Backstage Update on AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura Signing with WWE, Will They Head to NXT?, Could We See Them in the Royal Rumble?

aj stylesAs noted moments ago, New Japan Pro Wrestling ran angles at their Dash event early this morning indicating that both AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura are on their way out. Additionally, it was reported last night that Styles, Nakamura, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson have all signed deals with WWE.

According to F4WOnline.com, WWE of course has some Royal Rumble match surprises planned, and it’s possible that we might see one of more of the NJPW stars appear in the match.

It’s also being reported that AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura did not sign NXT deals with WWE, indicating main roster plans for both stars. While it’s possible the two could always be sent down to NXT to work some events, it appears as if they are headed to WWE’s main roster.

As noted, Nakamura is still the IWGP IC Champion in New Japan, and it is expected he will work an angle there to drop the title, so it’s not expected he will debut in WWE right away, unlike Alberto Del Rio.

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