Month: October 2019

MLW’s Court Bauer Scheduled For TV Meetings This Week

Major League Wrestling boss Court Bauer is scheduled to attend a series of TV meetings in Los Angeles this week, according to PWInsider.

Bauer will be looking to lock in plans to add to MLW’s TV and streaming footprint in 2020. MLW is currently under a multi-year TV deal with BeIN SPORTS, but that allows for them to create additional content for other outlets and platforms.

The meetings are planned to explore what else MLW can add to their line-up beyond their commitments to BeIN SPORTS. The belief is that now is the time to strike to expand MLW’s programming footprint, especially with WWE, AEW, and Impact Wrestling all locked into TV deals.

MLW and BeIN SPORTS are both said to be happy with their current deal.

MLW will hold their first pay-per-view event on November 9 from the Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois – Saturday Night SuperFight. Below is the current card:

No DQ Match for the MLW World Heavyweight Title
LA Park vs. Jacob Fatu (c)

MLW World Middleweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Teddy Hart (c)

Texas Tornado Match for the MLW EM Tag Team Titles
The Von Erichs vs. MJF and Richard Holliday (c)

MLW National Openweight Title Match
Davey Boy Smith, Jr. vs. Alexander Hammerstone (c)

Stairway to Hell Match
Mance Warner vs. Jimmy Havoc

Tom Lawlor vs. Timothy Thatcher

Injustice (Jordan Oliver, Myron Reed Kotto Brazil) vs. Puma King, Gringo Loco, Septimo Dragon

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Xavier Woods Injured At Monday’s WWE Live Event In Australia

Xavier Woods suffered an injury at Monday’s WWE live event in Sydney, Australia.

The injury came during Woods and Big E vs. SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Revival after Woods went down to the mat, clutching his leg. A fan in attendance noted that Woods was whipped into the ropes, but immediately fell down and grabbed the leg or knee.

The referee immediately threw up the dreaded “X” as trainers came out from the back. Woods was checked on and looked to be in pain as Big E and The Revival looked on, concerned. Woods limped away and was helped to the back as the match continued as a Handicap Match with Big E taking the loss to The Revival.

Woods took to Twitter after the show and indicated that he suffered an Achilles tendon injury.

Stay tuned for updates on Woods’ status.

Below are a few fan shots from the match, along with Woods’ tweet:

https://twitter.com/lauharrier/status/1186208052342489088

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Kenny Omega Says He’s Bringing AAA Mega Championship To AEW

During an interview with Lucha Libre AAA’s Hugo Savinovich, Kenny Omega revealed that he will be bringing the AAA Mega Championship. Omega won the title Saturday night at AAA Heroes Inmortales XIII from Fenix.

“I’ve always been a man who said to make history everywhere I go,” Omega said. “I never said it would be easy. Does it look like it was easy? Fenix, you’re still one of the best, I’m just better. You were a great champion, but I will be better. That title, Mega Championship, you might see it back in Mexico, but you will, I promise you, you will see it in AEW.”

Back in February, AEW and AAA formed a working partnership.

The whole interview can be watched in the video below:

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory Results 10/20/19

(Dark Match) Newly signed WWE NXT talent Shotzi Blackheart vs. Madison Rayne –

Winner: Madison Rayne

Dark Match (originally scheduled for the PPV): The Rascalz (Trey, Wentz & Dezmond Xavier) vs. Dr. Wagner Jr., Aerostar & Taurus –

Winners: The Rascalz

20-Person Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match (Winner receives future title shot of their choosing)

  • #1: Eddie Edwards
  • #2 and #3 Reno Scum
  • #4 Jake Deaner
  • #5 Rohit Raju
  • #6 Joey Ryan
  • #7 Jessicka Havoc
  • #8 Rosemary
  • #9 Madman Fulton
  • #10 Cody Deaner
  • #11 Johnny Swinger
  • #12 Jordynne Grace
  • #13 Swoggle
  • #14 Kiera Hogan
  • #15 Raj Singh
  • #16 Tommy Dreamer
  • #17 Kylie Rae
  • #18 Fallah Bahh
  • #19 Sabu
  • #20 Shera

Winner: Eddie Edwards

Impact Knockouts Championship: Taya Valkyrie (c) with John E. Bravo vs. Tenille Dashwood

Winner: Taya Valkyrie

Impact World Tag Team Championship: The North (c) vs. Rich Swann & Willie Mack vs. Rhino & Rob Van Dam –

Winners: The North 

RVD turns his back on Rhino

https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1186088983119437825

Michael Elgin vs. Naomichi Marufuji –

Winner: Michael Elgin 

Impact X-Division Championship – Ladder Match: Jake Crist (c) vs. Tessa Blanchard vs. Daga vs. Ace Austin vs. Ace Romero –

Winner and new X-Division Champion: Ace Austin

Ken Shamrock vs. Moose with Frank Trigg –

Winner: Moose

Impact World Championship – No DQ: Brian Cage (c) vs. Sami Callihan –

Winner: Brian Cage

Kylie Rae Makes Impact Wrestling Debut At Bound For Glory

After requesting her release from All Elite Wrestling over the summer, Kylie Rae just debuted in Impact Wrestling at Bound for Glory.

Kylie was a surprise entrant in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet featuring a mix of men and women, both regular performers and guests, for a chance to earn a title opportunity. Joey Ryan and Swoggle were also surprise competitors in the match.

Eddie Edwards ended up winning the Call Your Shot Gauntlet.

As you may recall, Rae was part of a four-way match at Double or Nothing in Las Vegas and was seemingly pegged to be one of the stars of AEW’s women’s division. Shortly after, however, she deactivated her social media accounts and pulled out of a few bookings.

AEW President Tony Khan later announced Kylie had been granted her release during a media scrum after Double or Nothing. The reason for her request has not been made public.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Joey Ryan Signs With Impact Wrestling, Returned At Bound For Glory

Joey Ryan has signed a multi-year contract with Impact Wrestling, according to SoCal Uncensored. Ryan confirmed the news on Twitter shortly after.

“It made the most sense. @IMPACTWRESTLING has been the most consistent wrestling program on TV for the past 2 years, I get to keep all of my indie dates and best of all, they let me be me.”

At last night’s Impact Wrestling Bound for Glory PPV, Ryan made a surprise appearance in the 20-Person Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match, which you can see in the video below.

Ryan previously worked for Impact Wrestling from 2012 to 2013.

https://twitter.com/JoeyRyanOnline/status/1186088298453913601

Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory 10/20/19

Impact Wrestling’s biggest event of the year is coming to Chicago’s Odeum Expo Center on Sunday, October 20 at 8 pm ET.

Impact World Championship: Brian Cage (c) vs. Sami Callihan

Impact Knockouts Championship: Taya Valkyrie (c) vs. Tenille Dashwood

Impact X-Division Championship – Ladder Match: Jake Crist (c) vs. Tessa Blanchard vs. Daga vs. Ace Austin vs. TBA

Impact World Tag Team Championship: The North (c) vs. Rich Swann & Willie Mack vs. Rhino & Rob Van Dam

Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match: Winner chooses any championship match.

Ken Shamrock vs. Moose

Michael Elgin vs. Naomichi Marufuji

The Rascalz (Trey, Wentz & Dezmond Xavier) vs. Dr. Wagner Jr., Aerostar & Taurus

 

Plus Impact Wrestling presents Prelude to Glory on Friday night and All Glory on Saturday night.

Before the biggest pay-per-view event of the year – Bound for Glory – happens on October 20 in Chicago, Illinois, IMPACT Wrestling’s loaded lineup will be in South Bend, Indiana for Prelude to Glory on IMPACT Plus

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IMPACT Wrestling is teaming up with Warrior Wrestling and Zelo Pro Wrestling to bring fans a night they’re never going to forget. On the eve of Bound for Glory, IMPACT Wrestling is hosting All Glory – an event that allows fans to engage and interact with IMPACT Wrestling’s loaded roster, watch Chicago’s top local talent compete LIVE, plus more events that will be announced in the weeks leading up to this jam-packed weekend. All Glory gives you the chance to get up close and personal with IMPACT Wrestling’s stars and Knockouts in an intimate, fun, and unforgettable setting you’ll only be able to experience on Saturday, October 19 at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park. Make sure you’re at IMPACT Wrestling’s ultimate fan-driven experience… All Glory.

MLW Fusion Preview 10/19/19

England’s Most Dangerous Man Jimmy Havoc will creep behind the camera as executive producer for a hell-raising Major League Wrestling special.

Havoc will bring his twisted vision to national television on beIN SPORTS Network this Saturday night, October 19th.

beIN SPORTS is available nationwide in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

“I am willing to bleed for my art,” said Havoc about his first foray into producing this project for Major League Wrestling.

The card features the debut of the legendary death match luchador Damian 666 as he unleashes carnage in a pentagram death match against Havoc and the brawling Boricua Savio Vega.

In a Tijuana Street Fight, the masked skeleton luchador El Hijo de LA Park will be out for bloodshed as he battles CONTRA Unit’s Josef Samael just 3 weeks before LA Park and Jacob Fatu battle at SuperFight.

Plus: a terrorizing trios bout from Tijuana, Mexico!

But that’s not all!

Will the World Tag Team Champions MJF & Richard Holliday continue to avoid a championship showdown with the Von Erichs?

Salina de la Renta is on the warpath!

An even more emboldened Austin Aries provokes Teddy Hart and more.

Tune in to the ultimate destination for sports: beIN SPORTS this Saturday night October 19 for Jimmy Havoc’s Slaughterhouse 9pm ET / 6pm PT.

MLW Announces New Women’s Division

MLW has announced that their first-ever women’s division match will take place at Blood & Thunder on Saturday, November 9 at the GILT Nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

MLW has announced that their first-ever women’s division match will take place at Blood & Thunder on Saturday, November 9 at the GILT Nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

Zeda Zhang will be in that first match to launch the MLW women’s division, but there’s no word yet on who her opponent will be. MLW noted that officials are “in talks with an undisclosed female fighter” to compete in the match.

Blood & Thunder will also be a MLW Fusion TV taping. The event will have a special matinee bell time of 4pm. Tickets are available now at MLWgo.com.

Below is the full announcement:

MLW Women’s division to launch November 9 in Orlando

Zeda Zhang will break new ground in Major League Wrestling as she ushers in the women’s division November 9 in Orlando, Florida.

MLW today announced Zeda Zhang will fight in the first women’s division match atMLW: Blood & Thunder at GILT Nightclub in Orlando, Florida on November 9. The event will be a MLW FUSION TV taping for beIN SPORTS.

The event has a special matinee bell time of 4:00pm with doors opening at 3:00pm to the general public.

Fans can buy tickets now at MLWgo.com.

Originally competing in MLW in 2018, the gifted Chinese American fighter has journeyed around the world over the last 16 months training in MMA and competing in China and throughout Asian in a quest to further enhance her skills.

Now the stage is set for Zeda Zhang’s return to Major League Wrestling with the first women’s match kicking off the division this fall in Orlando.

As for Zhang’s opponent, MLW can confirm league officials are in talks with an undisclosed female fighter to step into the MLW ring. More details are expected in the coming days.

See history made LIVE in Orlando on November 9.

Ticket prices range from $20-$50 with a limited number of Platinum Packages also available.

This event is an all ages event. 

There is no dress code for this event but bring your signs as cameras will be rolling for MLW FUSION on beIN SPORTS.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Preview 10/18/19

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown and WWE 205 Live episodes will take place from the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana with fallout from the WWE Draft.

* Roman Reigns ready to take the Intercontinental Title from Shinsuke Nakamura

* Bayley joins “Miz TV” in the wake of reclaiming the SmackDown Women’s Championship in brash fashion

* SmackDown Women’s Championship opportunity on the line in Six-Pack Challenge Match – Carmella vs. Nikki Cross vs. Dana Brooke vs. Lacey Evans vs. Sonya Deville vs. Mandy Rose

* The New Day team up with Heavy Machinery against The Revival and Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode