A major star recently announced his upcoming free agent status, leading to fans speculating about his possible future in AEW and WWE.
The star in question is Will Ospreay. While he has never performed in WWE, the 29-year-old star has managed to cement his status as one of the most talented pro wrestlers active today. Apart from NJPW, he has also been seen in several independent promotions, including AEW and ROH.
The mainstream pro-wrestling community got a taste of Ospreay's talent during his match with Orange Cassidy last year at the Forbidden Door Pay-Per-View. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion recently announced that his contract with NJPW will end in February 2024.
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This has prompted fans to speculate about his future on social media, with many believing AEW to be the most likely option.
Considering Will's rival Jay White has also signed with Tony Khan, the former's entry could certainly lead to their feud being re-ignited. It remains to be seen what Ospreay will do next.
Will Ospreay has also pondered retirement amidst speculation of AEW entry
While fans have certainly not had their fill of Will Ospreay's matches, the 29-year-old star has seemingly hinted at retiring in the near future.
Speaking in a video posted on his Twitter handle, Ospreay admitted that he wasn't performing in the ring as easily as he used to.
"But like I’m not gonna lie to you guys, I feel like my body, and me personally, I am deteriorating in front of everyone’s eyes... So having said that, you know, I don’t know if this ride’s going to be a long one, if everyone understands what I mean... But you know, I don’t know how long this ride's going to be, I’ll be honest with you guys. I hope you guys enjoy the ride, that’s all. Alright. Much love guys," said Will Ospreay.
Will the NJPW legend show up in Tony Khan's promotion again? Only time will tell.
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