John Laurinaitis Reveals Pro Wrestling Legend He Pushed For WWE To Sign: "It Just Didn't Work Out ..."

John Laurinaitis Reveals Failed Push To Sign Major Japanese Star To WWE

Photo Credit: WWE John Laurinaitis says he wanted to bring a major Japanese wrestling star to WWE. During his recent in-studio signing with Signed by Superstars, former Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis was asked if he ever tried to sign any Japanese wrestler when he returned to WWE in 2001. He revealed that he pitched to bring Kenta Kobashi to the promotion, but unfortunately, things didn’t work out. He believed Kobashi could’ve adapted…

John Laurinaitis Reveals He Pushed For WWE To Sign Kenta Kobashi

Kenta Kobashi’s name came up during a virtual signing with former WWE executive John Laurinaitis did with Signed By Superstars.   Laurinaitis shared that when he first started working behind the scenes for WWE in the early 2000s, he attempted to get Kobashi signed. Kobashi’s pro wrestling career spanned over 25 years, where he spent the first half with All Japan Pro Wrestling and then finished with Pro Wrestling NOH. He is a three-time AJPW Trip…

John Laurinaitis Reveals Pro Wrestling Legend He Pushed For WWE To Sign: "It Just Didn't Work Out ..."

Kenta Kobashi is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of his generation, building a legendary career across both All Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling NOAH. While he never wrestled for WWE, it appears there was at least one serious effort to bring him into the company years ago. During a recent virtual signing with Signed By Superstars (see video below), former WWE executive John Laurinaitis reflected on talents he advocated for …