According to a report from Fightful Select, Jay White is expected to leave NJPW when his contract expires, which is said to be “relatively soon.”
The report notes those Fightful has spoken to believe both WWE and AEW are interested in signing White. WWE sources told Fightful they “seemed confident that they would land him.” It should noted that no company can officially reach out to him until after his NJPW deal is up.
Fightful Select concluded by saying that other NJPW talent are under the belief that White wants to be in the United States for the time being.
White lost the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship to Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 17 back on January 4. White will square off against Hikuleo in a “Loser Leaves Japan” match at NJPW’s New Beginning show in Osaka, Japan on Saturday, February 11.
White has made appearances for AEW and IMPACT.