How To Improve the AEW-NJPW Partnership (2025) ft. Courtney Rice from Women's Wrestling Talk
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows!
Marie Shadows welcomes Courtney Rice to discuss the AEW-NJPW partnership and how it can be improved. They highlight concerns such as AEW talent not traveling to Japan, the misrepresentation of NJPW wrestlers in AEW, and missed storytelling opportunities. They also delve into how Forbidden Door can be enhanced to benefit both promotions.
Key Topics:
The lack of AEW stars appearing in NJPW events
How NJPW wrestlers are presented in AEW
Storylines that should have been continued across both promotions
The strengths and weaknesses of Forbidden Door
How to create a more balanced partnership
Q&A Highlights:
Why isn’t AEW sending more talent to Japan?
How can NJPW wrestlers be introduced better on AEW programming?
What should AEW and NJPW focus on for future collaborations?
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