WWE has been experiencing a surge in momentum over the past few months, achieving significant milestones in live attendance and viewership. Alongside these accomplishments, Triple H and his team have successfully secured signings of top-tier talents like CM Punk and Jade Cargill.
Another notable addition potentially on the horizon for the Stamford-based promotion is Kazuchika Okada. The revered Japanese star recently delivered an emotional farewell to fans following his final match for NJPW.
Okada holds a revered status as one of the greatest Japanese wrestlers of all time. With a career spanning over a decade in NJPW, he has amassed an impressive array of accolades, establishing himself as one of the promotion’s most decorated stars.
While many viewed the 36-year-old as a lifelong figure within NJPW, it has come to light that he will not be renewing his contract, opting to depart the company after fulfilling his commitments at The New Beginning series of events.
The emotional culmination of Okada’s tenure unfolded at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan on January 24, where he teamed up with Tomohiro Ishii and Hiroshi Tanahashi to secure victory over Kosei Fujita, Mikey Nicholls, and Shane Haste.
Following the match, the seven-time NJPW world champion bid a heartfelt farewell to the fans in attendance. Okada further expressed his gratitude and emotions through a poignant message shared on social media ahead of his departure.
Is Kazuchika Okada is heading to WWE?
Speculation has been rife regarding Kazuchika Okada’s next career move following the revelation of his departure from NJPW. A recent report suggests that The Rainmaker is highly likely to join WWE, with a potential debut in NXT.
During his tenure at NJPW, Okada was affiliated with Shinsuke Nakamura’s Chaos faction. Interestingly, Nakamura also began his WWE journey in NXT before making a transition to the main roster. Should the report hold true, fans can anticipate a similar trajectory for Okada, mirroring Nakamura’s path from NXT to the main stage.
