Court Bauer Says MLW, NJPW & CMLL Are Working On A “Very Special Project”

Major League Wrestling founder Court Bauer teased a special project with New Japan Pro-Wrestling and CMLL at tonight’s MLW Saturday Night SuperFight.

On tonight’s show, Bauer introduced New Japan Pro-Wrestling chairman Naoki Sugabayashi. The MLW founder and promoter said Sugabayashi was there for a very special reason.

Bauer expressed his gratitude toward NJPW and CMLL for their partnerships with MLW before announcing that the three companies are working on a “special project,” and it’s set for 2027.

Check out the announcement below:

MLW 🤝 NJPW

BIG things are coming!!

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— MLW (@MLW) November 8, 2026

Major League Wrestling has had long-term working partnerships with both CMLL and NJPW. IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji competed on tonight’s show, facing Trevor Lee.