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A former AEW star recently took to Twitter to hint at a move to WWE. More so, the performer in question seems to have his eyes set on bypassing NXT and heading straight to SmackDown.
Joey Janela continues to make a name for himself on the independent circuit following his departure from AEW in May 2022. The star has repeatedly stated that he is happy with where he is at in his career. However, the 33-year-old has also asserted that he wants to perform in WWE one day.
One Twitter user asked The Bad Boy about a possible move to NXT, the promotion's developmental banner. In response, Janela suggested that he is interested in potentially joining the blue brand.
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"Only straight to SmackDown, Janela replied."
The simple four-word response has drawn the attention of Janela's followers, with many stating that they would like to see this happen. However, whether the GCW star's premonitions become a reality remains to be seen.
What did Joey Janela say about WWE?
Joey Janela has garnered a cult following thanks to his unique in-ring style and abundance of personality. As a result, many have been clamoring for The Bad Boy to join the world's largest wrestling promotion.
On the Haus of Wrestling podcast, Janela said the following about his future in the wrestling business:
“I have goals right now, and one of them is the WWE. I’ve talked to people about it and stuff, but not now, not anytime soon. I’m still 33. I’ve always said over the last five years, I can see myself signing to WWE when I’m 36. I don’t know why. 36? I don’t know. But I still have goals in Japan. I have goals. I’m having fun." [H/T Haus of Wrestling]
It looks as though the indie darling is giving himself time to check a couple more boxes off his list before possibly joining the sports entertainment juggernaut. How things unfold for the charismatic performer remains to be seen.
