As was previously reported, there were talks between Hulk Hogan and New Japan Pro Wrestling and The Bullet Club about possibly bringing Hogan in and making him an honorary member of Bullet Club, but the negotiations fell through, mainly because Hogan was asking for too much money.

According to a report from Sports Illustrated, Hogan's asking price just to appear at this year's Wrestle Kingdom was $750,000, and New Japan officials decided against it.