As we previously reported here on eWn, WWE was considering establishing partnerships with Japanese wrestling promotions, and All Japan Pro Wrestling was a “step one” in the matter, with Charlie Dempsey competing at their recent New Year Giant Series 2024 event.
Fightful Select is reporting that the WWE and AJPW relationship is currently a “wait and see how it goes” situation but things are looking positive thus far.
WWE has been quite relaxed about the potential of working with other companies since Nick Khan was appointed as the CEO.
AJPW sources are said to be happy with Dempsey’s appearance and he was perceived as a great representative for WWE. According to NXT sources, Dempsey was treated well during his trip to Japan.
There have also been rumors of WWE potentially working with STARDOM and NJPW given this is a new era for the Endeavor-owned promotion.
WWE has reportedly been interested in working with NJPW for a long time, however, the possibility of that happening is thin considering NJPW and AEW’s existing partnership.
While Vince McMahon usually shut down any discussion of working with NJPW, new executives both in WWE and NJPW could finally turn that dream into a reality.
