Fightful Select is reporting David Finlay’s contract with NJPW has expired and that he is now officially a free agent. The report also notes NJPW is “actively” trying to re-sign him. It was reported this past December the 32-year old Finlay was looking to explore free agency.
Finlay’s last match with NJPW was back on February 11, with a loss to Callum Newman at the New Beginning event in Osaka. According to F4WOnline, following the match, Finlay seemed to bid his farewell to the fans and then embracing manager Gedo. At the of the report, Finley is still booked for the New Beginning USA event on February 27.
Finlay first signed with NJPW back in 2015. He is a one-time IWGP Tag Team Championship holder, an IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion (2 times), a Never Openweight Six- Man Tag Team Champion, winner of the New Japan Cup in 2025 and World League Winner in 2019.
David Finlay is the son of former WCW star and current trainer and assistance coach at the WWE Performance Center, Fit Finlay.