Summary
Jushin Thunder Liger, a WWE Hall of Famer, returned from retirement to compete in a surprise wrestling match at WrestleCade in North Carolina. The 61-year-old wrestler accepted an open challenge from Joey Janela, marking his first match since retiring in January 2020.
Key Facts
- Jushin Thunder Liger is a WWE Hall of Famer and well-known figure in New Japan Pro Wrestling.
- Liger retired in January 2020 and had not competed in any matches since then.
- He returned to the ring at WrestleCade in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
- Liger won an impromptu match against Joey Janela, which lasted about four minutes.
- Liger had previously declined other offers to return to wrestling, citing his age.
- The wrestling event took place at the Benton Convention Center.
- Liger’s return coincides with other major wrestling retirement tours, such as John Cena’s.