Satoshi Kojima returns to MLW for first time in 20 years Dec 7 in NYC

NEW YORK / TOKYO — MLW in association with New Japan Pro Wrestling today announced the highly-anticipated return of former MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima at MLW: ONE-SHOT live and exclusively on FITE+ Thursday, December 7 at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City. Grab tickets at http://www.MLWNYC.com and at Eventbrite.

20 years after blazing a path unlike any other, the first MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima returns to Major League Wrestling live and exclusively on FITE+!

Kojima’s first match back will be revealed shortly.

Satoshi Kojima, a living legend in the world of professional wrestling, carved his indelible mark on Major League Wrestling during a pivotal period, where his prowess, charisma, and connection with the fans converged to create an unforgettable chapter in the promotion’s history.

In the annals of MLW, Satoshi Kojima is immortalized as the first-ever World Heavyweight Champion. His arrival signaled a new era, and his victories in the early years played a pivotal role in establishing MLW as a force to be reckoned with in the wrestling world.

Kojima’s title fights became the stuff of legend, with each match cementing MLW’s reputation as a breeding ground and world showcase for top-tier fighters. Fans were swept up in “Kojimania,” a fervent following that transcended borders, testifying to the global appeal of this Japanese wrestling icon.

A true international defender as the World Heavyweight Champion, Kojima’s commitment to MLW extended beyond American soil. He defended the World Heavyweight title with pride in Japan, facing formidable opponents such as Johnny Smith, Ohtani, and John Tenta. Defending the title in All Japan Pro Wrestling, WMF and Zero-One solidified Kojima’s status as a true global wrestling ambassador and forever cemented the title’s status as a world title.

In February of 2005 Kojima held both the Triple Crown Heavyweight and the IWGP Heavyweight titles, a first in pro wrestling. In 2022 Kojima journeyed to Pro Wrestling NOAH where he captured the GHC Heavyweight Championship to complete a rare championship grand slam.

Now, 20 years after his meteoric rise in MLW, Satoshi Kojima makes a triumphant return to the league. The stage is set for him to once again etch his name in the history books as he pursues a historic feat – becoming the first-ever two-time MLW World Heavyweight Champion. The anticipation is palpable as Kojima, the Bread Club Warrior, steps back into the spotlight to ignite a new era in MLW. The legend continues, and the legacy of Kojimania is poised for a glorious resurgence.

Lock in your tickets now at http://www.MLWNYC.com and see it go down Thursday, December 7 in New York City.

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Some of the athletes and talent signed to compete and appear include:

The Bomaye Fight Club
Jacob Fatu
Satoshi Kojima
World Tag Team Champions The Calling Rickey Shane Page & AKIRA
“Filthy” Tom Lawlor
World Middleweight & CMLL World Historic Welterweight Champion Rocky Romero
Salina de la Renta
Jesus Rodriguez
World Featherweight Champion Janai Kai
Mance Warner
Miyu Yamashita of Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling
Matt Striker
1 Called Manders
Matthew Justice
Love, Doug
Delmi Exo
Tony Deppen
Ichiban
Kevin Blackwood
TJ Crawford
Griffin McCoy
Zayda Steel
Joe Dombrowski
Mane Event
Brett Ryan Gosselin
J Boujii
Saint Laurent and the World Titan Federation
Plus MORE to be announced in the days ahead!

Roberto Villa

Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.