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.
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The WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) has been considering establishing partnerships with Japanese wrestling promotions, and it seems that All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) is the first step in this endeavor. Charlie Dempsey, a WWE wrestler, recently competed at AJPW’s New Year Giant Series 2024 event, indicating a potential collaboration between the two companies.
According to Fightful Select, the relationship between WWE and AJPW is currently in a “wait and see how it goes” situation. However, things are looking positive so far, and both parties seem interested in exploring this partnership further.
Since Nick Khan took over as the CEO of WWE, the company has been more open to working with other organizations. This change in approach has allowed for discussions and potential collaborations with various wrestling promotions.
Sources from AJPW have expressed their satisfaction with Dempsey’s appearance at their event. He was seen as a great representative for WWE, and his treatment during his trip to Japan was reportedly excellent. This positive feedback further strengthens the possibility of a partnership between the two companies.
In addition to AJPW, there have been rumors of WWE potentially working with STARDOM and NJPW (New Japan Pro-Wrestling). This aligns with the new era for NJPW under Endeavor’s ownership. However, the possibility of WWE collaborating with NJPW seems slim due to NJPW’s existing partnership with AEW (All Elite Wrestling).
It is worth noting that Vince McMahon, the chairman and CEO of WWE, has previously shut down any discussion of working with NJPW. However, with new executives in both WWE and NJPW, there may be a chance for this long-desired collaboration to become a reality.
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In conclusion, WWE’s potential partnerships with Japanese wrestling promotions like AJPW, STARDOM, and NJPW could open up exciting opportunities for cross-promotional events and talent exchanges. While the situation is still in its early stages, the positive reception and interest from both sides indicate a promising future for these collaborations. Wrestling fans can look forward to witnessing the potential fusion of these wrestling powerhouses in the near future.