Davey Boy Smith Jr. returning to MLW at Fightland

For the first time since 2020, Davey Boy Smith Jr. is returning to MLW.

MLW has announced that Smith will return to the promotion at its Fightland tapings in Philadelphia this month. The tapings are being held at the 2300 Arena on Sunday, October 30.

Smith is a former MLW Tag Team Champion and the winner of the 2019 Opera Cup tournament. After losing in the first round of the 2020 Opera Cup, it was announced that Smith had departed the promotion. MLW's Court Bauer said at the time:

Davey Boy’s exit in the opening round of the Opera Cup marks the end of this chapter for DBS in MLW. I have immense gratitude for (Davey) and his contributions inside the MLW ring over the past 2 ½ years. The MLW system was a great fit for him. Winning the 2019 Opera Cup as well as his run as a World Tag Team Champion. A certified beast. Davey Boy Smith Jr. is the real deal and I wish him luck with whatever comes next.

Smith returned to WWE in 2021 but ended up never making a televised appearance for the company. He was released by WWE in November 2021.

This June, Smith won the NWA Tag Team titles with Doug Williams. They had to vacate the titles in August after Smith wasn't able to compete at NWA 74 due to an illness.

The updated card for the MLW Fightland tapings is listed below:

MLW Fightland (Sunday, October 30) --

• Last Man Standing match: MLW World Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone defends against EJ Nduka
• Jacob Fatu vs. Lio Rush
• Willie Mack vs. Calvin Tankman
• Sam Adonis debuts
• Davey Boy Smith Jr. returns