WWE are interested in signing Jay Lethal for NXT. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Lethal could be targeted when his Ring Of Honor contract expires, which is said to be relatively soon. One of the perks of Lethal's ROH contract is the New Japan connection, and he's getting big bookings in the far east, but a WWE deal could be appealing. At thirty years old, he brings a wealth of experience, having made his name in both TNA Impact Wrestling and Ring Of Honor. As well as being a solid in-ring worker, he also brings an entertainment factor. His run as "Black Machismo" is well remembered by TNA fans, and he held various titles across both TNA and ROH. If he did sign with WWE, the question would be how the company uses him. Would he be on a Samoa Joe type deal in which he is solely utilised for NXT, or would there be chance of progression to Raw and Smackdown? He's certainly young enough to progress, but his association with TNA could be something that puts WWE off. In the past, they've not signed wrestlers who were viewed as TNA stars. However, that policy does appear to be changing with James Storm and Samoa Joe on NXT.
