Mike Kitlas leaves AEW to join MLW as new VP of Live Events
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Mike Kitlas, former Senior Director of Live Events at AEW, has accepted a role with Major League Wrestling (MLW), replacing Rafael Morffi. Morffi previously served as AEW's vice president of live events and recently joined MLW. MLW is preparing for its upcoming event, Saturday Night SuperFight, scheduled for November 7, which features six matches, including title defenses by Killer Kross and The Good Brothers. Tessa Blanchard will also compete against Keyra.
- •Mike Kitlas is the new VP of Live Events at MLW.
- •Rafael Morffi was hired as Kitlas' replacement at AEW.
- •Saturday Night SuperFight takes place on November 7 in Cicero, Illinois.
- •Killer Kross defends his title against Josh Bishop in a Last Man Standing match.
- •Tessa Blanchard will face luchadora Keyra at the event.
- 5:22 PMWrestling Inc — Former AEW VP Accepts Position With MLW
"New faces are appearing in MLW, as this former AEW VP has accepted a new backstage role within the promotion.
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