A former world champion made a surprising appearance on AEW Dynamite this week, dispelling rumors of a WWE signing.
The star in question is none other than Jay White. The NJPW legend recently became a free agent, prompting speculation about his next move. Many fans believed that a deal with WWE was possibly on the cards.
However, it appears Jay White has made his choice. A recent report also claimed that the chances of the Switchblade joining WWE were dwindling over the WrestleMania weekend.
In the opening moments of Dynamite, Jay White appeared to ambush Ricky Starks alongside Juice Robinson. While the Absolute tried to put up a valiant defense, he was eventually overwhelmed by the Bullet Club duo. The segment ended with Starks laying in a heap in the ring while Jay and Juice walked out of the arena to loud cheers.
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As expected, Jay White's appearance has caused a massive uproar on social media. Here are some of the reactions:
It appears that Jay White will be involved in a storyline with Ricky Starks. The Switchblade has also been associated with several other AEW stars. It remains to be seen what the future holds for him down the line.
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