7 Biggest Non-WWE Stories In Wrestling This Week

1. PAC Is Back

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The King is back.

Almost a full year after his last televised wrestling appearance, PAC returned to Dragon Gate on 2 October, aligning himself with the group's R.E.D. stable in the process. Teaming with leader Eita in the night's main event, he helped the heel unit overcome the outgoing Shingo Takagi and BxB Hulk, then addressed the roster on the microphone, claiming he'd returned to "obliterate all your favourite wrestlers."

PAC originally competed for Dragon Gate from 2007 to 2012. A former Open the Brave Gate Champion (the company's lower weight class), he has effectively returned "home," though his medium and long-term future are still up in the air.

There's currently no word on whether or not he has even re-signed with DG, as he may be working as a freelancer. Nonetheless, PAC will remain with the promotion for at least the duration of their current tour. He'll compete on a number of untelevised events, then team with stablemates Big R Shimizu and Ben-K in a four-way, 12-man tag match at Korakuen Hall on 6 November.

From there? Who knows. New Japan isn't completely off the cards at the moment, though rejoining Dragon Gate means he probably won't be showing up there anytime soon.

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