Former WWE star set to make AEW debut on Dynamite in Fresno, CA

Former WWE NXT star Kushida finished up with the company back in the spring of 2022 as his contract reportedly expired. Since leaving WWE, Kushida returned to Japan and has been wrestling for NJPW.

AEW President Tony Khan announced via Twitter that Kushida will be debuting with the company this coming Wednesday night on Dynamite in Fresno, CA. Khan revealed that Kushida will challenge Darby Allin for the TNT title in an open challenge match.

This Wednesday, Jan 18
Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite
Fresno, CA
Live on @TBSNetwork
8pm ET/7pm CT

TNT Championship Open Challenge@DarbyAllin vs Kushida

TNT Champion Darby Allin will defend the title in an open challenge Wednesday vs former ROH World Television Champion Kushida! pic.twitter.com/ZXkY5aApv8

— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) January 14, 2023