Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. January 15, 2024 CM Punk has made a big jump and is now the favorite to win the men’s Royal Rumble match at outlets like Bet Online. The Rock and LA Knight opened as favorites, but are now fourth and sixth, respectively....2024
  • AEW Forbidden Door 2024 Standout Stephanie Vaquer Is Leaving NJPW & CMLL
    • AEW Forbidden Door 2024 Standout Stephanie Vaquer Is Leaving NJPW & CMLL
    AEW Forbidden Door standout Stephanie Vaquer is confirmed to be leaving New Japan and CMLL, suggesting a full-time move to AEW or WWE is imminent...2024
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Leaving NJPW injury and suspension

  • • Jay White’s AEW Return Status During Prolonged Absence
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  • • AEW Star Jay White Set for Imminent Return from Injury
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  • • Okada doing comedy work in AEW is a good thing
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  • • HENARE Thought His Career Was Over After Cage Match, 'A Lot Was In The Air, Contracts Were Up As Well'
    HENARE speaks about his nasty injury from February. At NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2024, Bullet Club WAR DOGS battled United Empire in a cage match that was the swan song for the current iteration for United Empire as Will Ospreay was leaving to join AEW. During the match, HENARE suffered a nasty head wound after a table was thrown at his head by Gabe Kidd. HENARE would be sidelined for thre...2024
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  • • WWE Smackdown and Raw Producers And Backstage News For January 15-19
    Smackdown News - Bobby Roode has often been working directly with Michael Hayes. The two produced four segments on Smackdown - Both of the specialized promos from last week's Smackdown (Kevin Owens and Pete Dunne) were filmed at the Performance Center. - Pete Dunne's name change is reflected internally. Fightful Select's Corey Brennan confirmed ahead of the reveal that Pete Dunne was set to return...2024
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  • • Shake Them Ropes. Nov Uber Alles
    Chris does his best Taxicab Confessions impression, then we talk Okada leaving NJPW, injuries to Seth Rollins and Cora Jade and Tony Khan bringing back the rankings....2024
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  • • Zack Sabre Jr Praise, Kevin Kelly Leaving NJPW, WrestleDream, More | NJPW Bread Club
    Ciaran and Matt are back on Fightful Overbooked to guide you through the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling. On this episode we finally have some wrestling to talk about as the Road to Destruction has begun with 3 shows over the past few days. We discuss the unfortunate injuries that effected the show, praise Zack Sabre Jr, especially his match with Kojima. Another young lion makes a debut, and the...2023
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  • • Kota Ibushi To Compete At August 4 GLEAT Event
    Kota Ibushi is coming to GLEAT. A video package aired during the latest GLEAT event promoting Kota Ibushi competing at the August 4 GLEAT event in Japan. Ibushi has not wrestled in Japan since suffering a shoulder injury against Kazuchika Okada in October 2021 during the G1 Climax Final. Ibushi returned to the ring coming off the injury during WrestleMania weekend, competing in two matches. An opp...2023
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  • • Will Ospreay On His 2024 Free Agency: I’m Fairly Positive NJPW & I Will Work Out A Deal
    Will Ospreay thinks he'll end up staying with New Japan Pro Wrestling. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion revealed back on April 26 that his deal with NJPW is up in February 2024. Ospreay has been with the promotion for nearly seven years at this point and has arguably became one of the biggest stars that the company has to offer. Ospreay and Dark Puroresu Flowsion recently had a conversat...2023
  • • Kota Ibushi: I'm More Suited To AEW Than Japan
    Kota Ibushi comments on AEW interest. Kota Ibushi is a free agent after leaving NJPW following his contract expired at the end of January 2023. Speaking to Dark Puroresu Flowsion, Ibushi stated, “I don't want to go out normally, I want to go out seriously. I think I'm more suited to AEW than Japan. I already thought so during All In. I have many friends. There are even the best tag partners” Ibu...2023
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Leaving NJPW trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Okada doing comedy work in AEW is a good thing
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  • • HENARE Thought His Career Was Over After Cage Match, 'A Lot Was In The Air, Contracts Were Up As Well'
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  • • Bushiroad Owner Takaaki Kidani Comments On Kazuchika Okada's NJPW Departure
    Bushiroad owner Takaaki Kidani comments on Kazuchika Okada leaving NJPW. Kazuchika Okada had been the face of NJPW for years, but in January 2024, the company announced that he would not be renewing his contract. He finished up with NJPW in February and signed with AEW. Okada fully joined AEW on the March 6 episode of AEW Dynamite. In an interview with Proresu-TODAY, Bushiroad owner Takaaki Kidani...2024
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  • Kazuchika Okada: I’m Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Returning
    • Kazuchika Okada: I’m Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Returning
    Kazuchika Okada does not intend to return to NJPW following his departure. In January, NJPW announced that seven-time world champion Kazuchika Okada would be leaving the company at the end of his contract. He wrapped up with the company with a few final matches in February. In his last bout in a NJPW ring, he […] The post Kazuchika Okada: I’m Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Re...2024
  • • Kazuchika Okada: I'm Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Coming Back
    Kazuchika Okada doesn't intend to return to NJPW. Kazuchika Okada wrestled his final NJPW match at night two of NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo on February 24, competing in a multi-man bout and coming away with the victory by pinning Callum Newman. After Tetsuya Naito successfully defended his IWGP World Heavyweight Title in the main event against SANADA, he was joined in the ring by Okada, and the ...2024
  • • Kazuchika Okada Victorious In Final NJPW Bout At NJPW New Beginning In Sapporo
    Kazuchika Okada goes out a winner. Kazuchika Okada competed in his final NJPW match at NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo, pinning Callum Newman with a Rain Maker in a multi-man bout. Okada teamed with Toru Yano, YOSHI-HASHI, Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii to defeat Callum Newman, Jeff Cobb, Matt Riddle, Great-O-Khan & Francesco Akira. The crowd chanted "Okada" before and after the bout. After the ma...2024
  • • Kazuchika Okada Headed To AEW, Details Behind The Deal
    Fightful has confirmed a major free agent’s landing spot, barring some unforeseen catastrophe. Fightful has learned that legendary New Japan Pro Wrestling star Kazuchika Okada is headed with All Elite Wrestling after leaving NJPW. We’re told that the deal was effectively agreed to in the last couple of weeks, but we haven’t confirmed that pen has been put to paper as we’re told it is being finaliz...2024
  • • Shinsuke Nakamura Discusses Kazuchika Okada Leaving NJPW
    Shinsuke Nakamura shared his thoughts on Kazuchika Okada leaving NJPW while speaking with Tokyo Sports. On February 1st, Okada officially became a free agent and is currently wrapping up his remaining obligations with NJPW where he is reportedly AEW-bound.  “How do you view your life, who you are, and what you want to become? Only […] The post Shinsuke Nakamura Discusses Kazuchika Okada Leav...2024
  • • Shinsuke Nakamura Comments On Kazuchika Okada Leaving NJPW, Says He Will Support Him
    Shinsuke Nakamura comments on Kazuchika Okada's looming exit from NJPW. In January, the news that Kazuchika Okada would be leaving NJPW at the end of his contract shocked the wrestling world. The seven-time world champion is wrapping up his commitments, but fans continue to buzz about him, as he has been linked to both AEW and WWE. Like Okada, Shinsuke Nakamura was once a top star in NJPW before h...2024
  • Report: Kazuchika Okada Heading To AEW
    • Report: Kazuchika Okada Heading To AEW
    Kazuchika Okada shocked the wrestling world with the news that he would be leaving NJPW at the end of his contract. A new report states that he is heading to AEW, though he had talks with WWE. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Kazuchika Okada is AEW-bound, as the two sides […] The post Report: Kazuchika Okada Heading To AEW appeared first on Wrestlezone....2024

Leaving NJPW stats and results

  • • Okada doing comedy work in AEW is a good thing
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  • • Kazuchika Okada: I'm Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Coming Back
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  • • Kazuchika Okada Victorious In Final NJPW Bout At NJPW New Beginning In Sapporo
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  • NJPW Road To The New Beginning Results (1/21): LIJ vs. Just 5 Guys
    • NJPW Road To The New Beginning Results (1/21): LIJ vs. Just 5 Guys
    On January 21, New Japan Pro-Wrestling held their Road to the New Beginning event from Nagahama Ika Twin Arena in Nagahama, Shiga, Japan. The results, courtesy of Cagematch, are as follows: Click here to see what Kazuchika Okada had to say about leaving NJPW. The post NJPW Road To The New Beginning Results (1/21): LIJ vs. Just 5 Guys appeared first on Wrestlezone....2024
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  • • EVIL Wins NEVER Openweight Title At NJPW New Beginning In Nagoya
    EVIL reigns again. EVIL won the NEVER Openweight Championship at NJPW New Beginning in Nagoya, defeating Tama Tonga in the main event. The finish saw Ren Narita hit Tama with a pushup bar, allowing EVIL to hit EVCIL for the three. The original bout lasted two minutes and was thrown out due to a brawl between HOUSE OF TORTURE and Guerrillas of Destiny. The match was restarted as a Lumberjack Dea...2024
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  • • Kota Ibushi To Compete At August 4 GLEAT Event
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Leaving NJPW parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Jay White’s AEW Return Status During Prolonged Absence
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  • • AEW Star Jay White Set for Imminent Return from Injury
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  • • Shinsuke Nakamura to Make Special Appearance at UFC 303
    Shinsuke Nakamura has been a part of the WWE family for over eight years since leaving NJPW for the USA. Known for his immense talent and charisma, it’s no surprise ......2024
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  • • Bushiroad Owner Takaaki Kidani Comments On Kazuchika Okada's NJPW Departure
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  • • Lance Anoa'i: We Do Consider Tama Tonga As Family
    Lance Anoa'i comments on Tama Tonga's status in the Anoaʻi family. The Anoaʻi family is one of the most impressive groups in wrestling, as it includes Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, The Rock, Solo Sikoa, and several others. On WWE programming, the group is known as The Bloodline, and Reigns has reigned supreme since 2020. The stable has evolved over the years, as Solo Sikoa joined it in 2022. ...2024
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  • • Kazuchika Okada: I'm Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Coming Back
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  • • Kevin Kelly Says He Wouldn’t Rush Kazuchika Okada When It Comes To TV Presentation
    Kevin Kelly discusses how he thinks Kazuchika Okada should be presented on television. The wrestling world continues to buzz in the aftermath of the news that Kazuchika Okada will be leaving NJPW following the conclusion of his contract. Okada will finish up his commitments with the company, but the seven-time world champion will be one of the top free agents in the wrestling world once he hits th...2024
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  • • AEW Control Center, TNA Wrestling's New Twitter Handle, SmackDown LowDown, More | Fight Size Update
    Here is your fight size update for Saturday, January 20, 2024. - Adam Copeland's Open Challenge and more are set for AEW Collision. Check out the preview above. - TNA Wrestling recently completed its revamp from IMPACT Wrestling. Now, they have a new Twitter handle to match. "TNA IS BACK, AND IT'S NEVER EVER GOING AWAY!"@ScottDAmore @Walking_Weapon @WillOspreay #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/2GljYrbe...2024
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  • • Rob Van Dam Wants To Team With HOOK Again, Kevin Kelly On Leaving NJPW
    On a recent edition of the “AEW Unrestricted” podcast, Kevin Kelly explained his decision to depart New Japan Pro Wrestling. Kelly announced this past September that he would be leaving NJPW “at some point soon,” but still plans on calling NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 on January 4, 2024. Kelly said, “Because my wife said, ‘I […] The post Rob Van Dam Wants To Team With HOOK Again, Kevi...2023
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  • • Kevin Kelly Says He Is Leaving NJPW 'At Some Point Soon'
    Kevin Kelly says he'll be leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Kevin Kelly took to social media to say he'll be leaving NJPW "at some point soon," but noted that he plans on calling NJPW Destruction at Ryogoku (October 9) and Wrestle Kingdom (January 4, 2024) along with New Year Dash the night after Wrestle Kingdom. Kelly later commented that he made the decision because his wife doesn't want to be ...2023
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Top Leaving NJPW news

  • • Jay White Has Big Decision To Make Between WWE & AEW
    Some pro wrestlers take a huge gamble when they leave their home company, but Jay White is in a wonderful position after leaving NJPW. It seems that he has both ......2023
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  • • Report: Kazuchika Okada Heading To AEW
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  • • Will Ospreay: I'm Confident NJPW And I Will Work Something Out, I Don't Want To Live In The US
    Will Ospreay has previously said that his contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling expires in February 2024. Despite his contract coming up at the beginning of 2024, Ospreay is confident he won't be leaving NJPW. "I'm very confident me and New Japan are going to work something out because I don't want to live in America. That's my full stop thing. I just don't want to. It limits me. I'm basically s...2023
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  • • EVIL Wins NEVER Openweight Title At NJPW New Beginning In Nagoya
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  • • Kazuchika Okada To Leave NJPW
    Kazuchika Okada is leaving NJPW. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Kazuchika Okada is leaving the company after his contract expires on January 31. Okada will finish up by working three dates in February that he was previously announced for. From NJPW: Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Kazuchika Okada will be leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling after the conclusion of his cont...2024
  • • Kazuchika Okada Is Leaving NJPW – Official Statement Released
    Kazuchika Okada has decided to part ways with New Japan Pro Wrestling. On Thursday, New Japan issued a statement to announce that Okada would be leaving the company when his contract expires on January 31, 2024. You can check out the official announcement below: Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Kazuchika Okada will be […] The post Kazuchika Okada Is Leaving NJPW – Offi...2024
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  • • Report: Kazuchika Okada Has Not Decided On His Future Yet
    Kazuchika Okada‘s future remains up in the air, as both WWE and AEW are interested in him. Seven-time world champion Kazuchika Okada is leaving NJPW; the company announced the news on January 18, and he will wrestle his last matches over the next few weeks. Given his star power, he has been linked to both […] The post Report: Kazuchika Okada Has Not Decided On His Future Yet appeared ...2024
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  • • Kevin Kelly Says He Is Leaving NJPW 'At Some Point Soon'
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  • • Okada doing comedy work in AEW is a good thing
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  • • Backstage News On Kazuchika Okada's AEW Signing, Decision For Him To Be Heel
    One of the most decorated wrestlers in history has joined All Elite Wrestling. Kazuchika Okada officially joined AEW on the March 7 episode of AEW Dynamite, after leaving NJPW recently. Fightful Select has learned additional details on the signing, which we’re told wasn’t actually signed until fairly recently. Okada is expected to be full-time with AEW, and is planning to relocate to the United St...2024
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  • • Lance Anoa'i: We Do Consider Tama Tonga As Family
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  • • NJPW Makes Another Announcement On The Departure Of Kazuchika Okada
    New Japan Pro Wrestling’s official website announced the following: In the wake of the announcement earlier today that Kazuchika Okada will be leaving NJPW at the conclusion of his contract on January 31, with his final appearances scheduled for February 11 in Osaka and 23 and 24 in Sappoto, changes have been made to the […] The post NJPW Makes Another Announcement On The Departure Of Kazuch...2024
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  • • Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi Announced For 2/11 NJPW New Beginning in Osaka
    Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi one last time in NJPW. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Kazuchika Okada will face Hiroshi Tanahashi on February 11 at New Beginning in Osaka. The bout will be one of Okada's last matches in NJPW as it was announced on Thursday night that he would be leaving the company. Okada will team with Tanahashi & Tomohiro Ishii to defend the NEVER Openweight Six-Ma...2024
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  • Card changes made for New Beginning series
    • Card changes made for New Beginning series
    Card changes set for New Beginning In the wake of the announcement earlier today that Kazuchika Okada will be leaving NJPW at the conclusion of his contract on January 31, with his final appearances scheduled for February 11 in Osaka and 23 and 24 in Sappoto, changes have been made to the New Beginning series […]...2024
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  • Rumor Roundup: Royal Rumble winners, WWE returns, New Japan exodus, more!
    • Rumor Roundup: Royal Rumble winners, WWE returns, New Japan exodus, more!
    WWE Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrestling...2024
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  • • Will Ospreay: I'm Confident NJPW And I Will Work Something Out, I Don't Want To Live In The US
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Leaving NJPW rumors, scandals

  • • Okada doing comedy work in AEW is a good thing
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  • • Shinsuke Nakamura Comments On Kazuchika Okada Leaving NJPW, Says He Will Support Him
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  • • GUNTHER Praises Potential WWE Signing As ‘One Of The Best In The World’
    Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER has commented on speculation about Kazuchika Okada potentially joining WWE. With Okada leaving NJPW at the end of January, there has been heavy speculation about the former […]...2024
  • • Kevin Kelly Says He Wouldn’t Rush Kazuchika Okada When It Comes To TV Presentation
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  • • Major Star With WWE Interest Becomes Free Agent
    A major star with WWE interest is becoming a free agent very soon as it has been revealed that Kazuchika Okada is leaving NJPW. While there’s been much speculation about […]...2024
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  • • Hikuleo Says He Had Talks With WWE About Joining The Company
    Fightful Select reports that NJPW star Hikuleo had a conversation with them, where he revealed he had talks with the WWE at the beginning of the year and he weighed his options about leaving NJPW to join the company. Hikuleo also said that the speculation of him leaving NJPW only amplified after his Loser Leaves […] The post Hikuleo Says He Had Talks With WWE About Joining The Company first ...2023

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