As we noted earlier,President of newly founded Japanese promotion Wrestle-1 Keiji Muto (Better known as The Great Muta) attended a meeting between TNA Wrestling founder Jeff Jarrett. One source noted that the deal between the two promotions is complete and that the trip by Muto was just a formality to iron-out details.

The source went on to indicate that the idea of creating a working relationship between TNA and W-1 came from Muto himself who approached TNA following collapse of the New Japan alliance while still working as President of All-Japan. During that time, TNA instead opted to send talent to Pro Wrestling NOAH to test the waters of a TNA-NOAH relationship. TNA official Andy Barton who also oversees International television distribution was on hand to iron out specifics of using TNA talent, footage and the TNA name. This was required as TNA does not allow talent to wrestle televised events for other promotions and thus a special exception was required.

With All-Japan and Wrestle-1 down to approximately a dozen full time talent for each promotion following the split, it would make sense to bolster the promotion's roster by using big name foreign talent to bring in fans. The deal between both promotions is expected to send more TNA Talent overseas and may not necessarily send as many Japanese wrestlers to TNA. That may change for special events and if storylines permit.

There are some hopes that Wrestle-1 will be the biggest alternative to New Japan Pro which has seen a resurgence of interest since being purchased by Bushiroad. Currently NOAH's numbers have continued to decrease and more of their talent have announced their impending retirement or announced they have opted not re-sign with the company. Public perception of All-Japan is also at an all-time low with many feeling that the departure of Muto and wrestlers was a sign of a hostile takeover by All-Japan's parent company Speed Parnters.

Muto has also publicly stated that he is looking to create a new full-time training facility in order to train wrestlers, something All-Japan has not had in many years. This could very well be an indication that Wrestle-1 is looking to continue promoting wrestlng events for quite a long time. It is interesting to note that former TNA Star Akira Rajin better known to TNA fans as Kiyoshi did not follow Muta to Wrestle-1 and instead opted to stay in All-Japan. W-1 first show at the TDC hall is nearly sold out and will air Live on GaoraTV, the same network that airs All-Japan Pro Wrestling.