It’s going to be interesting to see how these sorts of “loses” for NJPW (Switch, Ospreay, and now maybe Okada and Mone) change their relationship with AEW and how open the forbidden door remains.
I’ve suspected that the reason WWE haven’t really had working relationships with other companies, as well as the basic ‘total control’ purpose, is to keep the talent more ignorant as to how green the grass actually is.
I hope this doesn’t lead to relationships between AEW, NJPW, and to a lesser extent TNA, souring.
I think there is a great opportunity for AEW to take some of its (frankly) bloated roster, and to give opportunities in NJPW for stars that could really make a name for themselves. Jungle Boy is a prime example, and while I don’t buy that he’s done with AEW, I do think that a long-term loan to NJPW, or favoured deals for some of its stars could help keep the relationship good.
It’s going to be interesting to see how these sorts of “loses” for NJPW (Switch, Ospreay, and now maybe Okada and Mone) change their relationship with AEW and how open the forbidden door remains.
I’ve suspected that the reason WWE haven’t really had working relationships with other companies, as well as the basic ‘total control’ purpose, is to keep the talent more ignorant as to how green the grass actually is.
I hope this doesn’t lead to relationships between AEW, NJPW, and to a lesser extent TNA, souring.
I think there is a great opportunity for AEW to take some of its (frankly) bloated roster, and to give opportunities in NJPW for stars that could really make a name for themselves. Jungle Boy is a prime example, and while I don’t buy that he’s done with AEW, I do think that a long-term loan to NJPW, or favoured deals for some of its stars could help keep the relationship good.
Agreed, I’d love to see some excursions.