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Originally Posted by rubecube
This isn't exactly accurate. He has interest in MMA but he's also still active with MLW and I believe just signed some type of deal with NOAH. He's also said he has interest in working with AEW because they have a lack of big guys there and he could fill that niche.
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His relationship broke down with NJPW because he wanted to work dates for Impact, especially considering he wasn't being used in his tag team with Lance Archer. They've since parted ways, and I believe the New Hart Foundation is actually doing pretty well in MLW with Teddy Hart and Brian Pillman Jr. The stable is a big part of why MLW has seen a surge of interest lately (in addition to Jacob Fatu, Tom Lawlor, CONTRA, etc.)
Haven't hear the AEW stuff, but that really comes down to whether Cody/Young Bucks like you as a person, and whether you can draw. Smith isn't and never has been a big draw, and he's known to have a bit of a temper at times.
I know he does train with MMA guys, so it wouldn't be totally out the question though.