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  • New Match Signed For MLW: Kings of Colosseum from Chicago (7/6)

    New Match Signed For MLW: Kings of Colosseum from Chicago (7/6)

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced a new match for next weekend’s Kings of Colosseum TV taping from Chicago’s Cicero Stadium. The ‘Southern Psychopath’ Mance Warner will face the Tijuana gremlin, Bestia 666.

    Bestia 666 is the son of legendary luchador Damian 666. Known for his Mexican calavera skeleton face paint, he’s a feared brawler and high flyer. He has tried out for WWE, wrestled for Lucha Underground and is a reigning Tag Team Champion (with Mecha Wol 450) in Mexico’s The Crash promotion.

    With the addition of Mance Warner vs. Bestia 666, Kings of Colosseum is shaping up to be one of the most hard-hitting MLW cards in recent memory – which says a lot.

    Updated card for MLW: Kings of Colosseum

    The following is an updated look at next weekend’s stacked MLW show. 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)

    If you are in the Chicago area, there are a limited number of tickets still available for MLW Kings of Colosseum. Visit MLWTickets.com for details on how you can attend.

  • Ladder Match Announced for MLW Kings of Colosseum (Updated Card)

    Ladder Match Announced for MLW Kings of Colosseum (Updated Card)

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced two new championship matches for Kings of Colosseum.Both matches involve the feuding Hart Foundation and Dynasty stables.

    First up is a battle between two of MLW’s biggest powerhouse fighters. Alexander Hammerstone will put the new MLW National Openweight Championship on the line against Davey Boy Smith Jr.

    On Tuesday, MLW also announced a Ladder Match for the MLW Tag Team Championships. Teddy Hart and Brian Pillman Jr. will defend against Maxwell J. Friedman and Richard Holiday.

    MJF is already trying to weasel out of the match and claims he’s dealing with a ‘serious elbow injury.’ He’s scheduled to compete at AEW Fyter Fest this weekend and is clearly full of it.

    https://twitter.com/The_MJF/status/1143541365428641793

    The Harts vs. Dynasty feud has been one of the highlights of MLW programming in 2019. The Dynasty has resorted to sneak attacks and underhanded tactics to get the upper hand thus far, so you can be sure the Hart Foundation is looking to exact revenge.

    Kings of Colosseum (7/6) will be a TV taping for MLW Fusion. If you’re in the Chicago area, visit MLWTickets.com for details on how you can attend.

  • Timothy Thatcher To Debut For MLW On July 25th

    Timothy Thatcher To Debut For MLW On July 25th

    Timothy Thatcher is on his way to Major League Wrestling. MLW confirmed today the former EVOLVE champion will be the card when they present MLW: Never Say Never 19 on July 25th. The event will be held inside New York’s Melrose Ballroom.

    “Journeying around the world and winning championships in the United Kingdom, Germany and North America, Timothy Thatcher is one of the most feared and respected scientific grapplers in the sport,” an MLW press release reads.

    MLW confirmed that Thatcher’s match on the card has been signed but they have yet to reveal who his opponent will be.

    https://twitter.com/mlw/status/1142069901361852417?s=21

    Timothy Thatcher To MLW

    Thatcher is perhaps best known as the longest-reigning EVOLVE champion in the history of the promotion. He won the title from Drew Galloway on July 10th, 2015 and would carry it for 596 days. Thatcher defended the title successfully 22x before dropping it to Zack Sabre Jr. on February 25th, 2017.

    “With a reputation for believing he is superior to all in wrestling, Thatcher proudly represents the “die matte ist heilig” Ringkampf ideology.  This globe traveling grappler is notorious for smashing opponents with a pulverizing European style; adding a crippling dimension to his fight game,” MLW’s press release continues.

    MLW Upcoming Schedule

    MLW’s next event will be Kings of the Colosseum on July 6th from Chicago’s Cicero Stadium. Scheduled matches for that event are as follows:

    • MLW World Championship: Tom Lawlor (c) vs Jacob Fatu (Contra Unit)
    • Ross & Marshall Von Erich vs Josef Samael & Simon Gotch (Unsanctioned)
    • LA Park & El Hijo de LA Park vs Dr. Wagner Jr & El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.

    Following the July 6th event, MLW will present Never Say Never 19 from the Melrose Ballroom in New York. The promotion will then head to Dallas on September 7th for “War Chamber.”

  • Sami Callihan Explains Why He Spit On Jim Cornette

    Sami Callihan Explains Why He Spit On Jim Cornette

    During his ring introduction from MLW’s Fury Road event on June 1st, Sami Callihan spit a mouthful of water at Jim Cornette. Callihan also did damage to the venue during his hardcore match with Mance Warner that night, leading to his dismissal from the promotion. He recently appeared on Konnan’s “Keeping it 100” podcast and explained his altercation with Cornette.

    Callihan was upset at comments Cornette made during his review of AEW’s Double or Nothing about Sonny Kiss.

    “Sonny Kiss, who apparently got off his day job at the drag show at the f**king Tropicana,” Cornette said on his YouTube channel. “And I don’t know, but they’re not explaining any of this … the transvestite, or Exotico as they would say at AAA. Did anyone bother to explain why he looks like that? No! They just accepted that, ‘Here’s another member of our roster, no reason to — nothing to look at here, folks.”

    Sami Callihan on Jim Cornette’s Comments About Sonny Kiss

    Callihan had the following to say on Cornette’s comments while on Konnan’s podcast:

    “In 2019 we don’t have to explain what someone of homosexuality or anything is because it’s 2019, everything is accepted on that terms,” Callihan said. “And then he wanted to just call him a transvestite, not even knowing what he was, and say ‘he got off, looks like he just got off from working a day shift at the f**king Tropicana as a drag queen.’”

    “I’m like, that’s just ignorant, like that’s speaking ignorant,” Callihan continued.

    Callihan would continue to give his opinion on why Cornette is so often critical of modern day wrestling:

    “He goes after anyone that has any sort of notoriety because he hasn’t done anything in his career in the last 20 years to be worth s**t. So he wants to make money off of other people.”

    The full interview can be listened to below:

  • Tony Schiavone Returns to MLW at Never Say Never (7/25 from NYC)

    Tony Schiavone Returns to MLW at Never Say Never (7/25 from NYC)

    Legendary wrestling announcer Tony Schiavone is gearing up for a return to Major League Wrestling (MLW).

    Schiavone was an integral part of the MLW broadcast team, but had to step aside earlier this year due to scheduling issues. When MLW moved its television tapings from Thursdays to Saturdays, Tony had a conflict with his other broadcasting obligations (baseball).

    MLW announced Tony Schiavone returns to the broadcast booth this summer. He’ll call the action with Rich Bocchini at MLW: Never Say Never on Thursday, July 25th from New York City’s Melrose Ballroom.

    In a statement sent in to SEScoops.com, MLW CEO Court Bauer said, “Just like the fans, I’ve been hoping for Tony’s return and this summer it happens. Tony is one of the most talented broadcasters in the sport.”

    Visit MLWTickets.com for details on how you can attend this event and MLW’s other upcoming shows from the Chicago and Dallas areas.

    Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson host the popular What Happened When podcast each week on the MLW Radio Network.

    MLW FUSION airs on beIN SPORTS Saturday nights at 9pm EST / 6pm PST.

  • Sami Callihan Done With MLW, Court Bauer Comments

    Sami Callihan Done With MLW, Court Bauer Comments

    Sami Callihan is no longer working with Major League Wrestling (MLW).

    Callihan lost a Falls Count Anywhere / Loser Leaves Town match against Mance Warner this week on MLW Fusion. You can watch the full episode below. In addition to competing in-ring for MLW, Callihan also worked behind the scenes as an agent.

    There were plans for Callihan to return to MLW under a mask this summer. However, that won’t be happening as a result of his reckless behavior during the match.

    A fan on Twitter accused Bauer of “ditching” Callihan to appease Jim Cornette, MLW’s outspoken commentator. Callihan spit water onto Cornette during his entrance this week, as seen below.

    According to MLW CEO Court Bauer, Callihan’s beef with Cornette was not the reason for his departure. Callihan caused thousands of dollars in damage to the Waukesha Expo Center during the brawl with Mance Warner. Two $15,000 bleachers were “severely damaged” as well as other property owned by the building.

    Bauer said, “That makes it very, very difficult to return to the venue which is disappointing as I enjoyed working with Sami. He was an agent and worked hard. Fans would’ve enjoyed the next chapter.”

    Watch: Sami Calihan vs. Mance Warner on MLW Fusion

  • MLW In Talks For Streaming Service

    MLW In Talks For Streaming Service

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) is in talks regarding a streaming service, according to CEO Court Bauer.

    MLW was founded back in 2002 after the demise of WCW and ECW. The league ran shows for two years before suspending operations nearly two years later. Wrestlers who competed during MLW’s first incarnation include CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, Dusty Rhodes, Terry Funk and ECW originals Raven, Sabu, Shane Douglas and Steve Corino.

    MLW was revived in late 2017 and is now one of the fastest growing promotions in the world. MLW is selling out shows across the United States and has a healthy audience for the weekly MLW Fusion series on beIN SPORTS (and with other TV distributors overseas). It all amounts to a lot of great wrestling content in the archives that league officials are working on bringing to fans (and monetizing).

    Fans have been asking Court Bauer about classic MLW content. Bauer revealed that talks are underway for the next phase of MLW’s digital distribution.

    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1140631676177068032
    https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1140631047832555520
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  • Savio Vega Is Coming To MLW

    Savio Vega Is Coming To MLW

    Major League Wrestling is bringing in Savio Vega. The promotion announced recently that the 54-year-old former leader of Los Boriquas will make his debut for the promotion later this summer.

    MLW sent the following out on Twitter to announce Vega’s signing:

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1140083070101544960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1140083070101544960&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F411mania.com%2Fwrestling%2Fmlw-savio-vega-summer-2019%2F

    Savio Vega Coming To MLW

    In addition to his 6-year run with WWE from 1993 to 1999, Vega is a highly decorated legend in Puerto Rico. Vega is a former 3x WWC Universal Heavyweight Champion, 3x WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Champion, 1x WWC North American Heavyweight Champion, and a 3x WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Champion.

    Vega also won the WWC TV title 5x and held the WWC tag titles once with Mr. Pogo.

    In WWE, Vega was part of the Nation of Domination in 1997 before splintering off to form his own group, Los Boricuas.

    MLW Upcoming Schedule

    Currently, MLW is airing episodes of Fusion taped from their Fury Road show in Milwaukee on June 1st. Their next live event and set of Fusion tapings will take place on July 6th from Chicago’s Cicero Stadium. MLW will then be in New York for Never Say Never on July 25th.

    On September 7th, MLW will present “War Chamber” from the NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richlands, TX.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1139611292526940160
  • MLW: Lawlor vs. Fatu World Title Match Signed For Chicago July 6th

    MLW: Lawlor vs. Fatu World Title Match Signed For Chicago July 6th

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced the main event for the fight league’s next live event, Kings of Colosseum.

    MLW World Heavyweight Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor faces his toughest challenge to date when he battles Jacob Fatu of CONTRA Unit. Click here for a full recap on the ways CONTRA Unit has been terrorizing MLW since they first appeared on the scene and the events that have led up to this World title clash.

    MLW: Kings of Colosseum is an MLW FUSION TV taping for beIN SPORTS. The show takes place Saturday night, July 6th from Chicago’s Cicero Stadium. If you’re in the Chicago area, head over to MLWTickets.com for ticket information.

    Updated Card for MLW: Kings of Colosseum

    The following is an updated look at the card for MLW: Kings of Colosseum:

    • MLW World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor vs. Jacob Fatu
    • Los Parks (presented by Salina de la Renta) vs. Dr. Wagner Jr. & El Hijo de Wagner Jr.

    Also signed to appear: Low Ki • World Tag Team Champions The Hart Foundation • National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone • MJF • Ross & Marshall Von Erich • Richard Holliday • Mance Warner • Gringo Loco • CONTRA Unit • Myron Reed • Ace Austin • Ariel Dominguez and more!

    MLW Live Events Schedule

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

    • 7/6: Kings of Colosseum (Chicago)
    • 7/25: Never Say Never (NYC)
    • 9/7: War Chamber (Dallas, TX)

    Visit MLW.com for more details and check out MLW’s official YouTube channel to watch MLW FUSION for free every week.

  • Ross and Marshall Von Erich Talk Vice Documentary and Family Legacy

    Ross and Marshall Von Erich Talk Vice Documentary and Family Legacy

    Ross and Marshall Von Erich recently debuted for Major League Wrestling at Fury Road in Milwaukee. They teamed with Tom Lawlor to take on the controversial Contra Unit. The match did not air on the live broadcast but will air on Fusion at a later date.

    The two brothers recently appeared on the WINCLY podcast and opened up about their family legacy. They also spoke about how the recent “Last of the Von Erich’s” documentary produced by VICELAND impacted their father, Kevin Von Erich.

    “The producers of that show and everyone are such hard workers. What helped is they were all wrestling fans,” Marshall said of the making of the film. “They genuinely loved wrestling. So, you didn’t have someone who wasn’t a fan making a documentary. We were so happy with the outpouring of support that came from it and how supportive everybody was for my dad; it gave people the chance to know my dad a little better. We couldn’t have been happier with it.”

    MLW officially announced the brothers’ signing last month.

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1136350727008206848

    Ross and Marshall Von Erich

    “(Kevin Von Erich) is trying to use his story for good because death can do two things as my dad says. It can make you hard toward the world or compassionate for those who suffer,” Ross said of his father.

    “Going through what my dad went through and seeing someone lose a brother, a sister, lose a parent. He knows that pain it brings. Sometimes it feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Before we are wrestlers or anything else, we are human beings. We learn to love our neighbors and use the story for good. I think the Vice piece helped capture that.”

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

  • Los Parks vs. Dr. Wagner Jr. & Hijo De Dr. Wagner Jr. Signed For MLW Chicago (7/6)

    Los Parks vs. Dr. Wagner Jr. & Hijo De Dr. Wagner Jr. Signed For MLW Chicago (7/6)

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced the first match for the upcoming Kings of Colosseum event on July 6th from Chicago, IL.

    One of lucha libre’s greatest rivalries will be reignited this summer as LA Park & El Hijo de LA Park (presented by Salina de la Renta) take on Dr. Wagner Jr. & El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.

    A press release sent in by MLW reads:

    “LA Park and Dr. Wagner are bitter enemies for over 2 decades.  During that time, blood, sweat, championships and pride have all been on the line as the top ranked luchadores battled throughout Mexico as a nation watched on. Now, the two enlist their sons in a multigenerational match in Major League Wrestling.”

    MLW: Kings of Colosseum is an MLW FUSION TV taping for beIN SPORTS. The show takes place Saturday night, July 6th from Chicago’s Cicero Stadium. If you’re in the Chicago area, head over to MLWTickets.com for ticket information.

    MLW Live Events Schedule

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

    • 7/6: Kings of Colosseum (Chicago)
    • 7/25: Never Say Never (NYC)
    • 9/7: War Chamber (Dallas, TX)

  • MLW Signs Dr. Wagner Jr. & El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr

    MLW Signs Dr. Wagner Jr. & El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr

    Major League Wrestling is bringing in two more notable names from Mexico to their roster. The promotion announced today that Dr. Wagner Jr. & El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr will both debut in Chicago on July 6th.

    MLW sent out a press release earlier today confirming that Salina de la Renta’s Promociones Dorado brokered the deal to bring in the two luchadors.

    “Collectively known as La Dinastia Wagner, the Wagner family have competed in the sport for almost 50 years,” MLW’s press release reads. “With three generations fighting for the family’s honor, belts and the fans, the Wagner family is lucha royalty in Mexico and around the world.”

    https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1135924561256603655

    MLW Signs Dr. Wagner Jr. & El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr

    Having debuted in 1985, Dr. Wagner Jr is one of the most decorated luchadors still active today. He spent 16 years with CMLL before leaving the world’s oldest wrestling promotion for AAA and international companies in 2009.

    “An international wrestler of excellence, Dr. Wagner Jr. has competed around the world including extensively touring for New Japan Pro Wrestling, winning championships on several continents and being the face of the video game, AAA: Héroes del Ring,” MLW’s press release continues.

    El Hijo de Dr Wagner Jr. has been making a name for himself since debuting in 2009.

    La Dinastia Wagner becomes the second father-son luchador duo in Promociones Dorado. LA Park and El Hijo de LA Park are also managed by Salina de la Renta. MLW is also home to two other famous wrestling families, as both the next generation Hart Foundation and Von Erich families perform for the promotion.

    Upcoming MLW Schedule

    MLW just presented Fury Road from Milwaukee on Saturday evening. Episodes of Fusion taped on Saturday will continue to air throughout June. The promotion will then hold an event in Chicago on July 6th, followed by Never Say Never on July 25th from New York. On September 7th, MLW will then present War Chamber from North Richland Hills, Texas.

  • MLW War Chamber Coming To Dallas On September 7th

    MLW War Chamber Coming To Dallas On September 7th

    Hot of the success of Fury Road this past weekend, Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced its first-ever show from Dallas, TX.

    MLW War Chamber will take place Saturday night, September 7th from the NYTEX Sports Centre arena. The event will be an MLW FUSION TV taping for beIN SPORTS and will feature a homecoming for 3rd generation Von Erich family members Ross and Marshall.

    As for what this new War Chamber match will entail, MLW CEO Court Bauer is keeping those details close to the vest, for now.

    “Since we started touring nationally Dallas fans have been demanding MLW and today we make that happen,” said Bauer. “As for what is WAR CHAMBER, well, that you’ll have to wait to hear more about soon.”

    Matches for MLW War Chamber will be announced in the weeks ahead. Talent already signed to appear at MLW’s Dallas debut includes The Von Erichs, MLW World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, MLW Tag Team Champions the Hart Foundation, Salina de la Renta, National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone, MJF and more.

    Tickets for MLW War Chamber go on sale next Monday (June 10th) at MLWTickets.com.

  • Spoilers: MLW Fury Road Results (6/1)

    Spoilers: MLW Fury Road Results (6/1)

    Major League Wrestling was Waukesha, Wisconsin at Waukesha Expo Center on Saturday night for an event titled Fury Road that served as a live special as well 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. Here are the following spoilers, courtesy of ProWrestling.net:

    MLW Fury Road Live Special Results

    • Gringo Loco defeated Myron Reed.
    • Alex Hammerstone defeated Brian Pillman Jr. to become the first MLW National Openweight Champion.
    • Teddy Hart defeated Jimmy Havoc to retain the MLW Middleweight Title.

    MLW Fusion TV Taping Spoilers

    • Jordan Oliver defeated Isaiah
    • Low Ki defeated Tom Coffee
    • Air Wolf defeated Ace Austin.
    • Tom Lawlor, Ross and Marshall Von Erich defeated Contra Unit. Post-match, a brawl continued for several  minutes.
    • Flamita defeated Rey Horus.
    • Davey Boy Smith Jr. defeated Maxwell J Friedman.
    • Jacob Fatu won a handicap match against unknown opponents.
    • Richard Holliday defeated Kotto Brazil.
    • Josef Samael defeated Tom Lawlor.
    • Low Ki defeated Ricky Martinez.
    • Austin Aries defeated Adam Brooks.
    • Mance Warner defeated Sami Callihan in a falls count anywhere match.
  • Hammerstone vs. Pillman Set For MLW National Championship Tournament Finals (6/1)

    Hammerstone vs. Pillman Set For MLW National Championship Tournament Finals (6/1)

    Alexander Hammerstone and Brian Pillman Jr. will square off on Saturday, June 1st to crown the first-ever MLW National Champion. The battle to crown the inaugural champion of this new “openweight” title is one of the headline bouts of Fury Road from the Waukesha County Expo Center.

    Hammerstone vs. Pillman is the latest chapter in the storied rivalry between the Hart Foundation and the Dynasty. The bad blood began back in March when MLW was in Chicago for Intimidation Games. Hammerstone fired the first shot in this feud, humiliating the Hart crew by destroying Teddy Hart’s gold chains. Pillman is out for revenge and looks to pick up championship gold in the process.

    If you are in the Milwaukee area, visit MLWTickets.com for details on how you can attend MLW Fury Road 2019 starting at just $10.

    Updated Card for MLW Fury Road 2019

    Here is the updated card for MLW Fury Road:

    • MLW World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Ross and Marshall Von Erich vs. CONTRA Unit (Tornado Tag Match)
    • Hammerstone vs. Pillman (National Openweight Championship tournament finals)
    • Mance Warner vs. Sami Callihan (Falls Count Anywhere)
    • Teddy Hart vs. Jimmy Havoc
    • Davey Boy Smith, Jr. vs. Maxwell J. Friedman
    • Austin Aries vs. Adam Brooks
  • Austin Aries vs. Adam Brooks Signed For Fury Road, New MLW Podcast

    Austin Aries vs. Adam Brooks Signed For Fury Road, New MLW Podcast

    A new podcast covering Major League Wrestling is launching soon on the MLW Radio Network. Hosted by Bleacher Report senior writer Jonathan Snowden and his wife Kristina, the show will focus on the weekly happenings of the league.

    One of the first guests will be MLW commentator Jim Cornette. You can submit questions for Cornette at this Twitter thread.

    The Snowdens currently host the Illegal Double Team wrestling podcast, which you can listen to at Stitcher and most podcast platforms.

    Aries vs. Brooks Signed For Fury Road

    Austin Aries is returning to MLW, as first announced in a teaser video that aired last week on Fusion. Aries has signed on to face Adam Brooks, at Fury Road on June 1st from Milwaukee, WI at the Waukesha County Expo Center.

    Aries, the self-proclaimed belt collector, is a veteran wrestler who has worked everywhere from Ring of Honor to WWE, UK independents and Impact, where he’s a former World Champion. Brooks, the MLW newcomer from Australia, has been making name for himself in the UK and Mexico.

    MLW’s match announcement teases that the winner of this match will be in contention for a shot at Teddy Hart’s Middleweight championship.

    Updated Card for MLW Fury Road 2019

    Here is the updated card for MLW Fury Road:

    • MLW World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Ross and Marshall Von Erich vs. CONTRA Unit (Tornado Tag Match)
    • MLW National Openweight Championship tournament finals
    • Mance Warner vs. Sami Callihan (Falls Count Anywhere)
    • Teddy Hart vs. Jimmy Havoc
    • Davey Boy Smith, Jr. vs. Maxwell J. Friedman
    • Austin Aries vs. Adam Brooks

    If you are in the Milwaukee area, visit MLWTickets.com for details on how you can attend MLW Fury Road 2019 starting at just $10.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops and MLW.com for additional match announcements.

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  • Von Erichs To Team With Tom Lawlor For MLW Debut At Fury Road (6/1)

    Von Erichs To Team With Tom Lawlor For MLW Debut At Fury Road (6/1)

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced the main event for next month’s Fury Road event has been signed.

    The league recently announced that World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor was tasked with finding partners to face the self-proclaimed “global dealers in violence,” CONTRA Unit. Lawlor has selected none other than MLW newcomers Ross and Marshall Von Erich.

    According to MLW, “Calling the Von Erich ranch on Kauai, Hawaii, Lawlor got a quick ‘yes’ from the newly signed brothers. Lawlor notes banding together with Ross and Marshall Von Erich enables the World Champion to have his own wild card going into a guaranteed wild encounter.”

    Updated Card for MLW Fury Road 2019

    With the addition of the Von Erich brothers to the main event, the following matches are now set for MLW Fury Road on June 1st:

    • MLW World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Ross and Marshall Von Erich vs. CONTRA Unit (Tornado Tag Match)
    • MLW National Openweight Championship tournament finals
    • Mance Warner vs. Sami Callihan (Falls Count Anywhere)
    • Teddy Hart vs. Jimmy Havoc
    • Davey Boy Smith, Jr. vs. Maxwell J. Friedman

    If you are in the Milwaukee area, visit MLWTickets.com for details on how you can attend MLW Fury Road 2019 starting at just $10.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops and MLW.com for additional match announcements.

  • Austin Aries Heading To MLW

    Austin Aries Heading To MLW

    MLW has announced that Austin Aries will be heading to the promotion. The former WWE Cruiserweight and TNA/IMPACT World Champion was hyped on the most recent episode of Fusion. The exact date for Aries’ joining the company has not yet been revealed. Aries has appeared for the promotion previously, having faced ACH in February 2018.

    Aries left IMPACT shortly after losing their World Title to Johnny Impact. This loss took place at their Bound For Glory event last October. The ‘Greatest Man That Ever Lived’ got straight up following the loss seemingly breaking any illusion of injury and flipped off several members of the IMPACT production crew and crowd.

    MLW also recently announced that Ross & Marshall Von Erich have signed with the promotion and will be debuting at their television tapings in Waukesha, Wisconsin on Saturday June 1st. Independent performer Adam Brooks will also be debuting on that event. Brooks has appeared all over the world, including for PROGRESS and PWG.

    You can check out more of our MLW coverage below:

  • Kevin Von Erich Talks Vice Documentary, Fatherhood, more…

    Kevin Von Erich Talks Vice Documentary, Fatherhood, more…

    Kevin Von Erich was featured recently in the Vice documentary “The Last of the Von Erichs.” He was a guest recently on Busted Open Radio.

    “Do your best and trust God. It works for me and I’m sure it’ll for you too,” Kevin said on the show. “I just that hope my story can help some other people so that it’s a benefit to the world.”

    Kevin’s boys Marshall and Ross also appear in the documentary and were recently signed to Major League Wrestling and will debut for the promotion on June 1st. He spoke about how his story is now an uplifting one despite the tragedy which has occurred in the past.

    “This is more beautiful than the blessing of silk,” Kevin spoke of his current situation. “To have all my children with me out here. We all live on one 27-acre farm out here.”

    Kevin and his family moved to the Hawaiian island of Kauai in 2007. Ross and Marshall are still based out of the island.

    “They take care of me, all the kids take care of me,” he continued. “They live by themselves, you know, but it’s love. We live like Hawaiians lived 1000 years ago, I think. A village is like a family.”

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

  • Two Matches Added to MLW Fury Road (6/1)

    Two Matches Added to MLW Fury Road (6/1)

    The card is starting to take shape for Major League Wrestling’s next live event, Fury Road. Several new matches have been announced for the event, which takes place Saturday, June 1st from the Waukesha Expo Center outside Milwaukee, WI.

    The two latest additions are:

    • Davey Boy Smith, Jr. vs. Maxwell J. Friedman
    • Mance Warner vs. Sami Callihan (Falls Count Anywhere)

    Visit MLW.com for in-depth previews on each of these matches.

    MLW Fury Road

    The main event of MLW Fury Road will see MLW World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor teaming up with a mystery partner against CONTRA UNIT.

    We’ll also see MLW crown the first National Openweight Championship. A 4-man tournament is being held over the next two weeks on MLW Fusion. Semi final matches include:

    • Alexander Hammerstone vs. Gringo Loco (This week on MLW Fusion)
    • Rich Swann vs. Brian Pillman Jr. (Next week on MLW Fusion)

    The winners of those matches advanced to the finals at Fury Road.

    If you are in the Milwaukee area, visit MLWTickets.com for details on how you can attend MLW Fury Road 2019 starting at just $10.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops and MLW.com for additional match announcements.

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  • Marshall & Ross Von Erich Sign With MLW

    Marshall & Ross Von Erich Sign With MLW

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) has signed third generation stars Marshall and Ross Von Erich to multi-year contracts. The news was first reported by Sports Illustrated.

    Marshall and Ross are the sons of Kevin Von Erich and grandsons of the late family patriarch Fritz Von Erich. The duo has been honing their skills as a tag team around the world, competing in Israel, England, Australia, Texas and Oklahoma.

    By signing with MLW, the Von Erichs are ready to make an impact on then national stage. They will debut for MLW on June 1st at Fury Road.

    “Signing with MLW is a big deal for,” Ross told SI. “They are the promotion that has allowed us to be with our dad, help out around the ranch, and still wrestle.”

    “We’re able to continue the legacy,” added Marshall. “It’s humbling, we’re honored, and it’s the perfect timing—we’ve never been this ready for this big a stage before.”

    MLW CEO Court Bauer has been working on this deal since January. Bauer says the Von Erichs are determined to write a new chapter in the family’s legacy.

    “It’s poetic,” said Bauer, who noted that the contract still allows Ross and Marshall the opportunity to work in Israel and for Pro Wrestling Noah in Japan. “They’re fighting for their family name and their future. They represent a new hope and a new chapter in the family’s fabled story.”

    For more on the Von Erichs joining Major League Wrestling, visit MLW.com.

  • MLW National Openweight Championship Tournament Participants Announced

    MLW National Openweight Championship Tournament Participants Announced

    Major League Wrestling has announced the tournament participants to crown the first MLW National Openweight Champion. As the name implies, MLW fighters of all weight classes will be eligible to challenge for the belt.

    The MLW National Openweight Championship kicks off on this week’s MLW Fusion. The finals to crown the first champion will be held at MLW Fury Road on Saturday, June 1st at the Waukesha County Expo Center in the greater Milwaukee area.

    MLW matchmakers have announced these semi-final bouts:

    • Alexander Hammerstone vs. Gringo Loco (This week on MLW Fusion)
    • Rich Swann vs. Brian Pillman Jr. (Next week on MLW Fusion)

    Visit MLW.com for information on each of the four competitors.

    If you are in the Milwaukee area, visit MLWTickets.com for details on how you can attend MLW Fury Road 2019 starting at just $10.

    MLW Fury Road 2019

    In addition to National Championship tournament finals, the main event is set for Fury Road. MLW World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor will team with a mystery partneer against CONTRA Unit.

    Other talent signed to appear includes LA Park, the Hart Foundation, Low Ki , Salina de la Renta, Hijo de LA Park, Mance Warner, MJF, Ricky Martinez, Rey Horus, Jordan Oliver, Daga, Air Wolf and more.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops and MLW.com for additional match announcements.

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  • MLW Announces National “Openweight” Championship

    MLW Announces National “Openweight” Championship

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced a new National Championship.

    This will be an “open weight” title, making MLW’s entire roster will be eligible to compete for it. MLW boasts a diverse roster of fighters of all sizes. From super heavyweights down to middleweights, the potential match-ups are endless.

    A 4-man tournament will be held to crown the first MLW National Champion kicks off next month. The finals take place at Fury Road 2019 on Saturday, June 1st from Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Waukesha County Expo Center.

    Tournament participants will be announced later this month.

    “The new championship means bigger fights with greater regularity,” said MLW CEO and founder Court Bauer.

    Visit MLWTickets.com for details on how you can attend Fury Road on June 1st.

    MLW’s Current Champions

    The new openweight National title will be the fourth championship sanctioned by Major League Wrestling. Current champions include:

    • World Champion: “Filthy” Tom Lawlor
    • Tag Team Champions: The Hart Foundation (Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Brian Pillman Jr.)
    • Middleweight Champion: Teddy Hart
  • MLW Announces UK & Ireland TV Deal With FreeSports

    MLW Announces UK & Ireland TV Deal With FreeSports

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) has partnered with FreeSports to bring MLW programming to the UK and Ireland.

    Tomorrow night (Tuesday), a 2-hour MLW Battle Riot special premieres on FreeSports at 10pm. Starting next week, MLW FUSION will air every Monday night on FreeSports at 10pm.

    FreeSports is available on Freeview HD channel 64, Sky channel 422, Virgin 553, FreeSat 252, TalkTalk 64 and BT Vision channel 64. FreeSports is available in Ireland on Sky channel 429.

    MLW CEO Court Bauer calls this a landmark deal for the thriving wrestling league. In a press release sent in to SEScoops, Bauer said, “FreeSports features some of the premier sports leagues in the world. This partnership is going to take MLW to the next level as we take the league global.”

    Richard Webb, COO of FreeSports was quoted, “There is a huge wrestling following in the UK and we are delighted to bring Major League Wrestling, the fastest growing wrestling league to UK viewers. UK wrestling fans will be already familiar with the Hart Foundation, the famous wrestling family as well as Davey Boy Smith Jr.’s father, the British Bulldog who are stars in the promotion.

    “MLW already adds to our whole range of sports including – ice hockey, pool, rugby, football, etc. And it’s all free to 18 million homes in the UK on FreeSports.”

    FreeSports is available in 18 million UK homes through the Freeview, Sky, Freesat, Virgin TV (HD), TalkTalk and BT Platforms.

  • Davey Boy Smith Jr. Critical Of Booking By “Overseas Companies”

    Davey Boy Smith Jr. Critical Of Booking By “Overseas Companies”

    Davey Boy Smith Jr. competed on Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport card yesterday. He defeated Killer Kross in the uniquely-styled event. Afterward, Smith took to Twitter to both praise Game Changer Wrestling and also to critisize his booking by “overseas companies.”

    The Bloodsport event from yesterday featured several former MMA stars such as Phil Baroni, Frank Mir, and Dan Severn. It also featured several pro-wrestlers presenting a more realistic style such as Killer Kross and Jonathan Gresham. Josh Barnett and Minoru Suzuki wrestled in the main event.

    Bloodsport is available on-demand on the FITE app as part of Game Changer Wrestling’s collective.

    Davey Boy Smith Jr. will compete in MLW’s Battle Riot II tonight inside Melrose Ballroom.

    Davey Boy Smith Jr. In 2019

    Davey Boy Smith Jr. currently performs for New Japan Pro Wrestling as 1/2 of the Killer Elite Squad along with Lance Archer. The team are 3x former IWGP Heavyweight tag team champions, 2x former GHC heavyweight tag team champions (Pro Wrestling NOAH) and have twice won the NWA tag team championships as well.

    Davey Boy Smith Jr. also is currently 1/2 of the MLW tag team champions along with Teddy Hart too. The Hart Foundation faction in MLW has quickly become fan-favorites and Teddy Hart is also the promotion’s middleweight champion.