Will Ospreay and Callum Newman trade public barbs over United Empire status

Tensions within the United Empire stable have surfaced following public disagreements between Will Ospreay and Callum Newman. The conflict stems from Ospreay’s activities in AEW, with Newman expressing frustration regarding Francesco Akira’s recent involvement in the promotion without prior notice. Ospreay characterized the expansion as a strategic growth of the faction across multiple promotions, while dismissing Newman's concerns as a hindrance to progress. Andrade El Idolo further complicated the dynamic by addressing the friction while confirming his own standing with the group. Newman continues his NJPW schedule on The Road to Destruction tour, which includes a scheduled singles match against Jeff Cobb on September 27. Meanwhile, Ospreay is set to defend his Men's World Championship against Jon Moxley at All Out on September 26.

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