As noted before, Drilla Moloney, David Finlay, and Clark Connors‘ contracts with New Japan Pro Wrestling are currently set to expire soon and all three are expected to explore their options for the future of their wrestling careers. Gabe Kidd’s contract is also currently set to expire soon while EVIL recently gave his notice and is rumored to be joining WWE and SANADA is currently on an “indefinite leave” from the company.
The Voices of Wrestling reported on their VoW Flagship Plus show that their sources stated that Hiromu Takahashi is currently believed to be leaving NJPW as well.
It was reported that NJPW is currently facing a potential talent exodus soon and confirmed that WWE is currently interested in both Finlay and Kidd for potential new signings.
It was also reported that those spoken to also confirmed that EVIL is currently expected to be leaving NJPW soon.

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