Kazuchika Okada is officially All Elite, and he made his debut as part of the AEW roster on this week’s episode of Dynamite, joining The Young Bucks in The Elite.
Following the show, The Young Bucks shared a photo with Okada, writing,
“The biggest signing in @AEW history! Welcome to the team @rainmakerXokada! #theELITE”
The biggest signing in @AEW history! Welcome to the team @rainmakerXokada! #theELITE pic.twitter.com/RPQoCByZ4v
— Matthew & Nicholas Jackson (@youngbucks) March 7, 2024
Jack Perry won his New Japan Cup match with Shota Umino, with help from House of Torture’s Ren Narita, EVIL, Yujiro Takahashi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, & Dick Togo at yesterday’s NJPW 52nd-anniversary event. The AEW wrestler then joined the faction.
During a post-match interview, Perry told his critics to “cry me a river.” He delivered the same catchphrase when he used real glass at AEW All In 2024, which allegedly led to a brawl with CM Punk backstage.
Perry said, “Second match. Japan. 2-0. First time with the new team. Undefeated so far, with me, ‘Scapegoat’ Jack Perry on the team. I see a lot of people on the internet talk sh*t about the House of Torture. Why? I appreciate these guys because they’re not afraid to be themselves. They’re not afraid to do what has to be done. Everybody out there complaining, cry me a f**king river.”
The latest “AEW Timelines” video features Kazuchika Okada’s previous appearances in AEW prior to his official debut last night as part of the roster. You can check out the video below:
Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie are the featured guests on this week’s edition of the “AEW Unrestricted” podcast. You can check that out below:
And finally, you can check out some additional highlights from last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite below:
Kazuchika Okada Joins AEW Roster, Makes Debut on Dynamite
In a surprising turn of events, Kazuchika Okada, one of the biggest names in professional wrestling, has officially joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The announcement was made on this week’s episode of Dynamite, where Okada made his debut as part of The Elite alongside The Young Bucks.
The Young Bucks took to social media to share their excitement about the signing, calling it the “biggest signing in AEW history.” They posted a photo with Okada and welcomed him to the team. This news has sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, as Okada’s addition to the AEW roster is seen as a major coup for the promotion.
Okada’s journey to AEW began with his victory in a New Japan Cup match against Shota Umino. With help from members of the House of Torture faction, including Ren Narita, EVIL, Yujiro Takahashi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, and Dick Togo, Okada emerged victorious. Following the match, Perry joined the faction, aligning himself with the controversial group.
During a post-match interview, Perry addressed his critics and told them to “cry me a river.” This catchphrase has become synonymous with Perry’s persona, and he previously used it during his match at AEW All In 2024, which allegedly led to a backstage brawl with CM Punk.
To give fans a glimpse into Okada’s previous appearances in AEW, the promotion released a “AEW Timelines” video. The video showcases Okada’s journey leading up to his official debut on Dynamite. It provides fans with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with Okada’s wrestling style and accomplishments.
In other AEW news, this week’s edition of the “AEW Unrestricted” podcast features Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie as the special guests. Fans can tune in to hear the couple discuss their experiences in AEW and their future plans within the promotion.
Additionally, highlights from last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite have been released. These include Swerve addressing AEW Revolution and AEW Champion Samoa Joe’s response, a FTW Championship match featuring Brian Cage and Hook, a match between Daddy Magic and Killswitch, and Okada’s debut as part of The Elite.
The wrestling world is abuzz with excitement following Kazuchika Okada’s arrival in AEW. As one of the most accomplished and respected wrestlers in the industry, Okada’s addition to the roster is expected to bring a new level of competition and excitement to AEW. Fans eagerly await his upcoming matches and storylines as he embarks on this new chapter in his career.