Japanese Legend Warns AEW To Sign Will Ospreay Before WWE

This Japanese wrestling hero thinks it's only a matter of time before WWE comes calling.

by Jamie Kennedy
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Japanese wrestling royalty Jushin Thunder Liger has warned AEW to get in there quick if they want to ink a full-time deal with Will Ospreay. Why? Well, Liger believes it's only a matter of time before WWE come knocking for the now-former IWGP United States Champion.

29-year old Ospreay is nearing his prime as a performer, at least according to Liger. The legend told Tokyo Sports that Will "has an aura right now" that's frankly unmatched. He also described the Brit as "top of the line", and thinks WWE should do everything they can to tie him down ASAP.

Of course, Ospreay would have to want that himself - Will has always been honest about how content he is wrestling in New Japan. He did work some dates for AEW last year, but that was a fleeting stay before he returned to full-time work back "home".

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Liger reckons Ospreay "has everything" though, and he believes a WWE deal will happen someday. There's no doubt Triple H would likely jump at the chance to sign Will and make him a WWE exclusive. Will that happen? Jushin sees it coming.

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