Major name allegedly rejected "good" WWE offer; Triple H organization labeled "indiscriminate"

A major wrestling name had allegedly rejected an offer made by WWE to stay in another promotion. The name in question is New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Aaron Henare.

The 31-year-old started his career with NJPW in 2016. In 2021, he joined AEW star Will Ospreay's United Empire, which also included Great-O-Khan and Jeff Cobb at the time. Henare made a huge name in the pro wrestling world by winning his first title, the NEVER Openweight Championship. He also made an appearance in All Elite Wrestling in 2022 alongside his stablemates to assist Ospreay against Trent Beretta and FTR.

Aaron Henare recently locked horns with his teammate and NJPW World Television Champion Jeff Cobb, which ended in the latter's favor. According to Tokyo Sports, Cobb discussed Henare's alleged offer from WWE, saying that he heard his stablemate received a contract from the Triple H-led promotion but still turned it down to stay in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

Jeff Cobb also hailed NJPW, calling it the best organization in the world, and said he respected Aaron Henare's decision to stay.

"I heard that you had a good offer from WWE. But you went to the New Japan office with your WWE contract in hand and said to the President, 'I want to stay here.' You're not the only one who wants to stay and change the industry. I feel the same way." He echoed his ally, Henare. "It takes a lot of guts to tell that indiscriminate organization, 'Don't mess with me,' and to stay in the best organization in the world and prove yourself against the best wrestlers. I respect you. The fight is over. Let's go find a good kava bar," Cobb said. [Translated from Japanese via Google Translate]

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Top Japanese names are thriving in WWE under Triple H's leadership

Some of the biggest Japanese wrestlers are currently signed with WWE, including Asuka, Kairi Sane, and Shinsuke Nakamura. The stars have made a huge name in the pro wrestling world by winning multiple titles in the Triple H-led promotion.

Wrestling legend Meiko Satomura also showcased her incredible talent on the company's developmental brand for a few years and helped improve the young talent in NXT. She recently returned to the Stamford-based promotion's ring during the company's Japan tour as she locked horns with Bayley for the Women's Championship.

It will be interesting to see if Aaron Henare will ever change his mind and join the Triple H-led promotion in the future.