Backstage News On Yota Tsuji’s Relationship With AEW, Recent Criticism, And Stance On Wrestling In The U.S.

As previously reported, reigning IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji has been openly critical of AEW lately, refusing to participate in last month’s co-promotional 2026 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view (PPV) event.