David Finlay Had a Surprising Reason for Choosing AEW Over WWE

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David Finlay’s decision to sign with AEW instead of WWE came down to more than money or family ties. Despite having a strong connection to WWE through his father and brother, Finlay revealed that the company’s plans for him played a massive role in pushing him toward AEW.The former NJPW star became a mainstay in AEW on the March 4, 2026, episode of Dynamite. He appeared alongside his longtime NJPW stablemates Clark Connors and Gabe Kidd.The move started a major new