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MLW Underground Results (2/21/23): Alex Hammerstone vs. YAMATO, and Much More

Major League Wrestling held their weekly episode Underground on Feb. 21 at 10 PM ET/ 7 PM PT on Reelz TV.

The episode saw Yamato challenge MLW Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone in the main event. Another match on the card had Calvin Tankman take on Sam Adonis.

MLW fans can watch Underground if they have select cable providers like Direct TV, Verizon Fios, or Spectrum. For people without cable, you can only watch it on Sling TV or Philo. Reelz TV has a page on its website for where to find the channel, depending on your zip code.

If you would like more results for this week’s events in wrestling, please check back on our results section.

MLW Underground Quick Results (2/21)

  1. The episode starts with Mance Warner hitting Real1 with a car. Warner comes out of the car and tells Real1 that their rivalry isn’t over.
  2. We start with Cesar Duran and Sam Adonis, who cut a promo before Adonis’s match with Calvin Tankman. They talk down to the crowd until Tankman interrupts them to start the match.
  3. Sam Adonis with Cesar Duran def. Calvin Tankman with a low blow followed by a 450 Splash.
  4. After the match, Adonis cuts another promo, talking down to the crowd, and calls out Davey Richards. Richards comes out to confront Adonis but gets beaten down by Adonis and the Azteca Henchman. John Hennigan comes out with a steel chair to act like he’s going save Richards but attacks him with the weapon. Adonis and Hennigan continue to assault Richards while Duran berates the crowd until they decide to leave.
  5. The Billington Bulldogs (Thomas & Mark Billington) def. FBI (Little Guido & Ray Jaz) with a Heart Attack/Dropkick combo.
  6. We get a backstage interview with Alex Hammerstone. He shares that he is ready for Yamato, but also says that he is willing to take on Jacob Fatu, if Fatu tries to go after Hammerstone after the match.
  7. We get an interview on the stage ramp with Richards. He calls out Hennigan to a future match. Duran responds backstage and says that he thinks Richards is scared. Hennigan agrees to face Richards next week on MLW Underground.
  8. MLW airs a video package with Fatu showing how he lost the MLW world title to Hammerstone and his rise back to contention. After the video package, Jacob has a off-site promo segment and challenges Hammerstone to a title match at Superfight.
  9. (C) Alex Hammerstone def. Yamato to retain MLW World Heavyweight Championship match with the Nightmare Pendulum.
  10. After the match, a person in a gas mask confronts Hammerstone and gives him a box. The person walks away, and Hammerstone opens it to find an octopus inside. Disgusted, Hammerstone puts the octopus on the ground and walks up the ramp. However, Fatu comes out to address the crowd and the champion. He says that he is coming for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship and adds that if Hammer wants to fight, they could do it tonight. Fatu and Hammerstone get into a brawl before getting seperated by MLW staff to end the show.

MLW Underground Match Highlights

Sam Adonis with Cesar Duran def. Calvin Tankman

The Billington Bulldogs(Thomas & Mark Billington) def. FBI (Little Guido & Ray Jaz)

(C) Alex Hammerstone def. YAMATO to Retain the MLW World Heavyweight Championship

Posted February 21st, 2023 in Results. Tagged: .

Calvin Tankman Wants Another Shot At Jacob Fatu (Exclusive)

Major League Wrestling returned to live wrestling last Saturday night for their Battle Riot III from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA.

I was on-hand at the Battle Riot as a correspondent for SEScoops where I spoke with a few MLW wrestlers and one being Calvin Tankman.

When I asked if he was happy to be at the famous 2300 Arena for his first taping, Tankman answered that it was a dream come true.

“Definitely. My first taping with fans and it’s in a legendary arena where you know, growing up you watch a lot of matches and moments from this very place and dream of wrestling here. So, definitely a dream come true to finally get the opportunity,” Tankman said.

The discussion then moved onto me asking Tankman about who he hopes to wrestle with in MLW by the end of 2021. Tankman names Alex Kane, but then goes on to talk about current MLW World Heavyweight Champion, Jacob Fatu.

“I think I got a little screwed in the title match, so I think there is something to be said with round two with me and Fatu. I mean if anything was proven, it’s that his crown was threatened,” Tankman said.

Other topics discussed include wanting to wrestle Alex Hammerstone, Rhyno/Rhino giving him advice on which cheesesteak place to go to in Philadelphia, and more.

You can watch MLW’s Battle III for free on July 24th with beIN SPORTS or on MLW’s YouTube channel at 10 p.m. EST.

Watch my full interview with Calvin Tankman here:

Posted July 20th, 2021 in Interviews, MLW, News. Tagged: .

Calvin Tankman Signs Multi-Year Deal With MLW

Calvin Tankman has signed with Major League Wrestling. This is a multi-year agreement, according to a press release sent in by MLW. He officially put pen to paper last month and has been training for his eventual debut.

Tankman is a Division 1-recruited football player. He stands at 6’2″ and weighs in at 355 pounds. The super heavyweight possesses a dangerous move-set and uncanny agility for a man of his stature.

MLW CEO Court Bauer had this to say about the league’s latest high-profile acquisition.

“Calvin caught my eye for his athletic explosiveness and versatility as a competitor,” said Bauer. “There isn’t anyone like Calvin Tankman in the sport today and it is our privilege to share this extraordinary competitor with the world.”

Calvin Tankman also had some things to say about the next chapter of his carer. Billed as a “one-man rampage” that fuses power wrestling, brawling and high-flying, Tankman already has his eye on some of MLW’s top stars.

“I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to show what I can do at the next level and MLW has given me that opportunity,” said Tankman. “I want the money, championships, and everything MLW has to offer and I don’t care who I have to go through to get it. It doesn’t matter if it’s Fatu, Hammerstone, or anyone else on the roster when I step in the ring, I’m going to prove that I’m one of the best young wrestler in the world.”

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