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AEW has had numerous connections with Japanese wrestling, particularly through NJPW. How valuable are these relationships to AEW? Do appearances from Japanese wrestlers and international events add something special, or should AEW focus more heavily on its own regular roster?

AEW’s relationship with NJPW is important since it gives wrestlers opportunities to work across promotions and creates matchups that fans might not normally see. It also connects two different wrestling audiences and styles. When the partnership is used well, it can make certain feuds and events feel more special.

I think the Japanese wrestling connections add something special to AEW. Seeing NJPW wrestlers and different international styles gives fans matchups they wouldn’t normally get. I wouldn’t want AEW to rely on them constantly, though. The regular roster should remain the main focus while international appearances add variety.