Will Ospreay Finally Open To Signing With WWE
Will Ospreay speaks on WWE as a potential destination should he leave NJPW.
Will Ospreay is open to the possibility of signing for WWE when his New Japan Pro Wrestling contract expires in February 2024.
The NJPW star said as much in an interview with Metro. Ospreay stated that with his body starting to hurt more as his career progresses, he is more open to exploring other options, including relocation to the United States. Currently, the 30-year-old isn't ruling any options out.
Said Ospreay:
"I mean, we have spoke about it more. I’m now open to the idea of stretching myself out that little bit more. As age has become more apparent to me and my body is hurting more and more, I’m open to all avenues. I’ve had a lot of talks with my friends about this, and I have spoke to the missus. Although we’ve spent so much money on our new kitchen, we are open to the idea of relocating to the United States. It’s on the table, that’s all I can really say. That means I am open to all options going forward."
Ospreay will immediately become one of wrestling's biggest name free agents in a pool including the likes of CM Punk and Mercedes Moné should he depart NJPW in February. Recently, the Englishman hired Barry Bloom to help ensure he lands the best possible deal in 2024.
IMPACT Wrestling hosted Ospreay this past weekend, with Will speaking positively of his experience, offering a glowing review:
I have had the best time at @IMPACTWRESTLING from fan experience to quality of wrestling.
I honestly believe that the reason they have climbed back from such a deep trench… is because that place is one big team.The moment they they said “we are TNA”I said “yes they are”
Advertisement— Will Ospreay • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) October 23, 2023
As well as working for NJPW, Ospreay has featured for AEW consistently throughout 2023. Tony Khan's company will be amongst the favourites to land his signature in 2024 too.
In 2022, Ospreay told WRESTHINGS that he had "no aspirations of going to WWE", attributing his stance to the lifestyle changes that signing with the market leaders would necessitate.