Contract Status and Future Plans

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) star David Finlay is ⁢reportedly considering opportunities in free agency, anticipated to begin in early 2026.Sources indicate‌ his current contract with NJPW is nearing its expiration date, opening the door for ‍him to explore options⁣ with various promotions, including those in the United States.

Interest from multiple wrestling companies has been⁣ noted as a factor ⁢in ‍FinlayS consideration‍ of free⁢ agency.

Upcoming Schedule

Finlay ⁢is currently scheduled to compete ‌at Wrestle Kingdom 20 in Tokyo‌ next ⁤weekend,and will continue to fulfill NJPW commitments following the event. These appearances will allow⁣ him to continue showcasing his skills while evaluating his future career path.

Career⁣ Background and Family Legacy

The 32-year-old Finlay has⁢ been a mainstay in ⁤NJPW since ⁢2015,achieving success in multiple‌ divisions. He has held the IWGP Global Heavyweight ‍Championship, the NEVER Openweight Championship, the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championship, and the IWGP Tag​ Team⁤ Championship during his tenure.

Finlay comes from a‍ prominent wrestling family; his brother, Brogan Finlay, currently wrestles for WWE’s⁤ NXT under the ​name Uriah Connors. Thier ​father is Fit Finlay,⁢ a veteran performer who now serves⁢ as a coach ‌and producer at the WWE Performance Centre in Orlando, ‍Florida.