Josh Alexander vs. Stu Grayson for Undisputed MLP Canadian Championship Official for MLP Northern Rising

AEW star Josh Alexander has finally received medical clearance, and he is officially set to defend his MLP Canadian Championship at MLP Northern Rising on October 3.

Josh Alexander, who has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury during an episode of AEW Collision in March 2026, returned to Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling during the August 20 episode of MLP Mayhem and confronted interim champion Stu Grayson.

Earlier today, MLP took to social media to announce that The Walking Weapon has been cleared to compete, and he will defend his title against interim champ Stu Grayson in an Undisputed MLP Canadian Championship match at the October 3 event.

“Breaking News: Josh Alexander, @Walking_Weapon, is cleared to compete, and he is ready to defend the MLP Canadian Championship October 3rd against the Interim Champion, @stu_dos! Watch live worldwide on pay-per-view on MyAEW Saturday, October 3rd, at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT,” MLP posted.

Check out the social media post below:

Breaking News: Josh Alexander @Walking_Weapon is cleared to compete, and he is ready to defend the MLP Canadian Championship October 3rd against the Interim Champion, @stu_dos!

Watch live worldwide on pay-per-view on MyAEW Saturday, October 3rd at 7PM ET/ 4PM PT pic.twitter.com/k8pPJ9OBp3

— MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling (@MapleLeafPW) September 10, 2026

Also at MLP Northern Rising, AEW’s Adam Copeland will go one-on-one with Steve Maclin. The latter attacked Copeland backstage on last night’s Dynamite. You can read more about that RIGHT HERE.