Sasha Banks’ NJPW Deal Is Not Through WWE, Banks Expected To Be A Free Agent By Wrestle Kingdom 17

As previously reported, Sasha Banks is set to attend the Wrestle Kingdom 17 event in Tokyo Dome on January 4, 2023. This will be her first appearance for a wrestling promotion in nearly a year.

Dave Meltzer recently reported that Banks appearance for New Japan Pro Wrestling isn’t booked through WWE. The veteran journalist noted that NJPW believes Banks will become a free agent by the time Wrestle Kingdom 17 arrives.

“This deal is not through WWE, so if the appearance isn’t blocked legally by WWE, it means she will be a free agent by that date. WWE can still sign her but NJPW believes she is free and clear by 1/4.”

Dave Meltzer

Current IWGP Heavyweight Champion Jay White said he’d love to introduce himself to Sasha Banks and ask her if she’d be interested in joining the Bullet Club. Time will tell if Banks will be a free agent in January, but it seems like she will be present on January 4th.

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