Michael Elgin In Talks With WWE Following New Japan Departure


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WWE In Preliminary Talks With Michael Elgin

Michael Elgin is no longer with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Elgin did not renew his deal after it expires on 3/31.

According to the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the decision was made by Elgin not to renew his deal with the company. If Elgin decides to return to New Japan, the door is open according to New Japan sources.

According to the report Michael Elgin and WWE are currently in preliminary talks. Elgin was looking to go elsewhere other than Japan, and based on various tryouts in the past, WWE seems to be the goal at this point.

Elgin is currently based in Illinois, and is taking independent bookings.

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