Legendary Japanese wrestler Satoshi Kojima was crowned the new MLW World Heavyweight Champion at MLW SuperFight at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
With the title win, Kojima has scripted history. He becomes the oldest holder of the title at 53 years. The headlining MLW SuperFight match saw Kojima putting an end to Kane’s reign which lasted 210 days.
Satoshi Kojima becomes MLW World Heavyweight Champion for the second time
Kojima bettered Kane to clinch the MLW World Heavyweight Championship for the second time. The 53-year-old star had first won the title in September 2002.
The final moments of the match saw Kojima hitting a lariat and following up with a brainbuster. However, he could only get one count. After Kane got up, Kojima executed another devastating lariat to secure the pinfall, securing the World title in the process.
Following the bout, Yuji Nagata came out and celebrated with some beers with Kojima. The newly crowned champ urged everyone to drink beer and eat bread.
#AndNew MLW World Heavyweight Champion – @cozy_lariat Satoshi Kojima! #MLW @betonline_ag pic.twitter.com/inT1jY9LRs
— MLW (@MLW) February 4, 2024
The celebration begins for @cozy_lariat KOJIMA! #AndNew #MLW @betonline_ag pic.twitter.com/A5ItJlg3Fw
— MLW (@MLW) February 4, 2024
Beer WAS had! ? @nagata769 @cozy_lariat #MLW #AndNew @betonline_ag pic.twitter.com/fk2tbaIYwP
— MLW (@MLW) February 4, 2024
This marks Kojima’s second reign as MLW World Heavyweight Champion. He won the title from Alex Hammerstone at MLW Never Say Never and made six successful title defenses. Kojima previously held NOAH’s GHC Heavyweight Title.
Kojima is scheduled to defend the belt against Minoru Suzuki at Intimidation Games on February 29th.
Mistico debuts at MLW
Legendary luchador Mistico also made his MLW debut at SuperFight. He was accompanied to the ring by Cesar Duran and faced Averno,
Meanwhile, it has come to light that Rocky Romero will be defending the MLW World Middleweight Title against MÃstico at MLW Intimidation Games.
El Jefe @RealCesarDuran RETURNS and brings Mistico with him!?#MLW @betonline_ag pic.twitter.com/uRnzQjgnL5
— MLW (@MLW) February 4, 2024
Mistico shows his one-of-a-kind skill against Averno! #MLW @betonline_ag pic.twitter.com/sO4e9Jw8oV
— MLW (@MLW) February 4, 2024
