Alex Kane will defend the gold at MLW Slaughterhouse.
Major League Wrestling announced that Alex Kane will defend the MLW World Heavyweight Championship against Davey Boy Smith Jr. MLW Slaughterhouse will emanate from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 14, and it will air on FITE+.
Kane won the title by dethroning Alex Hammerstone at MLW Never Say Never. Smith Jr. is riding momentum as well, as he won the 2023 Opera Cup.
As previously announced, Minoru Suzuki will face Jacob Fatu at MLW Slaughterhouse. WrestleZone will have coverage of the show as it airs.