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Kazuchika Okada Reportedly Joining All Elite Wrestling

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New Japan Pro Wrestling Legend Set to Make AEW Debut


Summary

– Fightful reports that legendary New Japan Pro Wrestling star Kazuchika Okada is on his way to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

– The deal has been effectively agreed upon in the last couple of weeks, though the official signing is being finalized.

– AEW has been confident about landing Okada for several weeks, and his expected debut is after completing commitments with NJPW.

Legendary New Japan Pro Wrestling star Kazuchika Okada is reportedly making his way to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), according to information from Fightful. While the deal has been effectively agreed upon in recent weeks, the official signing is still in the finalization stage.

AEW has been expressing confidence in securing Okada for several weeks, even dating back to mid-January. Although there is no firm date for Okada’s AEW debut, sources suggest it is expected to happen after he fulfills his commitments with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Creative ideas for Okada have been discussed since January, and discussions in Las Vegas over the weekend hinted at significant developments for AEW in the first half of March.

While there were talks between Okada and WWE, sources from WWE talent claim that WWE has denied such discussions. WWE talent in Las Vegas revealed ongoing considerations by Okada regarding the pros and cons of joining WWE versus AEW. Ultimately, AEW’s confident offer to Okada reportedly sealed the deal, with no real discussions of Okada going to NXT as previously rumored.

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