WWE’s Tama Tonga breaks his silence after seemingly paying tribute to AEW’s Will Ospreay on SmackDown.
As many may know, before Tama Tonga signed with WWE in 2024, he wrestled in New Japan Pro Wrestling from 2010 to 2024, where he was a member of the Bullet Club and was a 7-time IWGP Tag Team Champion. During his time in Japan, he also wrestled Will Ospreay several times. Interestingly, many think he has recently paid tribute to his former rival.
On the October 24 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Tama Tonga and JC Mateo successfully teamed up against Rey Fenix and Shinsuke Nakamura. However, one of the talking points of the recent tag team clash was the manner in which MFT won, as Tama seemingly used Will Ospreay’s Hidden Blade, but was dubbed as a running elbow and Cut Throat by commentary.
Following the SmackDown episode, Tama Tonga posted his somewhat-signature “Shhh” catchphrase on X (Twitter). However, it’s unknown if the WWE star was simply stating his taunt to Fenix and Nakamura, or if it’s in any way related to Will Ospreay.
Shhhhhhhhh” the SmackDown star tweeted.
Shhhhhhhhh
— Tama Tonga (@TamaTonga01) October 25, 2025
Will Ospreay is currently out with an injury after suffering a herniated disc in his C2 and C6 spine. His latest match took place in this year’s Forbidden Door, where he successfully teamed up with Darby Allin, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kenny Omega, and Kota Ibushi against the Death Riders, The Young Bucks, and Gabe Kidd in a Lights Out Steel Cage match.
Several WWE Stars Reached Out To Will Ospreay After Announcing His Injury
Although there is tension between AEW and WWE as rival wrestling promotions, along with their fans, it has been proven that the talents in both companies don’t always harbor the same feelings.
In an interview with Metro, Will Ospreay revealed that several superstars reached out to him after learning about his injury, with some he doesn’t even know personally. The Aerial Assassin shared that some offered to refer him to a doctor, while others were willing to answer any questions he may have.
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