I also think AEW needs a partner promotion in the worst way. NWA or MLW would be interesting (talent swaps to build characters), but ultimately I think an association with a Japanese or UK promotion is probably the best way to go. NJPW doesn't have to build a U.S. expansion on their own, they need to have tournaments with AEW. NJPW has a big enough profile in North America to draw that kind of interest. That said, I think NJPW is too proud to get into an agreement with the Elite, which IMO will hurt them too in the long run.
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