As noted before, New Japan Pro Wrestling talent Jay White’s contract with the company expired this past February and he was not expected to be signing with WWE following interest from the company over him.
Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite show in Long Island, New York featured White making his surprise return to AEW. Following Ricky Starks’ entrance for his match against Juice Robinson to kick off the show, White’s “Switchblade” NJPW theme played resulting in Starks being distracted and ambush attacked by White and Robinson. Starks’ match with Robinson was announced afterwards to officially ruled a No Contest.
Look who just kicked off this huge episode of #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS: it's #Switchblade @JayWhiteNZ! pic.twitter.com/7IMj48WUt9
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 6, 2023
Following White’s appearance on the show, AEW CEO Tony Khan announced on Twitter that White had recently signed an official contract with the company.
Switchblade @JayWhiteNZ is ALL ELITE!
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) April 6, 2023
Tune in now to Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite LIVE on @TBSNetwork! pic.twitter.com/GIHAyN2cLo
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