Backstage WWE NXT News – Hideo Itami’s Return, Austin Aries’ Negotiations

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Jan 28, 2016

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

— According to sources, Hideo Itami is not expected to return any time soon. Itami has had complications following the shoulder surgery that took him out of action in April of last year and isn’t close to being able to return.

— Austin Aries had been in talks with WWE ever since his TNA contract expired last June.

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