Latest on Switchblade Jay White
Added 2023-02-12 21:40:14 +0000 UTCWord is that Switchblade Jay White is looking to make a move back over to the states, but nothing is set in stone yet, even though he lost a Loser Leaves Japan match at this weekend's NJPW show.
Fightful Select reported in January that White's contract was set to be up soon, and numerous companies had interest in the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion. WWE felt confident that they could land him, but we're told that hardly guaranteed at this point.
Despite online speculation that White would pop up in the Royal Rumble, we're told that was never in the discussions, as White's New Japan Pro Wrestling deal wasn't up. We're told that talent in New Japan Pro Wrestling are of the belief his contract with the company is up "sometime between NJPW Battle in the Valley and WrestleMania," with details being few and far between. WWE sources have repeatedly confirmed that they have long had interest in Jay White, but that everything related to the possibility of him coming into the the company is being kept very quiet.
When we asked around NJPW, we were told "obviously we'd love to keep him," and were told that he'd made positive relationships in IMPACT and AEW as well.
White is scheduled to compete at NJPW Battle in the Valley on February 18.
Comments
Its interesting that his post-japan-match promo talked about him "taking over njpw strong" which seemed like an interesting comment if he only has battle in the valley left.....
The Mayor Pete
2023-02-13 12:50:34 +0000 UTCI wish we could somehow see Bullet Club faction in the WWE. But maybe this would never happen
Sokun Ros
2023-02-13 03:55:20 +0000 UTCHe might go to WWE, unless Vince regains creative control, which remains a looming clouding threat, cause knowing Vince.
AKIRO
2023-02-12 23:27:26 +0000 UTCThis feels just like Cody last year
Ethan Carpenter
2023-02-12 22:38:21 +0000 UTCFunny how a year can change things. This time last year passing up AEW & going to WWE would of been insane choice. Not anymore.
Keith Kripke
2023-02-12 22:10:14 +0000 UTCI would like to see him back in NJPW. I think he fits best with them but I understand if he wants to get paid & have less travel.
Keith Kripke
2023-02-12 22:08:59 +0000 UTCPains me to think WWE might be the better fit here, but he’s built for their show.
BKRMKR
2023-02-12 22:00:09 +0000 UTCBullet Club Leader to WWE pipeline is real, baby
garret
2023-02-12 21:52:55 +0000 UTCThe chances of him going to WWE might be Very High. Jay has so many potential Money Maker matches in WWE than AEW imo
Goku Kenshi
2023-02-12 21:48:48 +0000 UTCSeems like he’s WWE bound if higher ups are confident in locking him down to a contract. Whichever company get White weather it’s WWE AEW or NJPW will benefit from having him
Matt Hennessy
2023-02-12 21:47:02 +0000 UTCJay White has actually signed an exclusive contract with Pure Power Wrestling!* *In my dreams*
Jason Allonby
2023-02-12 21:46:42 +0000 UTC
