MLW issued the following:
Tom Lawlor represents MLW in New Japan
MLW introduces a little filth to New Japan.
Former World Heavyweight Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is the first MLW athlete to represent Major League Wrestling in New Japan Pro Wrestling.
As originally reported two weeks ago, the captain of Team Filthy will compete in two inter-promotion bouts hosted by New Japan.
You can watch Lawlor get filthy in New Japan Friday nights starting July 3rd at 10pm ET / 9pm CT on New Japan World as New Japan Pro Wrestling presents Lion’s Break: COLLISION.
MLW will have more on this story as it develops.