David Finlay Not Factored Into WWE Creative Plans At The Moment

Details on the current status of David Finlay.
Fightful Select reports “Sources in WWE have said that while there has been contact between David Finlay and WWE, he isn’t factored into creative plans at the moment.”
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Sources in WWE have said that while there has been contact between David Finlay and WWE, he isn't factored into creative plans at the moment.
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Finlay seemingly bid goodbye to New Japan Pro-Wrestling at NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka, bowing to the crowd and kissing the NJPW logo following his loss to Callum Newman. Finlay is still scheduled to compete at NJPW New Beginning USA on February 27.
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