KUSHIDA match announced for MLW TV tapings in Atlanta
KUSHIDA’s opponent for his MLW return has been announced.
The six-time IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion will face CMLL’s Neon at the TV taping portion of MLW Superfight VI at Center Stage in Atlanta on Saturday, February 8. It will be his second time wrestling for the company and his first since 2023.
JUST ANNOUNCED 📢 KUSHIDA vs. Neon GOES DOWN in ATL! Can the upstart upset the veteran?
— MLW (@MLW) January 28, 2025
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KUSHIDA recently departed TNA Wrestling after his contract expired at the end of 2024. His last match was a loss to Ace Austin at the TV tapings on December 14, also held at Center Stage in Atlanta.
Other matches recently announced for MLW’s upcoming show include KUSHIDA’s tag partner, Kevin Knight, against KENTA and CMLL’s Esfinge & Templario vs. Mascara Dorada & Mistico.
MLW Superfight VI and TV taping lineup for Saturday, February 8, 2025:
- Triple threat match: MLW World Heavyweight Champion Matt Riddle defends against Satoshi Kojima and Alex Kane
- Donovan Dijak vs. Tom Lawlor
- Honey Trap match: Paul London vs. BRG
- KENTA vs. Kevin Knight
- Esfinge & Templario vs. Mascara Dorada & Mistico
- The House of Duran (Cesar Duran, Salina de la Renta, Jesus Rodriguez, and D’Oro) to appear
Announced for TV taping:
- KUSHIDA vs. Neon