Cross-promotional clash set for May 1 in New York
Summary
– MJF and Nic Nemeth officially set to face off on May 1
– Match takes place at Create-A-Pro Wrestling event in New York
– Rare AEW and TNA crossover adds major intrigue
MJF and Nic Nemeth are officially headed for a high-profile collision, turning weeks of verbal shots into a confirmed in-ring showdown.
The match was announced on March 26, 2026, with both sides agreeing to settle their differences inside the ring. The bout is scheduled for May 1 at Create-A-Pro Wrestling’s Monumental Moment event in Melville, New York.
This matchup stems from MJF’s appearance on Busted Open Radio, where he called out Nemeth and challenged him directly. Nemeth responded, and what started as a heated exchange quickly escalated into a confirmed booking.
The significance of the match goes beyond the rivalry itself. MJF, one of AEW’s top stars, will step into an independent promotion to face Nemeth, a major name associated with TNA, creating a rare crossover moment outside of traditional promotional boundaries.
Events like this are uncommon, as talent from different promotions rarely meet without larger collaborative shows. This situation emerged organically, highlighting the demand and mutual interest among the competitors.
With tickets already on sale and anticipation building, MJF versus Nic Nemeth stands out as one of the most compelling non-WWE matches currently scheduled.
I’ve talked to both parties involved and they’ve mutually agreed to settle this.
Not many dream matches left out there in professional wrestling. But, this is certainly one of them…@CreateAPro Wrestling is proud to officially announce:
May 1st, Melville, New York @The_MJF… pic.twitter.com/mfj0oErmd5
— Brian Myers (@Myers_Wrestling) March 26, 2026
