Jay White cut a promo hinting at leaving NJPW following his loss to Kota Ibushi at Wrestle Kingdom 15.
He was then pinned clean by Tomohiro Ishii at New Year Dash the following day.
It was recently reported by Super J-Cast there is doubt that White will extend his contract with NJPW and WWE is believed to make a “strong play” for him.
Several sources have indicated there is some doubt whether Jay White will extend his NJPW contract, rumoured to be up at the end of the month. WWE are believed to be making a strong play for him and it’s 50/50 whether he stays or goes.
— Super J-Cast (@thesuperjcast) January 8, 2021