Ex-WWE Star Debuting For NJPW Soon

This former WWE wrestler is on his way to New Japan Pro Wrestling.

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The wrestler formerly known as Killian Dain is on his way to New Japan Pro wrestling.

The Irishman, who has reverted to his old Big Damo ring name since being released by WWE last year, has been confirmed for the Strong Style Evolved event in St. Petersburg, Florida on 20 March.

Damo wrestles John Skyler on the show, as confirmed by New Japan on Tuesday night:-

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The former Sanity member has commented:-

One of many wrestlers released by WWE in 2021, Damo's departure was confirmed alongside a group of others on 25 June, with the promotion citing "budget cuts" as the reason during this period of unprecedented profitability.

Damo's 90-day non-compete clause expired that September, freeing him up to work for other promotions, and he returned to the independent circuit through Ireland's OTT in October. He has since stayed active with such companies as ICW and RevPro in Europe, with his most recent United States date being for Control Your Narrative on 5 March.

Damo had been with WWE for five years at the time of his departure and had spent his last few months working an odd couple tag team program with Drake Maverick.

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