New Japan Pro Wrestling’s star Drilla Moloney is facing uncertainty about his future with the promotion, according to a recent report from Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp. Similar to his Bullet Club War Dogs teammates David Finlay and Clark Connors, Moloney is approaching the end of his current contract and is exploring his options, which may include wrestling in the United States. Despite NJPW’s hopes of retaining him in 2026, especially after his move from junior heavyweight to heavyweight and his recent alliance with former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Shingo Takagi, Moloney’s path remains unclear. The duo also competed together in this year’s World Tag League, earning eight points and defeating their friends Gabe Kidd and Yota Tsuji. Moloney has prior ties with WWE, having spent four years on the WWE NXT UK brand from 2017 to 2021, and has also appeared on AEW programming during the 2025 Forbidden Door pay-per-view in London as part of Bullet Club War Dogs’ challenge for the AEW World Trios Championship. NJPW has tried to prevent a mass talent exodus by staggering contract renewals, with some wrestlers signing after Wrestle Kingdom 19, while others delayed to avoid many contracts expiring simultaneously.
Fan Take: This development is significant for AEW fans as Drilla Moloney’s potential move could inject fresh energy and talent into the promotion, enhancing storylines and in-ring competition. It also highlights the growing fluidity in pro wrestling rosters, offering exciting cross-promotional possibilities that can benefit the sport as a whole.
