What happened
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling has officially confirmed that MLP Canadian Champion Josh Alexander will defend his title against Interim MLP Canadian Champion Stu Grayson at the promotion’s Northern Rising event, according to Fightful.
The show is scheduled for October 3rd at Maple Leaf Gardens and will stream live on MyAEW, per Fightful.
What we know
Fightful reported that the match will headline the Northern Rising card and will see the two titles unified.
411Mania described the bout as being for the “Undisputed MLP Canadian Championship,” indicating the match will unify the standard and interim titles into a single championship.
411Mania also reported that Josh Alexander has “finally received medical clearance” and is now cleared to compete, allowing the match to be officially made.
What is not confirmed
Neither source detailed the nature of Josh Alexander’s prior medical situation or how long he had been unable to compete before this clearance.
No additional details on the rest of the Northern Rising card were included in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The match brings together the reigning MLP Canadian Champion and the interim titleholder in a bout that will unify the championship, giving the Northern Rising event a clear headline attraction streaming on MyAEW.
