According to Fightful Select, Hiromu Takahashi is currently being discussed as a potential addition to WWE NXT. He is considered “the big rumored one” among current free agents and wrestlers who might soon become available and attract WWE's attention.
Sean Ross Sapp described the idea of Takahashi joining NXT as a “no-brainer,” while also acknowledging the ongoing debate about whether a wrestler with his international reputation and experience would actually need a developmental stop before moving to WWE’s main roster.
At this stage, the situation remains speculative, and there has been no official confirmation that Takahashi has signed with WWE or agreed to join NXT. The report also mentioned that Nikki Blackheart is another talent viewed internally as a potential addition to NXT. However, no additional names were identified as possible WWE signings in the same report.
Takahashi has long been one of the most recognizable names in NJPW, especially in the junior heavyweight division. Over the years, he has built a reputation for high-energy matches, unpredictable character work, and several major title runs. The possibility of Takahashi appearing in WWE would likely generate significant attention among fans, benefiting both WWE and NJPW due to his popularity.
The word going around the Performance Center is that Hiromu Takahashi is expected to sign with WWE.
(@BodyslamNet) pic.twitter.com/amH2oFOrXx— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) May 6, 2026
