NJPW talent has had talks with American companies
Added 2025-02-19 22:19:50 +0000 UTCAn interesting free agent has had conversations in America.
In early January, Fightful Select reported that New Japan Pro Wrestling's Kevin Knight was effectively a free agent as his contract with the company had expired. That week, he and KUSHIDA dropped the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles.
We've since learned more about his deal, or lack thereof. Since that expiration, Knight has worked both MLW and ROH/AEW tapings, which are not out of the ordinary for him, having worked both last year. He did, however return to GCW/JCW for the first time since 2023.
Fightful has confirmed with AEW sources that Knight spoke with Tony Khan and Rocky Romero during his ROH appearance, and that he's been discussing the potential of a new deal with NJPW. In addition, he'd expressed interest in weighing his potential WWE options with WWE to make a better decision on his future. We've not learned if WWE and Knight have had talks.
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Ok this comes up with random people, but Hurt Syndicate is perfect. He’s still young, he’s a crazy athlete, he can work the hell out of a tag match and just needs some polish. They could make a huge splash with him
Dylan Dutch
2025-02-20 04:08:18 +0000 UTCI hope he comes to AEW and nothing against KUSHIDA but if Knight stays in NJPW then I hope they don't tag much anymore whether Knight is more of a singles guy or has a new partner. Their team never made much sense to me and aside from their gear I didn't see them as much of a fit together. Him teaming with Taichi or Yuya in JFG would be cool in my opinion.
Chris11
2025-02-19 23:56:42 +0000 UTCIf we find out he's hired Barry Bloom as his agent, I would wager a guess he's heading to AEW! Are most of Barry Bloom's prominent clients signed to AEW?
Paul Anthony Moss
2025-02-19 23:30:44 +0000 UTCDude is gonna make a huge splash wherever he ends up signing.
Joe Snurkowski
2025-02-19 23:03:25 +0000 UTCOther wrestlers and their management: *this* is how you do it
Manton
2025-02-19 22:55:54 +0000 UTCI'd be excited to see him sign with AEW!
Fletcher DeRouen
2025-02-19 22:34:07 +0000 UTCGo get that bag Kevin.
Phillip McConnell
2025-02-19 22:24:26 +0000 UTC
