Kemo
07-28-2019, 04:11 AM
WWE seems to have continued their attempts at global expansion during their recent tour of Japan.
The promotion reportedly met with officials from both Dragon Gate and Stardom, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
At the time of writing, there is no indication as to what these meetings involved. But with Triple H representing WWE during the sessions, it’s possible that WWE is interested in developing a working relationship with either, or both, Japanese promotions. This would likely work in a similar fashion to their ties with PROGRESS in the United Kingdom.
WWE branched out with NXT UK back in 2016. This was the first step of their long-term plans to launch brands alongside their main NXT offering.
NXT UK would have its first tapings during July 2018, debuting on the WWE Network on October 2018.
NXT UK is the first step in WWE’s grander plans to launch Performance Centers in different countries, further extending their international reach and talent feeder system.
Rumors have circulated Japan, Australia, and Canada may receive their own NXT shows and Performance Centers.
The company were also recently in China, hosting an international WWE tryout that was led by the WWE Performance Center staff and coaches.
With Triple H’s belief that talent will be able to jump between brands in the future, this would lead to unique opportunities for NXT Superstars to tour the world, and engage in fresh rivalries.
The promotion reportedly met with officials from both Dragon Gate and Stardom, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
At the time of writing, there is no indication as to what these meetings involved. But with Triple H representing WWE during the sessions, it’s possible that WWE is interested in developing a working relationship with either, or both, Japanese promotions. This would likely work in a similar fashion to their ties with PROGRESS in the United Kingdom.
WWE branched out with NXT UK back in 2016. This was the first step of their long-term plans to launch brands alongside their main NXT offering.
NXT UK would have its first tapings during July 2018, debuting on the WWE Network on October 2018.
NXT UK is the first step in WWE’s grander plans to launch Performance Centers in different countries, further extending their international reach and talent feeder system.
Rumors have circulated Japan, Australia, and Canada may receive their own NXT shows and Performance Centers.
The company were also recently in China, hosting an international WWE tryout that was led by the WWE Performance Center staff and coaches.
With Triple H’s belief that talent will be able to jump between brands in the future, this would lead to unique opportunities for NXT Superstars to tour the world, and engage in fresh rivalries.