Kazuchika Okada is reportedly open to leaving New Japan Professional-Wrestling when his present deal expires early subsequent yr, and the prevailing perception is that WWE may very well be within the main place to amass his skills.
Per this week’s Wrestling Observer E-newsletter, WWE has lengthy categorical an curiosity in Okada, however these emotions is probably not mutual as “The Rainmaker” considers coming stateside. Okada had been feeling out the concept of working with AEW full-time throughout his numerous appearances this yr, however there could also be monetary motivation to his willingness to think about leaving NJPW at this cut-off date. Not solely are his U.S. suitors able to providing a big pay rise, however the Japanese yen has additionally depreciated towards the U.S. greenback, which means that he’d be leaving some huge cash on the desk ought to he decide to remain the place he’s.
Many in WWE imagine Okada has achieved all he can in NJPW and the prospect of assembly some contemporary challenges may very well be interesting. Moreover, Okada’s spouse, Suzuko Mimori — an achieved actress and singer — may play a significant factor within the decision-making course of as a transfer to america would enable her to pursue additional alternatives in these areas.
Proper now, Kazuchika Okada is penciled in for a return to the U.S. in January, making his return to TNA on the Snake Eyes taping. It is going to be his first look within the promotion for over a decade.
