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  • 6 Takeaways From MLW Fusion 12/14

    6 Takeaways From MLW Fusion 12/14

    Major League Wrestling began airing matches from the Opera Cup tournament this week on Fusion. The tournament was taped inside New York’s Melrose Ballroom on December 5th.

    The full episode can be viewed in the player below:

    Here are 6 takeaways from MLW Fusion 12/14:

    Brian Pillman Jr. Advances To Opera Cup Semi-Finals

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1206045714612015104

    In the night’s main event, Brian Pillman Jr. took on TJP in an Opera Cup opening round match. The Opera Cup trophy was on display during tournament matches on Fusion last night, the first time it has been up for grabs since Stu Hart won it in 1948.

    TJP seemed to have the majority of control in this match early with Pillman only able to gain the offensive for short periods. Pillman would hit a super-kick which would turn the tide of the match, however, and then land a strong knee to the face on his opponent. He then hit his swinging neck breaker finish for the win. It’s a big win over an established veteran for the 26-year-old Pillman who moves on to the semi-finals of the tournament.

    Gino Medina Drawing Interest From Konnan, Salina de la Renta

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1183196656201801729

    MLW newcomer Gina Medina was backstage at Fusion this week. Cameras caught Medina speaking with Konnan in a stairwell during the show, and the two appeared to be discussing business. Their meeting ended with a handshake but no comments were issued at the time.

    Later in the show, Alicia Atout was preparing to interview Salina de la Renta but the leader of Promociones Dorado caught a glimpse of Gino Medina and ditched Atout to talk business with him.

    It seems the newcomer to MLW might have both Konnan and Salina competing for his services.

    ACH Provides Backup For King Mo Against Injustice

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1206031194028150784

    This week’s episode kicked off with the members of Injustice, Myron Reed, Kotto Brazil, and Jordan Oliver, in the ring complaining about not being included in the Opera Cup and appear to not be leaving the ring in protest. This brought out King Mo to confront the group but he wasn’t. As Injustice looked to have a 3-on-1 advantage against Mo, ACH’s music hit and he made his surprise return to the promotion and an impromptu tag match was scheduled.

    The finish of the match came when ACH made the hot tag to King Mo who landed a sit-down powerbomb and then locked in the submission for the win.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1206035144756334593

    MJF and Richard Holliday Give Each Other Gifts

    The members of Dynasty were shown in a backstage segment this week. Richard Holliday and Maxwell Jacob Friedman then exchanged gifts. MJF got Holliday the custom made air pods. The large pods don’t seem to fit Holliday too well but he’s quite happy with the gift.

    Then Holliday gave MJF his gift. A man somewhat resembling MJF but shorter and smaller walks into the shot wearing an MJF styled scarf. Holliday presents him as “Max Mini” as a gift to MJF, who did not appreciate it and Max was shoved out of the camera shot quickly.

    Timothy Thatcher Beats Richard Holliday, Advances In Opera Cup Tournament

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1206040681250095104

    Timothy Thatcher arrived in MLW before the SuperFight PPV looking for a fight with Tom Lawlor. He got more than he bargained for on the PPV but a strong showing in the Opera Cup will likely move him to the top of the promotion’s rankings. He started the tournament strong this week with a win over Dynasty’s Richard Holliday, who perhaps was distracted by his unfortunate gift exchange with MJF>

    Holiday landed his patented “2008” finisher but Thatcher kicked out. The finish of the match came when Thatcher locked in a Fujiwara armbar and got the tap out.

    Thatcher will face Pillman Jr. in the semi-finals of the tournament.

    Next Week’s Fusion

    Next week on Fusion, MLW continues with the Opera Cup. It was also announced during this week’s show that Tom Lawlor plans to make a huge announcement.

    As the tournament continues, Davey Boy Smith Jr. has a chance to win the cup his grandfather was the last to hold. He takes on Low-Ki in the first round. It will also be an inter-Dynasty match-up as MJF takes on Alex Hammerstone in a match Richard Holliday’s lawyer/father was not able to prevent from happening.

    • Opera Cup (1st Round)
      Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs Low-Ki
    • Opera Cup (1st Round)
      MJF vs Alex Hammerstone

    MLW Fusion 12/14 Quick Results:

    • King Mo & ACH defeated Kotto Brazil & Jordan Oliver (Injustice) w/Myron Reed
    • Opera Cup (1st Round)
      Timothy Thatcher defeated Richard Holliday
    • Opera Cup (1st Round)
      Brian Pillman Jr. defeated TJP
  • 7 Takeaways From MLW Fusion 12/7

    7 Takeaways From MLW Fusion 12/7

    This weekend, Major League Wrestling presented its final episode of Fusion from the recent Orlando tapings. The main event this week featured the Hart Foundation going up against Contra Unit in tag team action. Tom Lawlor would also explain why he turned on the Von Erichs.

    The episode can be viewed in the player below:

    Here are 7 takeaways from MLW Fusion 12/7:

    Hart Foundation Pick Up Measure Of Revenge On Contra Unit

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1203509250992947200
    • Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Brian Pillman Jr. (Hart Foundation) defeated Ikuro Kwon & Simon Gotch (Contra Unit)

    Teddy Hart was released from MLW’s roster recently but in storyline, he was taken out by Contra Unit’s Josef Samael with a fireball. Samael hit Hart with the fireball during a middleweight championship match he would lose to Injustice’s Myron Reed.

    The remaining members of the Hart Foundation, Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Brian Pillman Jr., picked up a measure of revenge this week when they defeated Ikuro Kwon and Simon Gotch from Contra Unit. The finish of the match saw Pillman and Davey Boy deliver a modified Hart Attack on Gotch for the win.

    Tom Lawlor Explains Turning On Von Erichs

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1203747344346431488

    On the Thanksgiving day special of MLW Fusion, Tom Lawlor turned his back on the Von Erichs. During the world title match between Jacob Fatu and Ross Von Erich, Lawlor hit Ross with a chair, allowing the champion to retain his title.

    In a backstage segment this week, Lawlor explained he is not loyal to Contra Unit and did what he did because he was sick of the Von Erichs making it all about them. Lawlor said he’s not loyal to Contra or the Von Erichs, he’s only loyal to himself.

    Grogan Wins Battle Royal

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1203497926309203970
    • Grogan wins Invitational Battle Royal

    The giant Grogan was introduced in a backstage segment featuring the Dynasty recently. The 6ft 8 300lbs newcomer to MLW has wrestled under the name Logan Creed as well. National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone was on commentary during this match and bragged about bringing in the big man.

    Grogan was well-featured in this battle royal and would eventually toss out Timothy Thatcher to secure the victory. Big things could be in store for the Dynasty with Hammerstone’s “Big Gift” now in the faction.

    Savio Vega Beats Leo Brien In A Swamp Match

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1203501197870551040
    • Swamp Match
      Savio Vega defeated Leo Brien

    As this week’s MLW Fusion was taped in Orlando’s Gilt Nightclub, the nearby Florida swamps provided the venue for this match between Leo Brien and Savio Vega. Each wrestler used whatever weapons were at his disposal in this one, with Brien’s bull rope coming into play often.

    The finish came when Brien missed hitting his opponent with the cowbell and Savio countered with a spinning back heel kick for the win.

    After the match was over, however, Savio didn’t show any mercy to his opponent and continued the assault.

    Von Erichs Thought Of Lawlor As A Brother

    The Von Erich family is used to betrayals. Whether it is Michael Hayes hitting Kerry Von Erich with a steel cage door or Tom Lawlor hitting Ross Von Erich with a steel chair, those betrayals often occur during world title matches, or so it seems.

    A backstage interview with Ross and Marshall Von Erich aired this week and featured an upset Ross saying he thought of Lawlor like a brother. Marshall Von Erich warned Tom that he was going to see him soon and Lawlor better hope he doesn’t seem him in the ring.

    Taipei Deathmatch Cancelled

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1203411417942167557

    A Tapai Death Match between Mance Warner and Jimmy Havoc had been scheduled and advertised for this week but did not air. A news bulletin scrolled across the bottom of the screen during the episode that the match had been canceled due to a backstage attack.

    When MLW heads to Dallas in the new year, however, Warner and Havoc are scheduled to face each other in a barbed wire match.

    Opera Cup Begins Next Week

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1158346915903365120

    On next week’s episode of Fusion, MLW will air two of the opening round matches from the Opera Cup. The promotion taped the tournament on December 5th, 2019 inside New York’s Melrose Ballroom.

    It will be an inter-Dynasty match-up as Richard Holiday’s lawyer/father was not able to prevent the match between Hammerstone and MJF next week. Davey Boy Smith Jr. will also look to start his journey to capturing the Cup last won by his grandfather when he takes on former MLW World Champion Low-Ki.

    Airing next week:

    • Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs Low-Ki
    • Alex Hammerstone vs Maxwell Jacob Friedman

    Other opening-round matches:

    • Brian Pillman Jr. vs TJP
    • Richard Holiday vs Timothy Thatcher

    Quick Results MLW Fusion 12/7:

    1. Grogan wins Invitational Battle Royal
    2. Savio Vega defeated Leo Brien in a Swamp Match
    3. Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Brian Pillman Jr. (Hart Foundation) defeated Ikuro Kwon & Simon Gotch (Contra Unit)
  • ACH Says He’s Quitting Wrestling, MLW Releases Statement

    ACH Says He’s Quitting Wrestling, MLW Releases Statement

    It turns out that ACH doesn’t plan on working for MLW (Major League Wrestling). 

    ACH took to his official Twitter account on Saturday morning where he announced that he was canceling his upcoming showing and quitting pro wrestling.

    He wrote, “I hate pro wrestling. I hate you s—ty fans that think you know it all! More importantly I hate the snakes in this industry. None of y’all would never say anything about me to me. All of y’all can go screw yourselves. I’m canceling my shows AND I’m quitting pro wrestling. Chasing my dream was great, but you self entitled pricks ruin EVERYTHING. I’m out.”

    This comes a few days after ACH returned to Major League Wrestling on Thursday night at the MLW Opera Cup from Queens, New York.

    At this taping is where he teamed up with former Bellator star King Mo for a tag team match. 

    The following day, MLW released details about how ACH would compete at their next event, Zero Hour, which takes place Saturday, January 11th from Dallas, TX at the NYTEX Sports Center in Ft. Worth. 

    That has changed since ACH claims he’s quitting wrestling.

    Thus, MLW released a statement to PWInsider that read, “We respect ACH’s decision and want him to be happy.” MLW had planned on putting ACH on future shows.

  • ACH Returns To MLW (Video)

    ACH Returns To MLW (Video)

    ACH returned to Major League Wrestling Thursday night at the MLW Opera Cup from Queens, New York.

    MLW sent in a press release confirming ACH’s return and announcing he will compete at their next event, Zero Hour, which takes place Saturday, January 11th from Dallas, TX at the NYTEX Sports Center in Ft. Worth. Tickets for that event start at $15 and are now available MLWTickets.com.

    MLW’s announcement reads, “Known for bombarding adversaries with a variety of 450º splashes and signature moves like the Dragon Ball Z (multiple elbows to a cornered opponent followed by a running thrust attack), ACH is a powerhouse anime character come to life. Wowing crowds around the world, the Austin, Texas native is a dynamic athlete. Combining uncanny agility with blistering strikes, ACH is the evolution of the modern-day fighter.”

    In addition to ACH’s return, the top match announced for MLW Zero /hour is a No Ropes Barbed Wire Match featuring Jimmy Havoc vs. Mance Warner.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1202981323842953222

    Talent signed to appear includes World Tag Team Champions Ross & Marshall Von Erich, World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu and CONTRA Unit, Salina de la Renta, LA Park and Hijo de LA Park, The Dynasty, Injustice, Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Brian Pillman Jr. and more.

    Check out this footage of ACH’s return to MLW at the Opera Cup:

  • Teddy Hart Released From MLW

    Teddy Hart Released From MLW

    MLW has announced the release of Teddy Hart.

    The company released a short statement on the matter this morning revealing that they have come to the terms on the release of the former MLW World Middleweight Champion:

    ”Major League Wrestling has come to terms on the release of Teddy Hart.”

    Hart started his wrestling career in 1995 and he was signed by WWE 3 years later, making him the youngest star to have ever signed with them at the age of 18.

    Though he was released from the promotion in 2002 without making any significant impact and it was noted that the former WWE star was released from the organization due to his attitude problems.

    Since then, he has wrestled for a number of well-known promotions including his stints with companies such as Ring Of Honor, Total Nonstop Action and AAA.

    He made several appearances for MLW in 2004. Hart returned to the promotion in 2017 and became one of the company’s regular stars as the leader of the New Era Hart Foundation with cousin Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Brian Pillman Jr.

    Teddy Hart last wrestled for MLW on TV during the November 9th episode of Fusion where he competed in a match against Myron Reed and dropped the MLW Middleweight Championship to him.

  • Spoilers: MLW Opera Cup Results (12/5)

    Spoilers: MLW Opera Cup Results (12/5)

    Major League Wrestling was in Queens, NY at the Melrose Ballroom on Thursday night for an event titled Opera Cup that served as TV tapings of their Fusion show.

    Matches on this show were taped for the weekly MLW Fusion TV series on beIN SPORTS. The first episode from this taping is expected to air in the coming weeks, with the replay being uploaded to MLW’s YouTube channel.

    MLW Fusion TV Taping Results

    Dr. Dax defeated Maverick Chris Calaway

    Opera Cup Match: Brian Pillman Jr. defeated TJ Perkins. Post-match, Pillman was interviewed by Alicia Atout where he talked about tonight would be his and 2020 would be his year. 

    Davey Boy Smith Jr. defeated Low Ki 

    They aired a video on King Mo Lawal.

    Opera Cup: Timothy Thatcher defeated Richard Holliday.

    Opera Cup: Alex Hammerstone defeated MJF. Post-match, MJF offered his hand and when Hammerstone took it, MJF collapsed in exhaustion.

    They aired footage of Tom Lawlor’s recent turn. This led to Lawlor coming out for a promo about how everyone wants to talk about the Von Erichs as he thinks they’re idiots. He knocked the fans and questioned if they are even real Von Erichs. He introduced Lance Von Erich. 

    Tom Lawlor defeated Rip Von Erich. Post-match, Lawlor cut a promo about how he is undefeated against the Von Erichs. Marshall and Ross Von Erich came out to confront him but were attacked by the Spirit Squad.

    MLW Middleweight Champion Myron Reed defeated El Lindaman

    They aired a video feature on the forthcoming AAA working agreement.

    Injustice walkout for a promo about how they are not in the Opera Cup. Officials came out asking them to leave. They refused to leave and brought a chair into the ring until King Mo came out along with ACH to end the segment. 

    ACH & King Mo defeated Jordan Oliver & Kotto Brazil.

    Opera Cup Semi-Final: Brian Pillman Jr. defeated Timothy Thatcher

    Opera Cup Semi-Final: Davey Boy Smith Jr. defeated Alexander Hammerstone (with Richard Holliday)

    Pillman vs. Smith in the finals of the Opera Cup.

    Konnan came to the ring where he cut a promo about MLW and AAA is going to do business together and there are some really great things in store. He would put over Gino Medina and noted that Salina de la Renta is trying to recruit Gino. He called Renta bad news. This led to Renta coming out and they traded words. Konnan questioned why Medina would sign with her after all she’s done with Low Ki and the Lucha Brothers. The Dynasty came to the ring to talk about them, which led to Konnan making jokes at the Dynasty’s expense. MJF came out said that he could get Medina two elite contracts. Medina picked Konnan, then attacked him and joined The Dynasty.

    Ross and Marshall Von Erichs defeated The Filthy Squad, Mike Mondo & Ken Doane. Post-match, Lance Von Erich attacked Ross and Marshall after the match. 

    Prince of Darkness Match: Jimmy Havoc defeated Mance Warner.

    New York Street Fight: Gino Medina defeated Savio Vega.

    Alicia Atout interviewed The Dynasty in a backstage segment. 

    CONTRA Unit’s Jacob Fatu & Ikuro Kwon & Simon Gotch defeated Strong Hearts’ CIMA & El Lindaman & Shigehiro Irie.

    Opera Cup Finals: Davey Boy Smith Jr. defeated Brian Pillman Jr.

  • MLW Opera Cup Preview (12/5 from Queens, NY)

    MLW Opera Cup Preview (12/5 from Queens, NY)

    Major League Wrestling returns to New York City this Thursday night for the MLW Opera Cup live from the Melrose Ballroom in Queens, NY.

    This special show featuring the Opera Cup tournament will be an MLW Fusion taping, with matches airing on beIN SPORTS in the weeks ahead.

    The following is an updated card for Thursday night’s MLW Opera Cup:

    Main Event: CONTRA Unit vs. Stronghearts (CIMA, El Lindaman & Shighiro Irie)

    Opera Cup Opening Round Matches

    • Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Shinjiro Otani
    • Alex Hammerstone vs. MJF
    • Brian Pillman Jr. vs. TJP
    • Timothy Thatcher vs. Richard Holliday

    Prince of Darkness Match: Mance Warner vs. Jimmy Havoc

    “Filthy” Tom Lawlor vs. A member of the Von Erichs

    Savio Vega vs. Gino “El Intocable” Medina

    Plus, King Mo will be in action and there are scheduled appearances from Salina de la Renta, Konnan, World Middleweight Champion Myron Reed and more.

    If you’re in the NYC area, tickets for the MLW Opera Cup are still available at MLWTix.com. Visit MLW.com for more information.

    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1202237419514413056
  • Filthy Tom Lawlor Agrees To New Multi-Year Deal With MLW

    Filthy Tom Lawlor Agrees To New Multi-Year Deal With MLW

    “Filthy” Tom Lawlor has signed a new deal with Major League Wrestling, shortly after it appeared he was done with the promotion. According to MLW’s Court Bauer, contract negotiations went into overtime but they eventually were able to secure an exclusive deal with the former MLW World Champion and UFC veteran.

    “We went into extra innings to get this done,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “Tom’s talent, passion, and leadership are second to none. We’re all beyond pleased to have his continued presence in MLW for years to come.”

    Lawlor was also quoted in MLW’s press release on his signing:

    “After months and weeks of trying to figure out the next step in my career, I have come to the conclusion that indeed there is no place like home, and no where that I would rather continue to swing for the fences than in Major League Wrestling,” said Tom Lawlor. “I’m happy to announce that myself and management have come to terms that will keep me in the ring with the top talent, wrestlers, and fighters under the MLW banner. While I was able to reach the peak of the mountain and become world champion in the past, I have since realized that there are entire new ranges for me to conquer and I look forward to getting to the summit alongside the fans and supporters of MLW. Stay filthy!”

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1197892580752732161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1197892580752732161&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fe026cg%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dfalse

    MLW Signs Tom Lawlor To New Exclusive Deal

    Lawlor will compete on December 5th, 2019 at MLW’s Opera Cup event. It’s not clear if he will be entered into the tournament itself, however. There is still one opening-round match in the tournament yet to be revealed.

    MLW has recently also locked up Contra Unit’s Josef Samael and MLW World Champion Jacob Fatu to new deals.

    Lawlor faced the Hart Foundation’s Davey Boy Smith Jr. in the main event of the most recent episode of MLW: Fusion. The full episode can be viewed in the player below:

  • CONTRA Unit’s Josef Samael Re-Signs With MLW

    CONTRA Unit’s Josef Samael Re-Signs With MLW

    Major League Wrestling has announced that Josef Samael of CONTRA Unit has re-signed with the league .

    MLW CEO Court Bauer commented on the ‘hostile negotiations’ that took place before the two sides settled on a new multi-year agreement.

    “Josef’s achievements in the sport are only eclipsed by his tyrannical nature,” said Bauer. “I would describe this deal as one done under protest but we have to find ways to accomplish business with CONTRA, so this deal was unfortunately necessary.”

    Samael was also quoted in a press release sent in to SEScoops Tuesday afternoon.

    “My masters have taught me to never interrupt my enemies when they are making a mistake,” said Josef Samael. “Now I am the master and the destruction caused by Contra is a source of extreme satisfaction. I don’t care if you respect me. As long as you fear me.”

    Samael is one of the core members of CONTRA Unit, an international organization cloaked in mystery but driven to gain power by any means necessary.

    Based on recent developments, it looks like CONTRA Unit will be wreaking havoc on MLW for years to come. In addition to Josef Samael, World Champion Jacob Fatu has also signed a longterm deal with MLW.

    CONTRA Unit vows to unleash violence at MLW’s upcoming 2019 Opera Cup from New York City (12/5) at the Melrose Ballroom. They will battle the Stronghearts in a 6-man tag match.

  • CIMA & Strong Hearts To Make MLW Debut At Opera Cup 2019

    CIMA & Strong Hearts To Make MLW Debut At Opera Cup 2019

    Major League Wrestling is preparing for its next big event on December 5th, 2019. The promotion will present the return of the Opera Cup tournament inside New York City’s Melrose Ballroom.

    MLW has just announced that CIMA, El Lindaman, and Shigehiro Irie will make their debut for the promotion at the event. The trio has been booked to take on Contra Unit’s Jacob Fatu, Ikuro Kwon & Simon Gotch.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1196798321219817474

    MLW Opera Cup 2019

    An 8-person single-elimination tournament will be used to crown a new winner of the Opera Cup trophy. The last time the trophy was won it was awarded to Stu Hart in 1948. Teddy Hart inherited the trophy after his grandfather’s death in 2003. Hart was recently injured by a fireball from Contra Unit’s Josef Samael, however, so it is not clear if he will be medically cleared in time for the tournament.

    The following opening-round matches have been booked for the show:

    • TJP vs Brian Pillman Jr.
    • MJF vs Alex Hammerstone
    • Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs Shinjiro Otani
    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1196533559214985217

    MLW also recently signed heavyweight champion Jacob Fatu to a long-term deal. Former MLW champion Tom Lawlor is finishing up with the company shortly and the promotion also recently added Alicia Atout to their broadcast team.

  • Alicia Atout Joins MLW Broadcast Team

    Alicia Atout Joins MLW Broadcast Team

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced the signing of Alicia Atout.

    According to a press release sent in by MLW, Atout will serve as a correspondent in the field bringing her knowledge, experience and analysis across all MLW platforms.

    In addition to assignments for the weekly MLW FUSION series on beIN SPORTS, the announcement stats that she will also host programming for MLW’s ’emerging catalog of content.’

    “Alicia is both incredibly talented and hardworking, and has been a standout with her Vlog series AMBY,” said Court Bauer, MLW CEO and founder. “We couldn’t be more pleased that she’ll be joining MLW starting this December on MLW FUSION.”

    Alicia Atout hosts the popular AMBY YouTube vlog, where she interviews pro wrestlers and musicians. You can follow her on Twitter at @AliciaAtout.

    For more information, visit MLW.com.

  • MJF To Face Alex Hammerstone In 1st Round Of Opera Cup

    MJF To Face Alex Hammerstone In 1st Round Of Opera Cup

    Major League Wrestling has announced two opening-round matches for their upcoming Opera Cup tournament. The tournament will take place on December 5th inside New York’s Melrose Ballroom. Matches will be taped for future episodes of MLW Fusion.

    Maxwell Jacob Friedman is entered into the tournament and will face his stablemate Alex Hammerstone in the first round of the tournament.

    “All week Richard Holliday and his father/lawyer have attempted to derail the Opera Cup match.  MLW ultimately prevailed with the Hart family getting their wish of having the Dynasty fight each other in the historic opening round of the Opera Cup,” an MLW press release for the tournament reads.

    One other opening-round match has been announced for the tournament as the Hart Foundation’s Brian Pillman Jr. will face TJP.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1195514359885312000

    MLW Opera Cup 2019

    “Held annually for nearly 50 years at various turn-of-the-century opera house locations from New York City to Boston, the Professional Wrestling Opera House Cup was a grueling multi-day tournament,” an MLW press release for the tournament reads. 

    “The best of the day competed in the tournament and would often be an entree to more success, including the World Heavyweight Championship of the day. For years the cup has sat in the attic of the Hart Mansion in Calgary until the tragic passing of the last cup recipient, Stu Hart (1948 winner).”

  • Jacob Fatu Signs Long-Term Deal with Major League Wrestling

    Jacob Fatu Signs Long-Term Deal with Major League Wrestling

    On the heels of former MLW World Champion Tom Lawlor announcing he is leaving the promotion, MLW has signed current World Champion Jacob Fatu to a long-term deal.

    The length of the contract is not known but it is said to commit Fatu to the promotion for the next few years.

    “This is where I wanted to be all along. CONTRA in MLW: this is my home,” Fatu said in an MLW press release.

    “Fatu has been a revelation in the sport with a breakout year and has shown all the attributes we look for in a champion,” stated MLW CEO and founder Court Bauer. “We are excited to know that Fatu is someone we can build around, and we look forward to seeing him fight under the MLW banner for years to come.”

    Fatu headlined MLW’s debut on PPV earlier this month. He successfully defended his title against Battle Riot II winner LA Park on the show. His Contra Unit appears to now be moving into a rivalry with the Hart Foundation.

    Episodes of MLW Fusion air Saturday nights on BeIN Sports and are then posted in their entirety to YouTube the following Monday.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1195361681939030016
  • Filthy Tom Lawlor Finishing Up With MLW

    Filthy Tom Lawlor Finishing Up With MLW

    “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is wrapping up with Major League Wrestling (MLW). The former UFC fighter turned pro wrestler has been a key component of MLW since the promotion’s relaunch in the fall of 2017.

    He won the MLW Battle Riot event in 2018 and later went on to capture the MLW World Heavyweight Championship from Low Ki. He held the title for nearly 6 months before losing to the reigning champ, CONTRA Unit’s Jacob Fatu.

    Tom Lawlor has yet to comment on his departure from MLW. However, MLW boss Court Bauer acknowledged the news with a gracious tweet posted late Wednesday night. Bauer thanked Tom for his two years with MLW, who he said was with them from the very beginning.

    “I wish him continued success with the next chapter of his career,” Bauer wrote. “First class dude who despite being filthy is somehow all class all the same time.”

    Tom Lawlor is instantly one of the hottest free agents in professional wrestling. With the competition heating up between WWE-AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling expanding their operations in the United States, Lawlor will have no shortage of options to consider as he looks to the next chapter of his career.

    Lawlor’s final appearance for MLW will be the December 5th Opera Cup live event from the Melrose Ballroom in New York City.

    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1194834005901946882
  • MLW Issues An Injury Update On Teddy Hart

    MLW Issues An Injury Update On Teddy Hart

    On MLW Fusion this week, Teddy Hart was burned by a fireball from Contra Unit’s Josef Samael. The attack occurred during Hart’s Middleweight championship match against Myron Reed. After the fireball attack, Reed was able to pin Hart and win the title.

    MLW has issued a storyline update on the injuries Hart sustained.

    “League physician Dr. Sweglar, who was by Hart’s side most of the weekend, has confirmed Hart suffered severe third-degree burns to the face and forehead, with the outer layer epidermis and the inner layer of skin heavily damaged,” an MLW update on Hart reads. “Given the severity of the burns, Teddy Hart is out indefinitely. There is no time table for a return at this juncture.”

    Hart had just successfully defended the title against Austin Aries at Super Fight.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1194046858055819265

    MLW Middleweight Championship History

    1. Teddy Hart (1x) 330 days as champion.
    2. Maxwell Jacob Friedman (1x) 141 days as champion.
    3. Myron Reed (1x) 2+ days as champion.

    Hart Foundation vs Contra Unit in MLW

    Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Smith Jr, and Brian Pillman Jr. comprise the Hart Foundation in MLW. It appears the Harts are about to enter into a rivalry with Contra Unit. MLW Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu, Josef Samael, Simon Gotch, and Ikuro Kwon make up the faction.

    The latest episode of Fusion is available in the player below:

    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1193715968154963968
  • MLW Intimidation Games Coming To Chicago On February 29th

    MLW Intimidation Games Coming To Chicago On February 29th

    Major League Wrestling has announced its return to Chicago, IL.

    Hot off the success of this past weekend’s MLW Saturday Night SuperFight pay-per-view, the promotion will be back at Cicero Stadium Saturday night, February 29th for MLW Intimidation Games 2020.

    Tickets for MLW Intimidation Games 2020 go on sale next Thursday morning, November 14th at MLWtickets.com.

    Intimidation Games will be an MLW Fusion TV taping featuring championship title bouts and MLW’s top ranked fighters.

    The following names are scheduled to appear:

    • World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu
    • “Filthy” Tom Lawlor
    • World Tag Team Champions The Von Erichs
    • The Hart Foundation
    • CONTRA Unit
    • Salina de la Renta
    • Low Ki
    • LA Park
    • The Dynasty
    • Mance Warner
    • Zeda Zhang
    • Konnan
    • Injustice
    • El Hijo de LA Park
    • Gino “El Intocable” Medina

    Below, you can watch the 1-hour pre-show of MLW Saturday Night SuperFight, which served as this week’s episode of Fusion:

  • MLW Super Fight PPV Results

    MLW Super Fight PPV Results

    Major League Wrestling debuted on PPV last night from Chicago’s Cicero Stadium. The venue was at capacity for the show and fans are giving the PPV positive reviews online.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1191022233201848323

    The complete results from the show are below:

    MLW Super Fight – November 2nd, 2019 – Cicero Stadium, Chicago, Ill

    1. MLW Tag Team Championships
      Texas Tornado
      Ross & Marshall Von Erich defeated The Dynasty (c) – New Champions
    2. Injustice (Kotto Brazil, Jordan Oliver, Myron Reed) defeated Septimo Dragon, Gringo Loco, & Puma King
    3. MLW World Middleweight Championship
      Teddy Hart (c) defeated Austin Aries
    4. Low Ki defeated Brian Pillman Jr.
    5. Tom Lawlor defeated Timothy Thatcher
    6. Stairway to Hell Match
      Mance Warner defeated Jimmy Havoc vs Bestia 666
    7. National Openweight Championship
      Alex Hammerstone (c) defeated Davey Boy Smith Jr.
    8. MLW World Championship
      Jacob Fatu (c) defeated LA Park
    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1190785035684724738

    Ross and Marshall Von Erich won the MLW World tag team titles to kick off the PPV. They defeated Maxwell Jacob Friedman and Richard Holliday in a Texas Tornado rules match.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1190792747608875008

    Teddy Hart retained his World Middleweight title in a match over Austin Aries. He got the pin after delivering a Canadian Destroyer piledriver.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1190800310958264320

    Low-Ki defeated Brian Pillman Jr. via referee’s stoppage. This has been Low-Ki’s standard way of winning matches as of late on MLW Fusion. After the match, Low-Ki offered Pillman a sign of respect.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1190817537686167555

    Alexander Hammerstone retained his title over Davey Boy Smith Jr. but grabbed the ropes during a pinning combination to do so.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1190826031332167681

    In the main event, Jacob Fatu showed a packed Cicero Stadium exactly what he can do in a wrestling ring. Fatu closed the show by pinning LA Park with a moonsault.

  • Court Bauer Hypes Tonight’s MLW Super Fight PPV

    Court Bauer Hypes Tonight’s MLW Super Fight PPV

    Major League Wrestling begins a new era in their history tonight. The promotion makes their debut on PPV with tonight’s Super Fight from Cicero Stadium in Chicago. The show will be headlined by LA Park challenging Jacob Fatu from Contra Unit for the MLW World Championship.

    MLW’s Court Bauer hyped up tonight’s card recently on Twitter:

    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1190483634932867072
    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1190377845702430721

    The full lineup for the show is below.

    MLW Super Fight PPV – Cicero Stadium – Chicago, Ill – November 2nd, 2019

    • MLW World Championship
      Jacob Fatu (c) vs LA Park
    • MLW World Middleweight Championship
      Teddy Hart (c) vs Austin Aries
    • MLW Tag Team Championships
      Texas Tornado
      The Dynasty (c) vs Ross & Marshall Von Erich
    • Timothy Thatcher vs Tom Lawlor
    • National Openweight Championship
      Alex Hammerstone (c) vs Davey Boy Smith Jr.
    • Stairway to Hell Match
      Jimmy Havoc vs Mance Warner
    • Low Ki vs Brian Pillman Jr.
    • Septimo Dragon, Gringo Loco, & Puma King vs Jordan Oliver, Kotto Brazil, and Myron Reed

    LA Park qualified to challenge for the MLW World title by winning the 2nd ever Battle Riot match earlier this year. Middleweight champion Teddy Hart will defend his title against Austin Aries, who has been interfering in his matches as of late on Fusion.

    The Von Erich boys will also challenge for the tag belts on the show in a Texas Tornado match against MJF’s Dynasty. Texas Tornado rules mean all 4-men can be in the ring at the same time. During a recent episode of Fusion, Alex Hammerstone suggested Texas Tornado rules mean no shoes are allowed but this is incorrect.

  • MLW Fusion Episode 81 Results & Full Episode (Video)

    MLW Fusion Episode 81 Results & Full Episode (Video)

    Episode 81 of MLW Fusion is now online with this week’s show titled, “Hart Foundation vs Dragon Lee & Extreme Tiger, Promociones Dorado vs. CONTRA.”

    Broadcasters AJ Kirsch and Rich Bocchini welcome fans to MLW Fusion 81 which took place at the Auditorio de Tijuana in Tijuana, Mexico.

    Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Low Ki match was made official for Saturday Night SuperFight.

    Tag-Team Match: The Hart Foundation (Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Brian Pillman Jr.) defeated Dragon Lee & Extreme Tiger by pinfall when Smith set Tiger up in the Hart Attack for Pillman to hit a Springboard Clothesline, followed by Smith getting a Jackknife cover on Tiger for the win.

    The Stairway to Hell match at Superfight has officially added Bestia 666 making it a 3-way Match-Up between Bestia 666, Jimmy Havoc, & Mance Warner.

    Lifestyles of the Rich and Dynastic are shown celebrating being back in the United States. Holliday is seen putting his Louis Vuitton Air Pods back in, but not before rubbing disinfectant all over his hands first due to having been in Mexico. MJF and Hammerstone discuss Hammerstone’s bringing his Mexican pharmacy purchases back across the border then toast to winning, to America, and to the Dynasty.

    The Von Erichs tell the Dynasty that when they are done with them next week, Dynasty will have a Superfight hangover.

    Crash Lucha Libre Tag-Team Match: Proximo & Terror Azteca defeated Torito Negro & Toto by pinfall when Azteca hit a Missile Dropkick on Torito followed by a Headscissors Spike for the win with a rather quick three count by the referee.

    Six Man Tag-Team Match: Promociones Dorado (LA Park & La Rebelion Amarilla’s Bestia 666 & Mecha Wolf) defeated CONTRA Unit (Josef Samael, Ikuro Kwon, & Simon Gotch) after Samael threw a fireball at Bestia, then turned directly into a waiting spear by LA Park for the pin and win.

    Share your thoughts on episode 81 of MLW Fusion in the Comments section below. For more on Major League Wrestling, check out our MLW News section here at SEScoops.com, or visit the official website for the promotion at MLW.com.

  • MLW Saturday Night SuperFight PPV Preview For This Weekend

    MLW Saturday Night SuperFight PPV Preview For This Weekend

    This Saturday night, Major League Wrestling presents MLW Saturday Night live on pay-per-view from Cicero Stadium in Chicago, IL.

    The 3-hour event will be available on traditional PPV providers as well as FITE.TV.

    Like virtually all MLW big events, the card is stacked. All of MLW’s championships will be on the line, including Jacob Fatu’s MLW World Championship, The Dynasty’s World Tag Team Championships, Alexander Hammerstone’s National Openweight Championship and Teddy Hart’s World Middleweight title. Mance Warner and Jimmy Havoc will battle in a Stairway to Hell match, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor looks to climb the ranks of MLW once again and much more.

    Here is the lineup for MLW’s first pay-per-view event:

    • MLW World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu vs. LA Park (with Salina de la Renta)
    • MLW World Tag Team Champions The Dynasty (MJF & Richard Holliday) vs. The Von Erichs in a Texas Tornado match
    • “Filthy” Tom Lawlor vs. Timothy Thatcher
    • MLW National Openweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
    • Jimmy Havoc vs. Mance Warner in a Stairway to Hell match
    • Brian Pillman vs. Low Ki
    • MLW World Middleweight Champion Teddy Hart vs. Austin Aries
    • Injustice (Jordan Oliver, Kotto Brazil & Myron Reed) vs. Gringo Loco, Puma King & Septimo Dragon

    MLW Saturday Night SuperFight Control Center

  • MLW Fusion Episode 80 Results & Full Episode (Video)

    MLW Fusion Episode 80 Results & Full Episode (Video)

    Episode 80 of MLW Fusion is now online with this week’s show titled, “Jimmy Havoc’s Slaughterhouse.”

    Rich Bocchini and A.J. Kirsch announces The Dynasty’s lawyers got a court ordered injunction against defending the MLW World Tag Team Championship against The Monarchs in Tijuana, Mexico. Next they set up the video clip of Ross and Marshall Von Erich, asking for their take on things…

    Video Package

    Marshall Von Erich opens, “Extremely frustrated, but it showed us two things. One thing, the Dynasty, they’re afraid of us. They’re scared, so they see us as a threat. Another thing, they’re champions. Conduct yourself like champions. Act like champions. You represent MLW, act like it.”

    Marshall goes on to say they received some good news earlier in the day, to which Ross chimes in that they have, “great news.” Marshall says, “League officials let us know that our match has been moved to the Super Fight PPV on November second in Chicago, the windy city.” Ross adds, “It’s gonna be windy alright, it’s gonna be a Texas Tornado Tag Match” but the Von Erich’s are gonna be at home. We can’t wait!”

    MLW FUSION RESULTS (10/21/19)

    Opening Video Package

    Havoc’s voice plays over the video package being shown “I’m willing to bleed for my art, and I am willing to make you bleed too.” A heartbeat continues to grow louder and faster as the clips are strobbing just as quickly showing different scenes of Havoc’s torture inside the ring. The words “Jimmy Havoc’s Slaughterhouse” appear across the screen, then blinks to black.

    Show Opening

    The screen blinks once again, this time Jimmy Havoc appearing alone in front of a worn brick wall. Havoc welcomes fans of MLW to “Jimmy Havoc’s Slaughterhouse.” He asserts that he has been made executive producer of tonight’s episode of MLW Fusion for this 80th episode.

    “You can sort of guess what’s gonna happen here. We’re gonna have loads of fluffy dogs, unicorns, rainbows… and a LOT of blood and violence. Which is exactly what I like.” Havoc says as more clips of himself in the ring strobe in and out between his words.

    Havoc begins his duties as executive producer by announcing his first order of business being a Tijuana Street Fight between “????? (Presented by Sauna De La Renta”) vs. Josef Samael”, saying it’s gonna get messy and he’s gonna love it.
    Havoc continues, “The next order of business… Me. Against Savio Vega and Damian 666. This won’t be a ‘passing of the torch’, it will be ripping the torch out of their cold dead hands and Jimmy Havoc stands victorious as the best hardcore wrestler on the planet.”

    Suddenly in a much lighter voice, Havoc chipperly asserts, “Let’s get back to the ring, shall we?”

    Inside the Arena

    This is the first glimpse of the ring and stage as the camera pans down the audience towards the stage entrance to the ramp. The crowd is cheering as the first match is about the begin.

    Three on Three Match

    Los Haraganes (Animal, Demencia, & Silver Star) vs. Triple Amenaza (Star Boy, Arandu, & Zarco)

    Los Haraganes is out first as they make their way down the ramp towards the ring. They continue to hype the crowd as a quick promo for Super Fight on November 2nd airs. Triple Amenaza make their way to the ring next. Los Haraganes wastes no time as a trifecta of Suicide Bombs come flying over the top ropes onto Triple Amenaza before the match officially begins.

    The ref signals for an official start to this No Disqualification Match as most of the action stays out in the crowd at first. Finally all three men of Los Haraganes are in the ring attacking one of Triple Amenaza. Finally Star Boy makes his way back into the ring to try and help, Los Haraganes team up on him with a Guillotine Leg Drop. Star Boy sends Demencia sliding out of the ring, directly into the guard rail. Later Silver Star hits a Springboard Arm Drag onto Star Boy ringside. Los Haraganes gets three Power Bombs in a row on Star Boy for the win.

    Winner: Los Haraganes

    Backstage

    LA Park is shown sending a message to Fatu, that he is going to battle on November 2nd in Chicago at SuperFight. LA Park tells Fatu that he is going to break his face and end him in a bit more explicit wording (not edited in closed caption). He ends by saying he will be taking the championship to Mexico.

    Tijuana Street Fight Match

    Josef Samael vs. El Hijo de LA Park

    Jimmy Havoc is shown outside of the arena with Salina de la Renta, El Hijo de LA Park, and a referee where the fight is set to take place. Out of nowhere Samael attacks Hijo to begin the match. Samael headbutts Hijo against a nearby fence as Salina stands by screaming at Hijo to get back up.

    As Hijo makes his way back to his feet, he slams Samael through a wooden floor board and begins stomping him. Samael tries to break free as Hijo begins choking him. Hijo picks up the broken board and starts beating Samael with it.

    Hijo looks as though he may win the fight until Ikuro Kwon and Simon Gotch run into him and begin beating him to the ground. Salina is calling for help as Hijo is still being attacked and the cameras cut off.

    Winner: No Contest

    No Disqualification Match

    Jimmy Havoc vs. Savio Vega vs. Damian 666

    Savio Vega is announced first as his music plays and he makes his way down the ramp and into the ring. The audience goes crazy for Jimmy Havoc as he makes his way to the ring second. Damian 666 comes out last and makes his way to the ring last as the three men enter different corners of the ring and the ref signals for the bell to ring and the match begins.

    Not wasting any time, as the bell rings Savio Vega and Damian 666 team up on Havoc and with a double boot, they knock him out of the ring. Vega then turns on Damian 666 with a Clothesline as Havoc makes his way back into the ring with cookie sheets and a trash can.

    Havoc knocks Vega down and then goes for Damian who seemed to feel nothing from the hit. Havoc looks apologetic as Damian snatches the cookie sheet and hits Havoc in the head. Vega gets in some good hits with his kendo stick. Damian gets a 2 count on Vega.

    Damian begins to beat Havoc with a chair after already attacking him and Vega with a whip. Havoc puts thumbtacks onto a chair which he coincidentally ends up sitting in himself. Vega then slammed Havoc into the chair again after a Drop Toehold sent Havoc into the tacked chair.

    Havoc is set up on a table Vega brought into the ring, but before Vega can do anything, Havoc dropped him on the top rope. Damian takes this opportunity to Superplex Vega through the table. Damian is then tossed out of the ring by Havoc who made his way back in. Havoc hits an Acid Rainmaker on Vega for the pin and three count win.

    Winner: Jimmy Havoc

    After the Match

    The ref raises Havoc’s arm in victory as the bell is ringing to end the match. Jimmy Havoc goes after Damian 666 who is still inside the ring with another Acid Rainmaker. Havoc begins pounding fists on Damian, at one point biting him. The assault would most likely have continued, but Bestia 666 comes sliding in the ring as Havoc flees to the outside of the ring as the show ends.

    Share your thoughts on episode 80 of MLW Fusion in the Comments section below. For more on Major League Wrestling, check out our MLW News section here at SEScoops.com, or visit the official website for the promotion at MLW.com.

  • MLW Fusion Episode 79 Full Video & Report: Dynasty vs. Los Parks

    MLW Fusion Episode 79 Full Video & Report: Dynasty vs. Los Parks

    MLW Fusion Episode 79 is now online. This week’s show features matches from this month’s MLW x The Crash live event from Tijuana, Mexico. Approximately 5,000 fans were on hand for the taping, making it MLW’s largest crowd to date.

    Featured below are the full episode via MLW’s YouTube channels and our write-up, including the big Dynasty vs. Los Parks main event.

    MLW FUSION RESULTS (10/14/19)

    Opener

    Dynasty members Alex Hammerstone, MJF, and Richard Holliday are seen walking out of the building down talking Mexican wrestling and it’s wrestlers as Salina de la Renta is entering. Salina quickly suggests the trio face off against Los Parks. Hammerstone agrees to the match on Dynasty’s behalf with a reluctant MJF and Holliday looking on with less positivity.

    The Fusion opening video is shown on the jumbotron.

    AJ Kirsh and Rich Bocchini are announcing for tonight’s show as they begin hyping the matches to come.

    Oraculo vs. Black Danger vs. Ricky Marvin in Three-Way Match

    Oraculo drops a 450 splash on Black Danger for a three count pin.

    Winner: Oraculo

    Backstage

    Low Ki is seen with Kaci Lennox who holds a mic for Ki as he tells Brian Pillman Jr. his loss to Austin Aries was caused by letting his emotions get the better of him. Pillman is visibly upset by the statement, so before stomping off he tells Low Ki he doesn’t know anything about him.

    Video Package

    Dynasty members are seen leaving a Mexican pharmacy. The cameraman asks what the men are doing at a pharmacy. Unable to contain his excitment, Hammerstone replied, “it’s legal in Mexico, and I can never get enough.”

    Backstage

    Salina de la Renta speaks on the MLW Championship pay-per-view match set to take place between LA Park and Jacob Fatu when Josef Samael interrupts, saying he’s been listening to her. Rather than being angry and acting out against Salina, Samael compliments her, saying she is intelligent and beautiful. He goes on to say she thinks with her heart instead of her mind.

    The two are going back and forth when Jimmy Havoc shows up and explains he is the executive producer of the Halloween edition. Havoc tells Salina and Samael that he wants a member of both Promociones Dorado and Contra in a Tijuana street fight, and he wants blood. Samael chooses himself to represent Contra Unit, and Salina says she has the perfect competitor for him…

    The Crash Heavyweight Champion Rey Horus vs. MLW National Openweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone in a Title vs. Title Match

    (With titles on the line, upon a victory tonight, Horus would then have to take on Davey Boy Smith Jr. to defend the MLW National Openweight Title at the pay-per-view.)

    Alexander Hammerstone dominates the match early on including a fallaway slam, a German suplex, and a sit-out powerbomb on Horus. Mid-match Horus musters energy attempting to turn the match around with a sommersault plancha and shortly after followed with a springboard DDT for a near fall.
    Hammerstone charges at Horus, accidentally knocking out the referee. Hammerstone gets an obvious three count pinfall, though the ref is still out. Hammerstone exits the ring and brings in a chair and attempts to powerbomb Horus onto it.

    Horus quickly counters for a nearfall on Hammerstone. Horus continues with a drop toehold into the chair, following with a 450 splash. Horus is suddenly pulled ringside by MJF and Richard Holliday, who mercilessly stomp Horus for the DQ.

    Winner: Rey Horus

    Before the Match:

    MJF has the mic, the crowd boos. Tag-team champions taunting the crowd, exclaiming he can’t wait until Donald Trump builds the wall. The crowd chants “Mexico” in unison.

    MJF and Richard Holliday vs. Hijo de LA Park (w/ Salina de la Renta) and LA Park Jr. in MLW Tag-team Title Match

    Richard Holliday eggs on the crowd early on in the match. MJF and Holliday land a Double Suplex followed by showboating and gyrating around the ring, not paying attention to their competitors getting back to their feet. Holliday caught off guard as Los Parks get a close two-count, MJF breaks it up in time. All four competitors end up on the outside of the ring. Los Parks perform suicide dives onto them. Making their way back in the ring, a gut wrench powerbomb and an obscene pose by both MJF and Holliday on Hijo for the three count double pin.

    Winner: MJF and Richard Holliday (retains MLW Tag-Team Championships)

    Outro

    Jimmy Havoc’s Slaughterhouse edition of Fusion is hyped for next week. Jimmy Havoc vs. Savio Vega vs. Damian 666 is announced, as is Josef Samael vs. Salina’s choice competitor in a Tijuana Street Fight.

    That does it for this installment of MLW Fusion.

    Share your thoughts on episode 79 of MLW Fusion in the Comments section below. For more on Major League Wrestling, check out our MLW News section here at SEScoops.com, or visit the official website for the promotion at MLW.com.

  • MLW SuperFight: Lawlor vs. Thatcher Signed For Upcoming PPV (11/2)

    MLW SuperFight: Lawlor vs. Thatcher Signed For Upcoming PPV (11/2)

    Major League Wrestling has announced another ‘dream fight’ for the upcoming MLW SuperFight pay-per-view from Chicago, IL.

    Former MLW World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor has accepted a challenge by Timothy Thatcher to battle November 2nd at Cicero Stadium.

    In a brief statement made from his Las Vegas fight camp, Lawlor said, “I’m going to make sure that one missing tooth isn’t the only one when I knock the rest of them down his throat.”

    MLW SuperFight will be available via pay-per-view on all major cable and satellite systems as well digital pay-per-view on iN DEMAND, Vubiquity DIRECTV and DISH.

    The event will also be available to stream live and on demand at FITE TV.

    MLW: Saturday Night SuperFight starts at 8 p.m. ET /5 p.m. PT and will be offered in HD for a suggested price of $19.95.

    If you’re in the Chicago area, visit MLWTickets.com to attend the show live.

    MLW SuperFight

    Here is an updated look at the card for MLW SuperFight (11/2):

    No DQ World Heavyweight Title Fight:
    Jacob Fatu (c) vs. LA Park (presented by Salina de la Renta)

    “Filthy” Tom Lawlor vs. Timothy Thatcher

    Other top fighters appearing include Davey Boy Smith Jr., Ross & Marshall Von Erich, The Dynasty, Brian Pillman Jr., , Hijo de LA Park and more.

  • MLW Signs Gino Medina To Exclusive Multi-Year Deal

    MLW Signs Gino Medina To Exclusive Multi-Year Deal

    Second generation luchador Gino “El Intocable” Medina has signed an exclusive, multi-year contract with Major League Wrestling (MLW).

    MLW CEO Court Bauer calls Medina a “once in a generation megastar in the making” and was directly involved in recruiting “The Untouchable.”

    Medina is only 23 years old, but made his professional wrestling debut at the age of 6. His father, the late El Sanguinario, was a renowned luchador who wrestled for CMLL and AAA against the likes of Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio and LA Park.

    In recent years, Gino Medina has trained in Houston, TX under WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. He thrived in Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling promotion, where he held the RoW Championship 3 times as Gino the Latin Heart Throb.

    MLW will announce details of Gino Medina’s debut match in the weeks ahead.

    Visit MLW.com for more on this signing.

  • MLW & The Crash Results From Tijuana, Mexico (10/5)

    MLW & The Crash Results From Tijuana, Mexico (10/5)

    The first live event co-promoted by Major League Wrestling and The Crash Lucha Libre took place Saturday night, October 5th from Tijuana, BC, Mexico at the Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez.

    The show had approximately 5,000 people on hand, making it the largest crowd to date for MLW. Matches from the event will air on MLW Fusion in the weeks ahead.

    MLW x THE CRASH Results (10/5)

    Here are the results from the first MLW x CRASH show, courtesy of Eric Howard:

    – Terror Azteca def. Proximo, Toto, and Torito Negro.

    – Oraculo def. Black Danger and Ricky Marvin.

    – Los Haranges (Animal, Demencia, & Silver Star) def. Triple Amenaza (Star Boy, Arandu, & Zarco)

    – The Dynasty (MJF & Richard Holiday) def. L.A. Park Jr. & Hijo de L.A. Park.

    – Jimmy Havoc def. Savio Vega and Damian 666.

    – The Hart Foundation (Brian Pillman Jr. & Davey Boy Smith Jr.) over Extreme Tiger & Dragon Lee.

    – Rey Horus over Alexander Hammerstone by DQ to retain The Crash Heavyweight Championship.

    – Bestia 666, Mecha Wolf, & L.A. Park over CONTRA Unit (Josef Samael, Simon Gotch, & Ikuro Kwan).

    MLW CEO Court Bauer posted a few photos and videos, which you can see below. He also mentioned that former MLW & CMLL star RUSH was backstage in attendance.

    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1180684425622884352
    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1180700269551718404
    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1180681922877546497
    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1180632235763855360