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Update on David Finlay-WWE
🕑 Added 2026-01-08 17:45:02 +0000 UTCWWE has interest in a new, but familiar name.
According to Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select, David Finlay has been discussed as a possibility within WWE. When Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reached out, we were told that negotiations haven't happened between the two sides, but that he was discussed within WWE. Wrestlevotes heard that NXT has interest in bringing him in.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select had reported that Finlay's deal is up relatively soon, and is looking at his options in America. We're told that he is hoping to spend more time in the United States in 2026. He does still have obligations to New Japan Pro Wrestling, and they're hoping to keep him.
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Comments
Shaggys Son
Unfortunately there is, his dad and brother both work in the Fed it’s all but a given
Stalla
Kevin Knight came to AEW in part because WWE wanted him in NXT and he said he isn’t a developmental wrestler.
Aristidis Fantis
There's no reason whatsoever to believe that if Finlay decides to leave NJPW that he would choose NXT over AEW
