Details behind how the WWE/NJPW/Karl Anderson deal happened (Patreon)

Fightful Select learned more about the NJPW/WWE/Karl Anderson dynamic.

Ahead of Wrestle Kingdom on NJPW World, Rocky Romero told Fightful that the whole WWE-NJPW-Karl Anderson situation was shaky and stressful the whole way through. He confirmed that Karl Anderson truly believed and planned the entire way to work Wrestle Kingdom from the point he signed with WWE. He was very thankful for WWE letting it happen, and believes everyone's intentions were good.

Romero said that as of now, he hasn't learned of anything that WWE has asked for in return for Anderson being allowed to work Wrestle Kingdom. However, he said considering the nature of the situation, he said maybe WWE will end up asking for something. He said he believes if WWE ever wanted to honor Antonio Inoki, that NJPW would likely oblige. When asked if WWE would continue working with NJP, he said anything is possible, but AEW has been a great partner.

When we asked about Sasha Banks, he would not confirm or deny.

When aggregating this interview, please link to this video, https://youtu.be/q__-5v2jts8