Will Ospreay told NJPW1972.com he’s looking forward to returning to New Japan while addressing the evolving relationship between AEW and NJPW, saying the situation is “a difficult one” given the number of stars who have moved between the companies. Ospreay praised NJPW’s ability to build new top stars and pointed to Wrestle Kingdom moments for Kazuchika Okada, Konosuke Takeshita and Andrade as examples of how the AEW partnership has created major opportunities and storyline momentum ahead of Forbidden Door.

Ospreay also suggested AEW could send more talent on longer-term tours or quasi-excursions to New Japan to help wrestlers develop, noting AEW’s large roster creates room for cross-promotional growth — and hinted the exchange could work both ways. Ospreay will team with Great-O-Khan and HENARE at Wrestling Dontaku 2026 to face Tatsuya Matsumoto, YOSHI-HASHI and Hirooki Goto.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/will-ospreay-njpw-aew-relationship/.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling will hold Wrestling Dontaku 2026 this weekend at the Fukuoka International Center, and several major AEW names are set to appear across the two-night event. Will Ospreay, Andrade El Idolo and Konosuke Takeshita are all confirmed for the card, joining NJPW regulars for high-profile matches.

Night 1 sees Ospreay team with Great-O-Khan and HENARE against Tatsuya Matsumoto, YOSHI-HASHI and Hirooki Goto, with Andrade challenging Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Night 2 features Konosuke Takeshita defending the NJPW WORLD TV Championship against Chase Owens; both nights will stream worldwide on NJPW World with English commentary.
Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-stars-confirmed-njpw-wrestling-dontaku-2026-this-weekend/.