Karl Anderson says he texted Triple H in 2023 telling him to sign Tama Tonga. “After my Tokyo Dome match in 2023, which Triple H let me do. I re-signed with WWE, and I was still a champion in New Japan, and he still allowed me to go back and do two matches with New Japan Pro-Wrestling with no issue at all, but I remember texting Triple H and telling him, ‘Tama Tonga’s contract’s coming up. I think Tama’s a full-blown, a can’t-miss, if you ask me.’ He wrote back right away, and it took a year to get it done, but now he’s here." (Busted Open)
@Fightful He wrestled the whole career (Last 14 years) as tag partner in njpw, not different than the war machine (viking riders) or Karl Anderson. Too much hype
@Fightful Cody, AJ, OC, Tama, all on the Blue brand! Damn, wish we had Balor as well
@Fightful I agree. I'm a huge Tama fan. I think he's going to be huge in WWE.
@Fightful OK lets calm down on Tama Tonga. He was largely meh in NJPW.
@Fightful I'm sure if it wasn't for Karl's text. Triple H wouldn't have signed him.
@Fightful Can't say it speaks to his eye for talent that he didn't think to di that with okada or ospreay
@Fightful I love this. Have always been a huge fan of the BC guys, especially both Karl and Tama. They both deserve to be getting paid the way they do after working so incredibly hard in Japan for so long. Beyond happy for them.