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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Dec 4, 2023 15:49:21 GMT -5
Going to be interesting times. Dude's probably going to get a ton of money thrown at him that will test his loyalty. The original SI report says that living in Japan is a priority, so this might just be out there to improve his leverage with NJPW.
There's part of me that would be fascinated by how WWE would present someone at his level under the Triple H regime, but I also wouldn't be terribly shocked if he went to AEW.
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Post by polarbearpete on Dec 4, 2023 16:15:17 GMT -5
If living in Japan is a dealbreaker, then AEW would have to be the favorites. I think it would be more fascinating to see him in WWE, though.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Dec 4, 2023 16:16:38 GMT -5
I think of the options I'd rather see him in WWE, kind of has more questions surrounding how it'd go and what kinds of matches would come of it.
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Post by Jumpin' Jesse Walsh on Dec 4, 2023 16:19:47 GMT -5
And when he loses to Tavion Heights on LVL Up, then what.
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Post by DrBackflipsHoffman on Dec 4, 2023 16:20:25 GMT -5
anyone know what he's like at dancing? because that'll probably factor in to the decision
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Dec 4, 2023 16:22:54 GMT -5
This is something he should want to get out even if he really doesn't want to leave just to ensure he gets the best offer possible.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2023 16:25:54 GMT -5
The only two ways WWE has any sort of chance to land him is either his wife gives up her very successful VO career along with no longer wanting to live in Japan.
Or WWE literally goes full insane by giving Okada more than they have ever given anyone else and this includes someone like Brock Lesnar...like he would have to be paid more than anyone else on the roster and would be able to still be able to live in Japan without needing to move stateside which means WWE would be paying him more than anyone else , fly him back and forth either on a weekly or bi weekly basis or even maybe monthly to work and he would wrestle maybe 10 or even less times a year.
I can see TK doing the 2nd just to keep him out of WWE's hands which he has already been basically doing...but he will break the bank on this one I mean he already is paying Ospreary 7 figures.
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Post by darbus alan on Dec 4, 2023 17:21:01 GMT -5
Today I learned that Okada's wife, Suzuko Mimori, is the Japanese dub voice for Pinkie Pie.
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Dec 4, 2023 17:30:31 GMT -5
It makes sense he's exploring his options, NJPW hasn't recovered financially from the pandemic and both WWE and AEW would likely offer some insane money. $3-5 million seems to be the going rate for top level talent these days, and I don't see any way New Japan could match that. Plus, what else is there for him to do in New Japan?
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Post by The Legend of Groose on Dec 4, 2023 17:32:08 GMT -5
The REAL great bidding war of 2024.
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Post by City Duck on Dec 4, 2023 17:32:21 GMT -5
COME TO VIETNAM YOU f***ING PUSSY. FACE ME.
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Post by Malibu Albino on Dec 4, 2023 17:35:26 GMT -5
“Seriously considering” seems a bit much when the report states that living in Japan is a priority for him. Anything can happen as we’ve recently been shown but I’d be shocked if this was anything more than leverage for a better deal with NJPW.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Dec 4, 2023 17:39:19 GMT -5
This isn’t actually Okada’s entrance. The money falling is Tony Khan’s initial offer.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Dec 4, 2023 17:45:42 GMT -5
“Seriously considering” seems a bit much when the report states that living in Japan is a priority for him. Anything can happen as we’ve recently been shown but I’d be shocked if this was anything more than leverage for a better deal with NJPW. To be fair, the Sports Illustrated article said: “While a new deal with New Japan would typically be underway, Okada, 36, is seriously entertaining the possibility of wrestling for a different promotion.” I don’t think I was editorializing too hard. Even if it is a negotiating tactic, that’s what the report said.
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Post by Bo Rida on Dec 4, 2023 17:47:45 GMT -5
The only two ways WWE has any sort of chance to land him is either his wife gives up her very successful VO career along with no longer wanting to live in Japan. Or WWE literally goes full insane by giving Okada more than they have ever given anyone else and this includes someone like Brock Lesnar...like he would have to be paid more than anyone else on the roster and would be able to still be able to live in Japan without needing to move stateside which means WWE would be paying him more than anyone else , fly him back and forth either on a weekly or bi weekly basis or even maybe monthly to work and he would wrestle maybe 10 or even less times a year. I can see TK doing the 2nd just to keep him out of WWE's hands which he has already been basically doing...but he will break the bank on this one I mean he already is paying Ospreary 7 figures. The weird thing is we don't really know how endevour's approach will be different to the more traditional WWE approach. Maybe they are willing to break the bank for the right person, there's a strong argument their top wrestlers have typically been underpaid. I don't think they will but the last few years have proven anything is possible.
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Post by Totorob101 on Dec 4, 2023 17:48:08 GMT -5
Think he will stay but definitely AEW he would join as it would cater to him perfect, treat him well and offer him so much more then what WWE could ever give.
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Dec 4, 2023 17:48:32 GMT -5
The REAL great bidding war of 2024. This is not a slight on Okada in the least, dude is absolutely one of the greatest of all time and a downright legend, but MJF is way more valuable to a North American promotion in 2024 then Okada is. He's 10 years younger, oozes charisma, is top level in the ring, has crossover appeal written all over him, and will likely be the top guy in the industry for years.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Dec 4, 2023 17:49:53 GMT -5
Could the Dirt Sheet writers blow this story up only for Okada just to re-sign with NJPW?
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Post by King Devitt and the Woke Mob on Dec 4, 2023 18:24:33 GMT -5
He'll probably re-sign with New Japan, but in all honesty I can't get excited about anyone signing with AEW right now.
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Dec 4, 2023 18:32:55 GMT -5
I know these things aren't promised, but damnit, I hope Okada has it written into his contract he gets a world title run.
If not, pass.
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