65-year-old WWE veteran makes a surprise return to the ring

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Other names that began their wrestling journey in the 1980s have left their boots in the ring, including icons such as Sting. However, Pat Tanaka is apparently not done with the business yet. At the recent Below Zero Wrestling’s At The Lights event at The Lights in West Fargo, North Dakota, Tanaka teamed up with Jake Taylor to pay homage to the Badd Company days. The duo defeated Rick and Nick Nelson, becoming the new BZW Tag Team Champions.

TJ Wilson praised the WWE veteran’s return to action

While Pat Tanaka has not been in the Stamford-based promotion for a long time, names in the company still remember his contributions to the company.

Before joining WWE in 1990, Tanaka had performed in Continental Wrestling Association and American Wrestling Association. After his time with Vince McMahon, he was also seen in WCW. While he was not able to reunite with Kato for his recent return, teaming up with Jake Taylor seems to have been a good choice.

Taking to X, WWE name TJ Wilson praised Tanaka’s return. He recalled Tanaka’s help during his first NJPW tour, stating:

“Pat was really good to me and looked out for me on my first @njpw1972 tour! ‘You’re a Calgary guy? I’ve got you’ were his words and he stuck to them. I’ve never forgotten it.”

Considering how Pat Tanaka does sporadic matches, it is not far fetched to think he could appear in the Stamford-based promotion again someday. It remains to be seen what he plans to do next.