PROGRESS Wrestling has officially confirmed that Axel Tischer will defend his Atlas Championship against Mike D at Chapter 179 in Las Vegas, a rematch months in the making.

The bout follows their first meeting at Chapter 169: The Devil On My Shoulder, where Tischer narrowly retained the title in a bruising encounter. Now, the Belgian powerhouse Mike D gets another shot, this time on an international stage, during WrestleMania week.

Tischer became the first German wrestler to capture the Atlas Championship after defeating YOICHI during Super Strong Style 16 weekend. Since then, his reign has been derailed due to SAnitY’s ongoing issues, but in Vegas Tischer walks alone across the ring to face an old foe.

Mike D enters the contest with plenty of momentum. Known for his blend of raw power and surprising agility, he has risen quickly through the European wrestling ranks, and already holds major championship gold outside of PROGRESS. A win in Las Vegas would be a career-defining moment for the Belgian standout.

Their last encounter didn’t end without incident, following Tischer’s victory, he was blindsided by the returning Smokin’ Aces, casting a shadow over his celebrations. That attack has only added fuel to Tischer’s fire, and he’ll be keen to make a definitive statement against Mike D.

With both men carrying plenty of pride and power into the ring, this Atlas Championship clash promises to be one of the most physically intense matches of the night. Can Tischer hold firm under pressure once again, or will Mike D shock the world and bring the title back to Belgium?