Reason David Finlay Didn’t Sign With WWE Revealed
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Key Points:
- David Finlay declined a WWE contract offer because the company insisted he start in NXT, their developmental brand, rather than debuting directly on the main roster.
- Finlay chose to sign with AEW instead, joining forces with Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors to form a new faction called The Dogs.
- He made his surprise AEW debut on the March 4, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite, attacking Darby Allin and Orange Cassidy and aligning with Kidd and Connors.
- AEW President Tony Khan confirmed The Dogs as an official faction shortly after the debut, signaling Finlay’s immediate prominence on AEW television.
- Finlay’s decision marks a significant career move following his New Japan Pro
