AEW World Champion MJF has been removed from the Mystery Wrestling 23 event lineup. The change was announced due to a scheduling conflict, with Taka Michinoku added as a replacement wrestler. The event is set for Thursday, March 26, in Canada.
Mystery Wrestling announced on February 26, 2026, that reigning AEW World Champion MJF will no longer appear at the Mystery Wrestling 23 event. According to the promotion, the removal stems from a scheduling conflict. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, marking a sudden adjustment just weeks ahead of the show.
In place of MJF, Mystery Wrestling later revealed that Taka Michinoku will compete, noting it as his first match in Canada since 1999. This addition was shared via the promotion's Twitter account, including an image post. Ringside News reported the development as an official pull from the card, emphasizing the timing close to the event date.
Taka Michinoku's participation extends his recent activity, as he is also slated to wrestle his first match in the United States since 2019 at BLP on March 27, facing Kevin Ku. Fightful highlighted this upcoming bout, providing further context on Michinoku's schedule. No additional details on the Mystery Wrestling 23 card changes or MJF's alternative commitments were provided in the announcements.
The event represents a notable appearance opportunity in Canada for Michinoku, a veteran wrestler, following a long hiatus from matches there. Fans interested in wrestling results can refer to comprehensive sections on sites like Fightful.
