NJPW Deal Could Be Coming Due (Patreon)

A high profile NJPW name possibly has a contract coming due.

Speaking to Fightful, NJPW Strong Tag Team Champion El Phantasmo heavily hinted to us that his deal with the company is up at the end of January 31. We’ve not confirmed this with New Japan Pro Wrestling sources, but the Guerrillas of Destiny star was certainly pointing that direction. He noted to Sean Ross Sapp that he was headed into a contract period.

We do not know about the contract status of his tag team partner Hikuleo, but WWE had maintained interest in him last year. AEW had interest in El Phantasmo as far back as 2019, but a deal wasn’t reached and Phantasmo signed with NJPW.