Will Ospreay's NJPW Contract To Expire In February 2024

New Japan Pro-Wrestling could lose one of their top stars next year.

While speaking with DAZN about his matches being awarded five stars by Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Ospreay revealed his NJPW deal expires in February 2024.

After being asked if Meltzer's star ratings matter to him, Ospreay stated: "Yes and no. The reason why I say no is because they don't impact my paycheque. I still get paid the same regardless. In my humble opinion, they don't matter in terms of financial gain, but in terms of viewership, because I'm this British kid who has done it on indy shows, I know that when my [NJPW] contract comes up, there'll be a fight for who wants the best five-star wrestler right now.

"If you ask somebody like Jay White, he hates it, and Bully Ray, he hates it as well. I can't help but say that it's done wonders for me. My contract with New Japan is up next February so from that point who's not gonna want this kid who's dedicated to being a hard worker and wanting to put on the best quality of matches." 

Ospreay has been a part of New Japan Pro-Wrestling since 2016. He is a former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion and three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion. The 29-year-old has also held the NEVER Openweight Title and IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship.