Following his declaration at Wrestle Kingdom 18 about his imminent departure from NJPW in January, Tama Tonga has sparked widespread speculation about a potential transition to WWE after dropping a mysterious message post-WrestleMania 40.
With a wrestling lineage deeply rooted in his father Haku’s illustrious legacy evolved from sumo to All Japan Pro Wrestling under various monikers such as King Tonga, Haku, and Meng. Amid mounting anticipation, it has been widely reported that Haku’s son, Tama Tonga, is poised to make his foray into WWE.
In the aftermath of WrestleMania 40, Tama Tonga took to X to unveil a cryptic alteration to his profile picture, featuring a prominent graphic image of a rotary telephone, triggering intense speculation and intrigue among fans about its symbolic significance and potential implications for his future endeavours. The fervent speculation surrounding Tonga’s potential transition to WWE has catalysed anticipation about his prospective involvement in the ongoing narrative linked to The Bloodline.
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— Tama Tonga (@TamaTonga01) April 8, 2024
What Did Dave Meltzer Say About Tama Tonga Joining WWE?
Dave Meltzer spoke about Tama Tonga joining WWE and stated that Tonga expressed his desire to work closer to home after spending many years away from them while working in Japan. Apparently, Tonga had been in talks with WWE last year after his NJPW deal expired but ultimately ended up re-signing for another year in Japan.