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  • Court Bauer On Relationship Between AEW & MLW

    Court Bauer On Relationship Between AEW & MLW

    Several MLW-contracted wrestlers have become regular members of the AEW roster. Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Brian Pillman Jr and a few others have appeared on multiple AEW shows while still being under contract with Major League Wrestling. Announcer Tony Shiavone is now also in that group.

    MLW’s Court Bauer addressed the relationship between the two promotions on a recent media call.

    “People probably want there to be some animosity between our two organizations as that is kind of the history of wrestling where you have to go to war and stuff, that there has to be some weird tension but there isn’t here,” Bauer said in regard to the relationship between AEW and MLW.

    “Funny story, I’ve been interviewed by the media once or twice and I’ve been given these loaded questions where [they were hoping] I would smash AEW, but my response has always been to give my genuine feelings and fondness towards Tony, Cody, and the guys. Guess what? They never ran those quotes! I guess it’s not as sexy, but the truth was I really want those guys to succeed.”

    Bauer would continue to say he wants both promotions to succeed.

    “I want AEW and MLW to succeed. It shows that there is a bigger world beyond our industry that shares the market that is completely valuable in appeal that isn’t WWE. For twenty years, frankly, probably longer, WWE has had a massive, massive dip on the market share and for media rights, licensing, you name it, they have owned it in the wrestling space and that narrative needs to change. If we’re not successful, that’s bad for the fans, the talent, the crew, and the health of our business.”

    Transcriptions via ProWrestlingStories.

    The full interview can be listed to in the player below:

    MLW vs AEW War?

    Bauer also addressed the possibility of a MLW vs AEW storyline happening someday.

    “Is there going to be some big world war between promotions? Maybe that’s where this goes, maybe it doesn’t. Are there other strategic alliances? Maybe there are, maybe there aren’t, but I know that the fans will enjoy that so the media, and maybe a few companies, but I really have to say Tony [Khan] is a great guy, so is Cody. I genuinely like all of those guys. Right now it’s been great.”

    Jim Cornette Gone From MLW

    Bauer also addressed Jim Cornette’s role in MLW. Bauer noted that Cornette does not have any further dates booked with the promotion.

    “Jim came in to pitch in for a certain amount of dates when Tony [Schiavone] could not make his commitments that were carved out in his contract. Jim fulfilled his last date with us on July 6th so, as of right now, we don’t have any future dates with Jim.”

  • AJ Kirsch Joins MLW’s Broadcast Booth

    AJ Kirsch Joins MLW’s Broadcast Booth

    Major League Wrestling has signed AJ Kirsch to join Rich Bocchini and Tony Shiavone in its broadcast team, the company announced.

    The news was initially broken by SI.com, which Kirsch confirmed on his Twitter:

    Kirsch first began his career as a professional wrestler in 2005 and competed on the west coast wrestling circuit. He was cast as a contestant on WWE’s Tough Enough season five.

    In October 2011, he participated in the TNA Gut Check contest in Sacramento, California.

    Kirsch was also the winner of The Rock’s “Rock the Promo”, a ten-episode promo competition series on The Rock’s YouTube channel. He recently voiced Buzz, the lead protagonist in the MyCAREER mode of WWE2K19.

    The company has revealed that AJ will be broadcasting for the first time in Tijuana this Saturday for the MLW x The Crash Lucha Libre event.

    MLW CEO Court Bauer said that he wanted to “add some youthful exuberance on the headset”, and that’s why Kirsch was picked.

    The company will be holding their first-ever PPV on November 2, dubbed MLW Saturday Night SuperFight. It will will take place at the Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois. Jacob Fatu (c) vs. LA Park for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship has been confirmed so far.

  • Dominic Garrini Signs Multi-Year Deal With MLW

    Dominic Garrini Signs Multi-Year Deal With MLW

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced that they have signed Dominic Garrini to a multi-year contract. Garrini is described by MLW as “ice-cold, calculated and quick to submit adversaries.”

    As a competitor, he has earned himself the nicknames ‘The Crippler of Canton’ and ‘The Bone Collector.’ He represents Team East Coast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

    Grappling Background

    In an official statement, MLW wrote that Garrini has reached rarified air by being one of the “top 10 ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the world.” Garrini is a legitimate No-Gi grappler and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt. He trains under Chad Kuhn and James Clingerman and has been acknowledged by the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s No Gi Rankings as being one of the best BJJ competitors.

    Garrini has competed in over 200 competitive Jiu-Jitsu matchups. He has won gold medals from the IBJJF, ADCC, AGC, NAGA, Grapplers Quest and other notable grappling competitions. p

    ‘The Bone Collector’ made his debut against Ariel Dominguez during MLW’s War Chamber event on September 7th. He competed in a BJJ Gi and appears to be primed for a significant push in the promotion. His style blends his extensive grappling experience with the world of professional wrestling. Fans might be familiar with this fusion thanks to MLW star Tom Lawlor and WWE’s Matt Riddle.

  • MLW Honors Gary Hart With Lifetime Achievement Award (Video)

    MLW Honors Gary Hart With Lifetime Achievement Award (Video)

    Major League Wrestling presented War Chamber from Dallas last weekend. The promotion honoured legendary wrestling manager and booker Gary Hart on the show.

    “On September 7, 2019 in Dallas Major League Wrestling celebrated the life and career of the late Gary Hart,” a description of the video reads on YouTube.

    MLW published their tribute to Hart on their YouTube page today which featured a Lifetime Achievement award being given to Gary’s son, Jason Hart:

    Gary Hart died of a heart attack in 2008 at the age of 66.

    MLW Honors Gary Hart

    MLW President Court Bauer has spoken frequently about the influence Hart’s booking has had on his own. Days before MLW announced the signing of Ross & Marshall Von Erich, Bauer teased the news by posting an open page from Gary Hart’s book:

    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1124482491014840321

    Hart made one appearance in MLW back in 2004, during the promotion’s initial run. Hart appeared on the January 9th, 2004 show in the main event between Low-Ki and Homicide. MLW also published the following backstage interaction between Hart, Low-Ki, and Homicide:

    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/576027893790306304

    MLW War Chamber

    MLW’s War Chamber event was taped on September 7th but will begin airing tonight on BeIN Sports (posted to YouTube Monday at 7 PM EST). The full War Chamber match between The Von Erichs, Tom Lawlor, & Low Ki against the Contra Unit is scheduled to air tonight.

  • Davey Boy Smith Jr. Wants The MLW Championship, Believes The Door To Return To WWE Is Open To Him

    Davey Boy Smith Jr. Wants The MLW Championship, Believes The Door To Return To WWE Is Open To Him

    Davey Boy Smith Jr. may no longer be wrestling for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, but he’s not allowing his momentum or aspirations to slow down.

    Smith Jr. recently caught up with the Total Slam podcast. During their conversation, he revealed he has major championship aspirations in Major League Wrestling (MLW). 

    “I would like to challenge for the MLW World Title against whoever holds the title,” he stated. “I would like to thank the fans for believing in me and the majority choosing me as the future MLW World Champion, I really appreciate that. I promise you once I procure the World Championship I won’t let anybody down and I will be a fighting champion.”

    Regarding a potential WWE return, he believes the door is open for him to come back. Smith Jr. used to tag with Tyson Kidd in a team named the Hart Dynasty.

    “Right now, I am signed with MLW, and they’re really showcasing me good, so before I come back to WWE at some point, I would like to do some great things in my career and build my name back up in North America before I come back.”

    In MLW, Smith Jr. is a part of the Hart Foundation stable alongside Brian Pillman Jr. and Teddy Hart.

    H/T to Fightful for the transcription.

  • Spoilers: MLW War Chamber Results (9/7)

    Spoilers: MLW War Chamber Results (9/7)

    Major League Wrestling was in Dallas, Texas on Saturday night for an event titled War Chamber 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

    – The Spirit Squad defeated ‘Dirty’ Andy Dalton and a jobber. 

    – Dominic Garrini defeated Ariel Dominguez. Garrini had a quick promo after.

    – Salina de la Renta announced that LA Park would cash in his title shot at the 11/2 PPV against Jacob Fatu.

    *Leo Brien of the Dirty Blondes defeated Brandon Banks  

    – Gringo Loco & Airwolf defeated ‘Injustice’ Myron Reed & Kotto Brazil. Injustice kept attacking referees after the match.

    – Austin Aries pinned Brian Pillman Jr. with a brainbuster.  

    – Bunkhouse Match: Mance Werner defeated Jimmy Havoc. 

    – MLW awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award to the late Gary Hart with his son Jason accepting in his honor.

    – Timothy Thatcher forced Douglas James to submit in his promotional debut. Post-match, Thatcher cut a promo putting over James and offered to train with him in California. 

    – Mega Danger defeated Ace Austin. 

    – LA Park & Hijo del LA Park defeated Magnus & Septimo Dragon  

    – Jordan Oliver defeated Zenshi. 

    – MLW Tag Team Champions The Dynasty defeated The Hart Foundation in a Best of Three Falls match. Post-match, Austin Aries jumped the rail and hit a nasty brainbuster on Teddy Hart on the apron.

    – The Von Erichs & Low Ki & Tom Lawlor with Kevin Von Erich defeated CONTRA Unit in the War Chamber match.

  • Low-Ki Added To MLW War Chamber Match

    Low-Ki Added To MLW War Chamber Match

    Major League Wrestling will present War Chamber from Texas this Saturday September 7th. The Contra Unit has been feuding with former MLW World Champion Tom Lawlor and the Von Erich brothers as of late leading to the two sides squaring off in a War Chamber match to headline the show.

    MLW has just confirmed that Low-Ki will be the 4th member of Lawlor and the Von Erichs team in the match. The Contra Unit will consist of MLW World Champion Jacob Fatu, Simon Gotch, Josef Samael, and recent addition to the faction Ikuro Kwon. Low-Ki ended the last episode of Fusion by rescuing Lawlor and the Von Erichs from Contra.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1168901461939576832

    The rules of the War Chamber match are similar to previous War Games bouts:

    • “A coin toss determines which team enters first.
    • 1-on-1 for 5:00 in stage 1 of the War Chamber.
    • The winner of coin toss comes out for 2-on-1.
    • Alternating teams have wrestlers enter every 2 minutes.
    • Once all combatants are in the War Chamber, victory is won by submission, surrender or pinfall.”

    The War Chamber match will air on MLW Fusion in 2 weeks on BeIN Sports and then released the following Monday on YouTube.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1168897687057522688

    MLW War Chamber Lineup

    • War Chamber Match
      Tom Lawlor, Low-Ki, Ross & Marshall Von Erich vs Josef Samael, Simon Gotch, Jacob Fatu, and Ikuro Kwon
    • MLW Tag Team Championships
      2 of 3 Falls
      Richard Holliday & MJF (Dynasty) vs Teddy Hart & Davey Boy Smith Jr. (Hart Foundation)
    • Austin Aries vs Brian Pillman Jr.
    • Bunkhouse Match
      Mance Warner vs Jimmy Havoc
    • Los Parks vs Magnus and Septimo Dragon
    • Douglas James vs Timothy Thatcher
    • Zenshi vs Jordan Oliver
  • Court Bauer Talks MLW Talent Working For AEW

    Court Bauer Talks MLW Talent Working For AEW

    MLW’s Court Bauer recently struck a deal with AEW to allow Tony Shiavone to work for both promotions. Several MLW contracted talents, including Maxwell Jacob Friedman, work for both companies. Bauer appeared on the WINCLY podcast recently and spoke about the future of some of MLW’s roster as AEW’s TV begins in the fall.

    “There’s this misnomer that it’s like Cinderella at midnight and things are gonna automatically change when [AEW] go on TV. That’s not the case because we have pre-existing contracts and the guys that are with us are for the duration of those contracts. At that point we’ll have a conversation on if we continue to work with them or they go their separate ways,” Bauer said during the interview.

    “But it’s not gonna just happen overnight where October X you’re gonna be only on that show. They have pre-existing contracts with us.”

    In addition to MJF, Jimmy Havoc is also with MLW and AEW.

    “It’s in everyone’s best interest to find ways to work things out rather than to flex and be all ego-driven,” he continued. “Then it just escalates things and usually it’s a negative outcome. I try to approach things more holistically and pragmatically to try and find a solution where everyone can win.”

    The full interview can be listened to in the player below:

  • MLW & The Crash Running Joint Show 10/5 From Mexico

    MLW & The Crash Running Joint Show 10/5 From Mexico

    Earlier this month, MLW announced a strategic partnership with Mexico’s The Crash lucha libre organization. The two companies will co-promote their first show together Saturday, October 5th.

    The event will take place from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico at the historic Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez. The venue seats over 5,000 fans.

    This will be a TV taping for MLW Fusion and will be MLW’s largest crowd to date. Ticket information will be released in the weeks ahead.

    “This partnership is starting with a bang,” said MLW CEO and founder Court Bauer. “One of the immediate goals of this partnership was to collaborate on an event of this size and scope. Tijuana is one of the hottest cities for lucha in the world and has been for decades. For The Crash to host this monumental event is history in the making for us, the sport and our fans.”

    The card will feature top ranked MLW wrestlers and represents the first-time MLW has united with another company to present a co-promoted event.

    For more information on this historic show, visit MLW.com.

  • MLW & The Crash Announce Strategic Partnership

    MLW & The Crash Announce Strategic Partnership

    Major League Wrestling has entered into a working relationship with Mexico’s The Crash lucha libre promotion. Based out of Tijuana, Mexico, The Crash features some of the world’s premiere up-and-coming luchadores.

    In a statement sent in to SEScoops, MLW CEO Court Bauer says:

    “This deal represents the dawn of a new era for lucha as the fastest growing promotion in Mexico teams with MLW to take lucha libre to America and beyond. The opportunities are endless and include a talent exchange, content collaboration and some interesting projects you’ll learn about soon.”

    The announcement comes just weeks after the news of MLW forming a similar partnership with Japan’s Pro Wrestling NOAH.

    The partnership with Crash is the latest glimpse at a larger strategy that’s starting to come into focus. According to league officials, MLW is forming strategic alliances with international federations to create a “unified global system” to introduce pr o wrestling to new markets, exchange talent, collaborate on content and develop opportunities for the fans and athletes.

    Major League Wrestling’s next live event, MLW War Chamber, takes place Saturday, September 7th from Dallas, TX.

  • MLW War Chamber Main Event Announced (9/7)

    MLW War Chamber Main Event Announced (9/7)

    MLW has announced the main event for MLW War Chamber, the fight league’s upcoming show from North Richland Hills, Texas at the NYTEX Sports Centre.

    The first-ever War Chamber match will feature CONTRA UNIT (and a mystery partner) facing “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Ross & Marshall Von Erich and a mystery partner of their own.

    So what, exactly, is a War Chamber match? The battle will take place inside a “carbon steel chamber with the perimeter of the top fortified with barbed wire.”

    MLW has laid at the rules as follows:

    • A coin toss determines which team enters first.
    • 1-on-1 for 5:00 in stage 1 of the War Chamber.
    • The winner of coin toss comes out for 2-on-1.
    • Alternating teams have wrestlers enter every 2 minutes.
    • Once all combatants are in the War Chamber, victory is won by submission, surrender or pinfall.

    If you’re in the Dallas area, head over to MLWTickets.com so you can attend this can’t miss event.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1159104455792631809
  • MLW To Host 2019 Opera Cup Tournament

    MLW To Host 2019 Opera Cup Tournament

    Major League Wrestling announced today plans to bring back a long-running tournament from another era of professional wrestling. They are bringing back the Opera Cup.

    The last time the cup was competed for was in 1948. The winner was Stu Hart. As the last champion, Hart still had possession of the trophy upon his death in 2003. Teddy Hart inherited the cup and is now bringing it out of retirement this December. MLW has announced the tournament will take place December 5th inside New York’s Melrose Ballroom.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1156248089025368064

    MLW Bringing Back The Opera Cup

    “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).”

    The event will be filmed for future episodes of MLW: Fusion on BeIN Sports.

  • Spoilers: MLW Never Say Never Results (7/25)

    Spoilers: MLW Never Say Never Results (7/25)

    Major League Wrestling was in Queens, NY at the Melrose Ballroom on Thursday night for an event titled Never Say Never 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

    – Vlad def. Michael Mistretta

    – Simon Gotch & Josef Samael def. Jay Sky & Ariel Dominguez

    – Mance Warner def. Ricky Martinez

    – Low Ki def. Jimmy Yuta

    – Davey Boy Smith Jr def. Timothy Thatcher

    – Ross and Marshall Von Erich def. The Spirit Squad. Post-match, CONTRA attacked The Von Erichs

    – Myron Reed & Kotto Brazil & Jordan Oliver def. Air Wolf & Zenshi & Gringo Loco

    – Brian Pillman Jr. def. Richard Holliday

    – Bestia 666 def. Rey Horus

    – There was a promo segment with Salina de la Renta and Konnan.

    – MLW National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone vs. Savio Vega

    – Austin Aries def. Ace Austin

    – MLW Middleweight Champion Teddy Hart def. MJF

    – MLW Champion Jacob Fatu def. Tom Lawlor. Post-match, CONTRA attacked Lawlor. The Von Erichs and Low Ki made the save.

    – Hijo de LA Park def. Zenshi

    – LA Park def. Jimmy Havoc in a street fight

    MLW CEO Court Bauer thanked fans for making this another sellout for the growing promotion. MLW returns to NYC’s Melrose Ballroom on Thursday, December 5th.

    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1154759029731803138
  • MLW Never Say Never: Final Card For Tonight’s Show From NYC

    MLW Never Say Never: Final Card For Tonight’s Show From NYC

    MLW Never Say Never takes place tonight from the Melrose Ballroom in New York City. This will be national television taping for MLW Fusion, with matches from tonight’s show airing over the next several weeks.

    12 matches have been signed for MLW Never Say Never. Like most MLW shows, the card features a bit of everything. Up top, we’ll see MLW World Champion Jacob Fatu’s first defense against former champion, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor.

    The Hart Foundation and The Dynasty’s war escalates, with two matches involving members of the rival factions. Teddy Hart defends the Middleweight Championship against MJF, while Brian Pillman Jr. faces Richard Holiday.

    Puerto Rican wrestling legend Savio Vega will be in action, as will LA Park, Mance Warner and more of the league’s top competitors.

    If you’re in the NYC area, a very limited number of tickets are still available at MLWTickets.com.

    MLW Never Say Never 2019 Final Card

    The following matches are signed for MLW Never Say Never:

    WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
    Jacob Fatu (c) vs. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor

    DREAM MATCH
    LA Park vs. Jimmy Havoc

    FIRST-TIME EVER
    Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Timothy Thatcher

    WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    Teddy Hart (c) vs. MJF

    MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT
    Austin Aries vs. Ace Austin

    ¡LUCHA LIBRE!
    Rey Horus vs. Bestia 666 (presented by Salina de la Renta)

    NATIONAL OPENWEIGHT CHAMPION VS. CARIBBEAN CHAMPION
    Alex Hammerstone vs. Savio Vega

    Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Richard Holliday

    MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT
    Low Ki vs. Jimmy Yuta

    3 ON 3 TRIOS MATCH
    Gringo Loco, Zenshi & Air Wolf vs. Injustice (Myron Reed, Jordan Oliver & Kotto Brazil)

    GRUDGE MATCH
    Mance Warner vs. Ricky “El Sicario” Martinez (presented by Salina de la Renta)

    MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT
    Zenshi vs. Hijo de LA Park (presented by Salina de la Renta)

    Plus, there will be appearances from Ross & Marshall Von Erich, Konnan and more.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1154451246746611712
  • Spirit Squad Open Workout Announced For MLW NYC Thursday

    Spirit Squad Open Workout Announced For MLW NYC Thursday

    Former WWE Superstars Kenn Doane and Mike Mondo, formerly known as the Spirit Squad in WWE, are coming to Major League Wrestling.

    MLW has announced Kenn and Mike will participate in an open-to-the-public-workout Thursday at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City. The talented team will showcase their “athleticism, grappling, stamina, speed, endurance and strength” for the lucky fans in attendance.

    The spectacle will take place prior to MLW Never Say Never, which will be a national television taping for MLW FUSION.

    If you’re in the NYC area, limited tickets for MLW Never Say Never are available at MLWTickets.com.

    “I was surprised they insisted on this public workout as opposed to quickly getting in the mix in a very competitive tag team division,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “Mondo and Doane are a little different.”

    A press release sent in to SEScoops implies the Squad might be there to do more than show off their athletic prowess. “Is the Spirt Squad all hype? Do they have the muscle to back the hustle?”

    MLW Never Say Never Card

    Once again, MLW has built a loaded card that will make for some very interesting programming in the weeks ahead. The show will feature a bit of everything, including Tom Lawlor’s MLW World Title rematch against Jacob Fatu, multiple title matches, lucha libre action and Puerto Rican legend Savio Vega in action.

    The following matches are signed for MLW Never Say Never 2019:

    WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
    Jacob Fatu (c) vs. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor

    DREAM MATCH
    LA Park vs. Jimmy Havoc

    FIRST-TIME EVER
    Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Timothy Thatcher

    WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
    Teddy Hart (c) vs. MJF

    MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT
    Austin Aries vs. Ace Austin

    ¡LUCHA LIBRE!
    Rey Horus vs. Bestia 666 (presented by Salina de la Renta)

    NATIONAL OPENWEIGHT CHAMPION VS. CARIBBEAN CHAMPION
    Alex Hammerstone vs. Savio Vega

    Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Richard Holliday

    MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT
    Low Ki vs. Jimmy Yuta

    3 ON 3 TRIOS MATCH
    Gringo Loco, Zenshi & Air Wolf vs. Injustice (Myron Reed, Jordan Oliver & Kotto Brazil)

    GRUDGE MATCH
    Mance Warner vs. Ricky “El Sicario” Martinez (presented by Salina de la Renta)

    MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT
    Zenshi vs. Hijo de LA Park (presented by Salina de la Renta)

    Plus, appearances from Ross & Marshall Von Erich, Konnan and more!.

  • Savio Vega To Challenge Alex Hammerstone For MLW National Championship

    Savio Vega To Challenge Alex Hammerstone For MLW National Championship

    Savio Vega will take on MLW’s National Champion Alex Hammerstone when the promotion invades New York’s Melrose Ballroom next Thursday. MLW noted in a press release that the Puerto Rican wrestling legend specifically asked for this match with Hammerstone.

    “Vega specifically asked for this fight and given his 30-year resume, Savio is more than a worthy challenger,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “This is going to be an unorthodox, unpredictable encounter in Queens.”

    Next Thursday’s show is a TV taping for future episodes of MLW Fusion.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1151489051209478144

    MLW Never Say Never – July 25th, 2019

    Matches already confirmed for the event are listed below:

    • MLW World Championship: Jacob Fatu (c) vs Tom Lawlor
    • LA Park vs Jimmy Havoc
    • Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs Timothy Thatcher
    • MLW World Middleweight Championship: Teddy Hart (c) vs Maxwell Jacob Friedman
    • Austin Aries vs Ace Austin
    • Bestia 666 vs Rey Horus
    • Low-Ki vs Jimmy Yuta

    “Champions will clash in Queens next Thursday when the newly crowned National Openweight Champion wrestles the reigning Caribbean Champion Savio Vega in an MLW sanctioned National Openweight title bout,” reads an MLW press release.

    MLW also announced a TV deal to broadcast Fusion in Africa recently:

  • MLW Signs TV Deal To Bring FUSION To Africa On StarTimes

    MLW Signs TV Deal To Bring FUSION To Africa On StarTimes

    Major League Wrestling’s weekly television show is coming to ten countries Africa.

    MLW sent in a press release on Tuesday announcing a deal that will see MLW FUSION airing on the StarTimes channel starting this summer.

    MLW CEO Court Bauer said, “The African region is extremely important to Major League Wrestling, and we are thrilled to begin this partnership with StarTimes to bring MLW to our fans in Africa.”

    Here is some additional information about StarTimes via the MLW press release:

    StarTimes Media, a well-recognized pay TV provider with over 9 million subscribers worldwide, has facilitated the transmission of more than 80 local and international channels over the StarTimes platform.

    StarTimes has seven of their own original channels, with content covering news, sports, music, movies, TV series, entertainment and documentaries.

    StarTimes services are available in over ten African countries, including Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Sudan, as well as two broadcasting centers in Dar es Salaam & Abuja.

    MLW Fusion airs weekly in the United States Saturday nights on beIN SPORTS. Each week’s episode is then uploaded to MLW’s official YouTube channel two days later, Monday nights.

  • Jacob Fatu vs Tom Lawlor Rematch Booked For Never Say Never

    Jacob Fatu vs Tom Lawlor Rematch Booked For Never Say Never

    Jacob Fatu defeated Tom Lawlor to win the MLW World Championship on Saturday’s live episode of Fusion from Chicago. The promotion has recently announced that the former champion plans on cashing in his rematch clause for MLW’s Never Say Never event on July 25th.

    Additonally, new MLW champion Jacob Fatu and his faction of Contra Unit have evidently disappeared.

    “Meanwhile, Jacob Fatu and CONTRA Unit have reportedly gone abroad. Where are the self-described global dealers in violence? No one knows for sure but with CONTRA supposedly having shadowy connections to the darkest corners of the world, it is only a matter of time before the trio release a statement,” MLW’s press release for the match reads.

    MLW: Never Say Never

    MLW’s Never Say Never event will take place July 25th from New York’s Melrose Ballroom. The confirmed lineup so far for the show is below:

    • MLW World Championship: Jacob Fatu (c) vs “Filthy” Tom Lawlor
    • LA Park vs Jimmy Havoc
    • Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs Timothy Thatcher

    MLW On PlayStation Vue

    The promotion also recently announced fans without cable can see the show live Saturday nights via PlayStation Vue.

  • MLW Fusion To Broadcast On PlayStation Vue

    MLW Fusion To Broadcast On PlayStation Vue

    Major League Wrestling will air episodes of Fusion Saturday night’s on Playstation Vue. Previously, fans without cable or access to BeIN Sports had to wait until Monday for the promotion to publish episodes of Fusion on YouTube.

    MLW Fusion on PlayStation Vue will air on 9 PM Saturdays including for the promotion’s monthly live specials. BeIN Sports was announced as a new addition to the Playstation Vue lineup earlier this summer.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1148658831993556993

    “If you don’t have cable and you want to watch MLW live, now you can watch all the MLW fights you want directly online on PlayStation Vue,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “As a sports and video game guy, beIN on Vue is the perfect 1-2 punch.”

    What is PlayStation Vue?

    PlayStation Vue is a live channel streaming service run through a PlayStation gaming console. Information about channels, packages, and pricing can be found here.

    “PlayStation™Vue provides an extraordinary live TV streaming experience. Get local news, live sports and TV channels you love on your favorite compatible devices. See why PlayStation™Vue is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction.” 

    MLW Fusion

    MLW Fusion is Major League Wrestling’s weekly 1-hour TV show. The promotion tapes once a month and as of late have been producing monthly live special episodes on BeIN Sports. Last Saturday’s episode was live and featured Jacob Fatu of the Contra Unit winning the MLW World Championship.

  • MLW FUSION TV Tapings Results from Chicago, 7/6 (Spoilers)

    MLW FUSION TV Tapings Results from Chicago, 7/6 (Spoilers)

    Major League Wrestling held Kings of Colosseum Saturday night from Chicago, IL at Cicero Stadium. Click here for results of the matches that aired as part of the live broadcast on beIN SPORTS.

    The following matches will air over the next several weeks on future episodes of MLW FUSION:

    • MLW National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone defeated Davey Boy Smith Jr. by DQ. The finish came after Smith used a (Canadian) flag as a weapon and the referee caught it.
    • Gringo Loco defeated Zenshi.
    • Ace Austin defeated Air Wolf.
    • The Von Erichs (Ross and Marshall) defeated CONTRA Unit’s Josef Samael and Simon Gotch. This was a wild brawl that involved a fireball and chairshots.
    • Bestia 666 defeated Mance Warner in a Mexican Death Match after Salina de la Renta got involved
    • Jordan Oliver defeated Gringo Loco with help from Myron Reed.
    • The Dynasty (MJF and Richard Holliday) defeated The Hart Foundation (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Brian Pillman Jr.) in a Ladder Match to win the MLW Tag Titles. This was described as the best match of the night.
    • Low Ki beat Ricky Martinez.
    • Los Parks defeated Dr. Wagner Jr. and Hijo de Wager when LA Park pinned Hijo de Wagner.

    Below, you can see some photos and videos from the tapings:

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  • Jacob Fatu Captures MLW World Heavyweight Championship

    Jacob Fatu Captures MLW World Heavyweight Championship

    Jacob Fatu is your new MLW World Heavyweight championship.

    The Samoan Werewolf scored a decisive victory over “Filthy” Tom Lawlor in the main event of Saturday night’s MLW Kings of Colosseum event. The match lasted around 12 minutes and ended with Fatu connecting with a top rope moonsault.

    Jacob Fatu has ushered in a new era for for the promotion. As announcer Rich Bocchini put it, Fatu and his group CONTRA Unit have effectively hijacked Major League Wrestling.

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    Fatu’s victory spells the end of Tom Lawlor’s 5-month reign. He captured the gold from Low Ki back in February at MLW SuperFight.

    As announced this week, the next ‘SuperFight’ event will be MLW’s first-ever pay-per-view event. MLW Saturday Night SuperFight takes place November 2nd from this same venue.

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  • MLW Kings of Colosseum Results (7/6)

    MLW Kings of Colosseum Results (7/6)

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) held its latest live event, Kings of Colosseum, Saturday night from Chicago, IL at Cicero Stadium.

    The following are results from Saturday night’s broadcast on beIN SPORTS, including the crowning of a new MLW World Heavyweight Champion:

    • Alexander Hammerstone defeated Kotto Brazil to retain the MLW National Openweight championship
    • Myron Reed defeated Rey Horus
    • Jim Cornette interviewed Salina de la Renta in the ring. Salina was trash taking Konnan, who made his return to MLW and came out to a big pop. Konnan said he’s been scouting lucha talent for decades and has some new young blood to challenge Salina’s stable of fighters. Salina says she knows a dark secret about Konnan that could ruin him.
    • Jacob Fatu defeated “Filthy” Tom Lawlor to become the new MLW Heavyweight champion.

    Here are some live videos from the matches above. We will follow up soon with full results from the tapings, which will air over the next several weeks on MLW FUSION.

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  • Teddy Hart Talks Carrying On Hart Foundation Legacy

    Teddy Hart Talks Carrying On Hart Foundation Legacy

    Teddy Hart and the Hart Foundation currently wrestle for Major League Wrestling. Episodes of MLW Fusion can be seen Saturday nights on BeIN Sports and full episodes are posted to YouTube the following Monday. Hart is the promotion’s middleweight champion and also holds the MLW World Tag titles along with Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Brian Pillman Jr. (under the Freebird rule).

    Hart spoke to Wrestling Epicenter about carrying on the Hart Foundation legacy.

    “It has been a huge honor to carry the family name and to be from the Dungeon alone and to be the oldest grandson of Stu Hart,” Hart said. “It has its ups and downs. We’ve had a lot of death in our family. But, with death comes either sitting around and moping or getting up and doing something about it and trying to honor the people who are up in Heaven now watching me.”

    Hart also praised the treatment he’s received in MLW.

    “It has been a tough 20 years with some stuff and a good with others. MLW has probably been the best thing to happen to me except maybe the MTV show (Wrestling Society X). That was a great show but never really did anything after the first season. Hopefully MLW continues doing well and gives me a platform to show my skills.” 

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    Teddy Hart On Wrestling Past 50

    Hart also addressed how much longer he’ll wrestle in the interview. The 39-year-old says he plans to wrestle past 50.

    “I’m getting a little older. Wrestling is something that you can do until you’re 50, maybe even older. I’m pretty excited about this next couple of years,” Hart said. “A lot of young guys have come up watching guys like Ricochet, Kenny Omega, Neville, The Young Bucks, myself, Jack Evans… I think the evolution of wrestling is something I’m on the forefront of. The evolution of moves. The whole thing with cool outfits and trying to expand the fan base of wrestling for the next 20 years.”

    Hart will team with Brian Pillman Jr. in Chicago on Saturday as they look to defend the tag titles against the Dynasty in a ladder match.

    The full interview with Hart can be read here.

  • MLW Kings of Colosseum: Saturday Night on BeIN SPORTS (Preview)

    MLW Kings of Colosseum: Saturday Night on BeIN SPORTS (Preview)

    Major League Wrestling returns to Chicago this Saturday night for MLW Kings of Colosseum live from Cicero Stadium. This will be an MLW Fusion taping.

    Saturday night’s MLW FUSION on beIN SPORTS will feature live matches from Kings of Colosseum, including the Tom Lawlor vs. Jacob Fatu main event. The remainder of the card will air on MLW Fusion in the weeks ahead.

    If you’re in the Chicago area, a limited number of tickets for MLW Kings of Colosseum are still available at MLWTickets.com.?

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    Kings of Colosseum Updated Card

    The following matches are scheduled for Saturday night’s Kings of Colosseum show from Chicago. Matches from Kings of Colosseum will be featured over the next several week’s on MLW Fusion on beIN SPORTS.

    • MLW World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor vs. Jacob Fatu
    • Los Parks (presented by Selina de la Renta) vs. Dr. Wager & Hijo de Jr. Wagner Jr.
    • Ladder Match: MLW World Tag Team Champions The Hart Foundation (Teddy Hart & Brian Pillman Jr.) vs. The Dynasty (MJF & Richard Holiday with Aria Blake)
    • MLW National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
    • Unsanctioned Match: The Von Erichs vs. CONTRA Unit (Josef Samael and Simon Gotch)
    • Mance Warner vs. Bestia 666 (presented by Salina de la Renta)
    • Ace Austin vs. Air Wolf
    • Low Ki vs. Ricky Martinez (presented by Salina de la Renta)
    • Gringo Loco vs. Zenshi

    Check back Saturday night for complete results from MLW Kings of Colosseum.

  • LA Park vs. Jimmy Havoc Signed for MLW’s NYC Return (7/25)

    LA Park vs. Jimmy Havoc Signed for MLW’s NYC Return (7/25)

    Major League Wrestling has announced the first match for Never Say Never, which takes place Thursday night, July 25th from the Melrose Ballroom in New York City.

    MLW is touting “dream match will turn into a nightmare” once the bell rings and renowned brawlers LA Par and Jimmy Havoc square off. The match was originally scheduled to main event MLW’s April 5th NYC card, but was pulled when Jimmy Havoc had to withdraw due to injury.

    If you’re in the NYC area, visit MLWTickets.com to attend this MLW Fusion TV taping. FUSION airs each week on beIN SPORTS, FreeSports in UK and Ireland as well as EGO TV in Israel.

    MLW’s Upcoming Schedule

    The following is an updated look at MLW’s upcoming schedule:

    • July 6th: MLW Kings of Colosseum (Chicago)
    • July 25th: MLW Never Say Never (NYC)
    • September 7th: MLW War Chamber (Dallas)

    If you’re in the metropolitan area of any of these 3 cities, visit MLWTickets.com.