Top NJPW Champions Reject WWE Contract Offers
Knockout Brothers Remain with new Japan Pro-Wrestling, Rejecting WWE Offers
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Commitment to NJPW Confirmed
the Knockout Brothers, current IWGP Tag Team Champions Yuto-Ice and OSKAR, have officially signed contracts to remain with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), ending speculation about a potential move to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). This decision follows confirmed contract offers from WWE, as reported by Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com (h/t wrestlingnews.co).
Meltzer revealed on Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE’s interest in the duo was genuine, stating, “There was interest from WWE in them and they turned it down, they’re staying.”
Recent Successes and Public Statements
The Knockout Brothers recently defended their IWGP Tag Team Championships on January 5 at New Year dash, defeating zack Sabre Jr. and Ryohei Oiwa. yuto-Ice secured the pinfall victory over Oiwa in the main event.
Following their win, Yuto-Ice directly addressed the rumors of their departure, stating, Whatever rumours you hear, we’re not going anywhere.
(F4WOnline.com, h/t WrestlingNews.co).
Rise Through the NJPW Ranks
Yuto-Ice and OSKAR have been with NJPW for several years,beginning their careers as Young Lions. their trajectory shifted upon returning from excursion on the final day of the 2025 G1 Climax, where they were introduced as the newest members of the Bullet Club war Dogs faction.
The duo captured the IWGP Tag Team Championships by defeating Tomohiro Ishii and Taichi at Destruction in Kobe, further solidifying their position as a dominant force in the tag team division as NJPW enters the new year.