WWE: Major Update on Jay White Signing

By Connor Casey

Jay White might not be heading to WWE after all. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion and Wrestle Kingdom main eventer lost back-to-back matches in February that resulted in him being banned from wrestling in Japan and in any subsidiary of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. As a free agent, all signs pointed to him going to either AEW or WWE, with the latter seemingly favored as AEW's relationship with New Japan wouldn't have necessitated White to effectively ban himself from the promotion. However, PWInsider is now reporting that there "was absolutely no discussion of former New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Jay White within WWE at all over WrestleMania 39 weekend. 

The report also noted that, based on conversations with WWE officials and wrestlers, White isn't WWE-bound. This could open the door for him to sign a full-time, multi-year contract with All Elite Wrestling. 

One person within the company who already wants another shot at White is Adam Cole. The two were involved in a four-way match at last year's Forbidden Door which saw Cole suffer a severe concussion after taking a uranage from White. Cole, having finally made his in-ring return last week, confirmed with ComicBook that he'd love a rematch.

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"Talking about people that I think the world of, Jay White is one of the best professional wrestlers on the planet for sure. There's absolutely some unfinished business there. Getting back to a match, even a one-on-one match with Jay White is something I'm incredibly interested in," Cole said.

Where do you think White will wind up? Could he still succeed in WWE now that Vince McMahon is now apparently back in the driver's seat? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! 

WWE WrestleMania 39 Night One Results

  • WWE United States Championship: Austin Theory def. John Cena
  • The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) def. Braun Strowman & Ricochet, Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) and The Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar)
  • Seth Rollins def. Logan Paul
  • Becky Lynch, Trish Stratus and Lita def. Bayley, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky
  • Rey Mysterio def. Dominik Mysterio
  • SmackDown Women's Championship: Rhea Ripley def. Charlotte Flair
  • Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships: Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn def. The Usos

WWE WrestleMania 39 Night Two Results

  • Brock Lesnar def. Omos
  • Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler def. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez, Natalya & Shotzi, Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville
  • WWE Intercontinental Championship: Gunther def. Sheamus, Drew McIntyre
  • Raw Women's Championship: Bianca Belair def. Asuka
  • Edge def. "Demon" Finn Balor (Hell in a Cell)
  • Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns def. Cody Rhodes

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