David Finlays next move just got even more interestingbecause AEW is officially in the mix.
According to a January 30, 2026 update from Self Made Pro during a Self Made Session, AEW is now pursuing the former NJPW War Dogs leaderintensifying the race just as Finlays contract with New Japan nears expiration.
This update comes on the heels of a report from Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select from earlier this month that WWEspecifically NXThas been internally discussing Finlay as a potential signing. While no negotiations have taken place with WWE as of yet, both sides are reportedly monitoring the situation closely.
Finlays contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling is set to expire at the end of January, and sources told Fightful that the former Bullet Club War Dogs leader is looking to spend more time in the United States in 2026opening the door for either AEW or WWE to make a major play.
Finlay, son of WWE legend Fit Finlay, has spent over a decade in NJPW, racking up more than 800 matches and capturing titles like the NEVER Openweight Championship and IWGP Tag Team gold. In 2023, he took a massive leap as the leader of Bullet Clubs War Dogs faction, establishing himself as a top-tier heel in the companys global expansion efforts.
A move to either AEW or WWE would be a major coupespecially given the current battle over global wrestling talent. So only time will tell what the future has in store for David Finlay.
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