The Rainmaker Makes a Startling Debut, Signing a Multi-Year Deal with AEW
Summary
– Kazuchika Okada debuts on AEW Dynamite, aligning with The Elite.
– Reports reveal a three-year, multi-million-dollar contract with AEW.
– Fans eagerly anticipate Okada’s impact on the promotion’s future.
AEW has been bolstering its roster with top-tier talent, and the latest addition is Kazuchika Okada. Following his debut on AEW Dynamite, details about the length and terms of his contract have surfaced.
During the March 6th episode of AEW Dynamite, Kazuchika Okada made his grand entrance, inserting himself into a showdown involving AEW Triple Crown champion Eddie Kingston and the Young Bucks, also AEW’s Executive Vice Presidents.
In a surprising turn of events, Okada didn’t come to Kingston’s aid as anticipated. Instead, he shocked the audience by betraying the Triple Crown champion and aligning himself with Nicholas and Matthew Jackson, becoming the newest member of The Elite faction.
Reports from Tokyo Sports reveal that Kazuchika Okada has inked a three-year deal with AEW, estimated to be valued at two billion yen over the contract’s duration, translating to approximately $4 million per year.
With Okada officially on the AEW roster, fans eagerly anticipate how the promotion will utilize his talents and the impact he will have on various aspects of Tony Khan’s company. As Okada’s journey unfolds in AEW, there’s a palpable excitement among fans to witness the contributions of The Rainmaker and how he will shape the future of the promotion.
