David Finlay Looks Back On NJPW Exit & Choosing AEW Over WWE NXT

David Finlay Looks Back On NJPW Exit: What Happened

Wrestling Inc. reported on Monday, October 26, 2026 in a story involving David Finlay Looks Back On NJPW Exit, Choosing AEW Over WWE NXT. David Finlay. Here is how the report opens:

David Finlay has opened up about his decision to leave NJPW earlier this year, as well as why he chose a move to AEW over WWE.

Photos: Wrestling Inc.

It is one of many Wrestling stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on WWE and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

• The story: David Finlay Looks Back On NJPW Exit & Choosing AEW Over WWE NXT
• Who’s involved: David Finlay Looks Back On NJPW Exit and Choosing AEW Over WWE NXT. David Finlay
• League: Wrestling
• First reported: Monday, October 26, 2026 by Wrestling Inc.

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

The same WWE story, as reported by 0 other outlets:

• AEW's Ilja Dragunov Comments On How WWE Has Used GUNTHER Since He Retired John CenaWrestling Inc. Ex-WWE star Ilja Dragunov reflects on GUNTHER's rise and if his run still remains as relevant as it did before.
• WWE Commentator Vic Joseph Says New NXT Series Is Coming To The CWWrestling Inc. As announced by Vic Joseph, "WWE NXT" will have its own talk show series, "Beyond The Bell," premiering soon on the CW.
• AEW's Ilja Dragunov Addresses Brock Lesnar No-Selling His Offense At WWE Royal RumbleWrestling Inc. An interaction between Ilja Dragunov and Brock Lesnar at this year's WWE Royal Rumble caught the attention of fans, and Dragunov has commented on the exchange.
• Tony Khan Comments On Hurt Syndicate's AEW AbsenceWrestling Inc. Tony Khan has explained why The Hurt Syndicate have appeared sporadically on AEW television, with their last appearance coming at All In.

Background: WWE

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is an American professional wrestling promotion. It is the largest and most valuable wrestling promotion in the world and has expanded beyond professional wrestling into film, football, and other business ventures, including the licensing of its intellectual property to other companies to produce video games and action figures. WWE is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority-owned subsidiary of the WME Group.

As in other professional wrestling promotions, WWE does not promote a legitimate sporting contest but rather entertainment-based, athletic mock combat performance theater, featuring storyline-driven, scripted, and partially choreographed matches.

Text from Wikipedia’s WWE article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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