Present “WWE NXT” star Charlie Dempsey has lately been working for AJPW. Based on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is searching for out “Japanese allies” within the wrestling world, with “the 1st step” accomplished by forming a working relationship with AJPW involving Dempsey. The son of William Regal has wrestled three matches for the promotion since December 31, 2023, together with unsuccessfully challenging Katsuhiko Nakajima for the AJPW Triple Crown Championship. Nakajima has since teased a attainable WWE look.

In the meantime, the Observer famous there was discuss internally inside WWE about “making an attempt to make one other go” at a working relationship with NJPW. The Bushiroad-owned promotion lately introduced Hiroshi Tanahashi as the brand new firm president, and that’s reportedly thought of a constructive by WWE. Nonetheless, NJPW’s partnership with AEW, significantly for the annual Forbidden Door pay-per-view, can be a major consider continuing with its established affiliation with Tony Khan’s group. Moreover, AEW permits its high expertise to work for NJPW, reminiscent of Bryan Danielson, who carried out at Wrestle Kingdom 18 and New 12 months Sprint during the last two days.

Earlier this week, it was reported that WWE was interested in working with NJPW’s sister promotion, STARDOM. Whereas no additional particulars have been disclosed as of this writing, WWE does have connections with the Joshi promotion, with a number of former STARDOM wrestlers acting on its roster, together with IYO SKY and Kairi Sane. Notably, WWE is reportedly keen on bringing in current STARDOM star Giulia, whose contract is ready to run out in March.