WWE Looking for Possible Partnership With All Japan Pro Wrestling for NXT Japan

WWE
Mar 3, 2020

All Japan Pro Wrestling announced that General Manager Jun Akiyama will be visiting the United States in May for a meeting with Triple H.

Akiyama will also visit the WWE Performance Center for guest coaching duties from May 12th to May 22nd.

Tokyo Sports reported that Akiyama and Triple H first met in June of last year during WWE’s tour of Japan. It was also reported that this meeting likely was to gauge AJPW’s interest in a potential partnership between the two companies.

In the same report, All Japan Pro Wrestling president Takeki Fukuda was interviewed for his thoughts regarding a potential future partnership with WWE. “I haven’t decided anything yet, and I’m looking forward to the future. I hope this visit will have a positive impact on each other,” he said.

WWE reportedly has been working on plans to debut a new NXT Japan brand within the near future and has been in contact with various Japanese promotions and talent regarding these plans.

English translation via PostWrestling.com

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