Category: MLW

MLW Fusion Preview 2/15/20

The following description of this week’s FUSION has been provided by its executive producers: Richard Holliday, MJF, Alex Hammerstone and Gino Medina – collectively known as The Dynasty.

For 60 minutes your unspectacular, unattractive and financially underwhelming lives will sample the rarified air of excellence as the greatest athletes of any era invite you to their vision of Major League Wrestling.

It will be a dynastic night in Dallas as the Dynasty presents TWO title matches where we guarantee all the gold is coming home to the Dynasty.

In the main event Dallas will finally experience a championship team that brings dignity, honor and affluence to a city long in need of it.  After being screwed by a crooked referee at SuperFight, the World Tag Team Titles are coming home to Richard Holliday and MJF when they finally catch those cowardly Texas born Hawaiian hillbillies the Von Erichs.

Witness history and watch children cry as the goofy Von Erich boys are dethroned and women line-up to kiss and party with the most dynastic force in tag team wrestling: Richard Holliday and MJF.

Viewers will be awe as they take a ride on Muscle Mountain when Alexander Hammerstone defends the National Openweight Championship against Aerostar.  Experience the newest ride with the longest line as Muscle Mountain dominates the competition with a tan that radiates excellence.

Oh… and we also are allowing Konnan to briefly appear on our show. Konnan? You know, the guy who calls himself “the Hulk Hogan of Mexico” despite having NO tan and looking like the stroked out old guy in Breaking Bad.

Anyway, the Narcos villain of the week wannabe will offer up a luchador for Gino Medina to destroy and prove he is what he is (unlike Konnan): truly untouchable.  Then again, who would want to touch Konnan? Gross.

Plus, our lumbering giant Grogan will flex his muscle (and valet our Bugattis)!

Apparently Mance Warner was booked by MLW before we locked in running this week’s FUSION. His presence? TBD…

Join a man allergic to sunlight Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and that eclectic Canadian dialect of Alicia Toot-Toot for a dynastic night in Dallas.

Matches:
•World Tag Team Title Match: The Von Erichs (Champion) vs. MJF & Richard Holliday
•National Openweight Title Match Alexander Hammerstone vs. Aerostar
•Septimo Dragon vs. Gino Medina

Source: MLW.com

MLW Fusion Preview 2/7/20

For the first-time ever Brian Pillman Jr. will challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship as the second-generation Cincinnati kid rumbles with the undefeated Jacob Fatu for his belt.

After a string of victories and an impressive outing in the 2019 Opera Cup, Pillman Jr. has punched his ticket to title town. Will destiny be on young Pillman’s side as he pursues history in his attempt to dethrone the 300 pounder Samoan Smashing Machine? and his shot at the MLW World Heavyweight Title, as he faces Jacob Fatu. Will CONTRA Unit rise up to take down Pillman? Tune in to find out.

Vowing to prove his fighting style is superior, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt Dominic Garrini looks to prove his nickname to be true as the “Bone Collector” squares off with the high-flying luchador Zenshi. Will South America’s double champion use his speed and finesse to thwart the newest member of Team Filthy?  Or will Garrini ground the impressive international aerialist?

After going to war in a street fight with Gino Medina a few weeks ago, the Caribbean Champion Savio Vega squares off with another member of the Dynasty in Richard Holliday.  “The Pride of Puerto Rico” hopes to bring the wrath of the islands upon Holliday, who doesn’t think to kindly of the legend from Puerto Rico.  Will the “Consumers” be buzzing or will Savio be dancing out of Dallas with a major victory?

After a questionable finish to a title fight, the league evaluates the officiating of matches. How will this impact MLW moving forward? Find out!

The Dynasty have some news that may shock the world. What could the elitists be up to?

Ol Mancer pops open some lite beers as he swings by to discuss his 2020 plans.

Join Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and Alicia from Dallas/Ft. Worth for a night of top ranked action.

Matches:
•Zenshi vs. Dominic Garrini
•Caribbean Champion Savio Vega vs. Richard Holliday
•World Heavyweight Title Match: Jacob Fatu (Champion) vs. Brian Pillman Jr.

MLW Announces Big Event With AAA In Mexico

MLW announced today that they are teaming up with AAA to co-promote a big event in Tijuana, Mexico on Friday, March 13 at the historic Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez.

Matches and more details for the big AAA x MLW event will be announced soon.

Below is the full announcement from MLW:

MAJOR LEAGUE WRESTLING AND AAA TO PRESENT HISTORIC CO-PROMOTED EVENT IN MEXICOAAA x MLW Event Set for March 13 in Mexico

MEXICO — Major League Wrestling and AAA Lucha Libre’s collaboration continues on March 13 with a historic co-promoted card in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

The MLW x AAA event will emanate from the historic Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez.

Information on the card and on-sale date for tickets will be revealed soon.

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

This collaboration between the two organizations continues Major League Wrestling’s strategic alliances with international federations to create a unified global system to help introduce the sport to new markets, exchange talent, collaborate on content and develop opportunities for fans, athletes and the sport.

It is MLW’s mission that these efforts present dream matches, easily accessible high quality content and advancements in the sport.

MLW Announces Partnership With Dragon Gate

Announced at Saturday night’s MLW Fightland TV tapings, MLW and Dragon Gate have formed a partnership. Major League Wrestling’s Court Bauer said the working relationship between MLW and Dragon Gate is “coming soon.”

“The gate to the Americas has been opened. @MLW x @dragongate_pro,” Bauer wrote on Twitter.

Post Wrestling reported the two companies had been in talks and signed the deal over the past week. MLW wants to bring Dragon Gate talent to the States, once they go through the process of securing their visas. This process can take time, so no word yet on when talent will begin making appearances.

MLW signed with ICM Partners, who will sell TV and streaming rights for MLW. MLW Studios will also launch, which will create original scripted and non-scripted programming for the promotion.

https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1223837793199194113

MLW has put out a video (seen below) about the two companies working together, along with a press release:

KOBE, JAPAN / NEW YORK — Major League Wrestling and Dragon Gate Pro-Wrestling of Japan today announced the formation of a strategic alliance.

MLW and Dragon Gate Pro-Wrestling will fuse forces to launch a new collaboration focused on a talent exchange and opportunities to share content and participate in other projects.

“The collaboration between MLW and Dragon Gate is a very special opportunity to produce unique events, showcase spectacular talent and create a new canvas for Japanese and American cooperation,” said Court Bauer, CEO and founder of MLW. “We are ecstatic about this partnership.”

Dragon Gate is a world-renowned wrestling organization based out of Kobe, Japan that has revolutionized wrestling.

Transcending traditional Japanese wrestling with its distinct mixture of strong style wrestling and Mexican lucha libre, Dragon Gate is a spectacular packaging unlike any other Japanese organization.

With popular wrestlers such as Ben-K, YAMATO, Shun Skywalker and Narauki Doi among others, Dragon Gate delights fans around the world with their thrilling high-flying acrobatics and inventive moves.

A vibrant trendsetting organization, Dragon Gate emerged in 2004 and reimagined Japanese wrestling in its own vision. Today, Dragon Gate is one of Japan’s most prominent organizations with a global reach, including introducing their SVOD service.

More details on first chapter of the MLW x Dragon Gate collaboration will be revealed soon.

https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1224371694170669056

Source: Wrestling Inc.

MLW Fusion Preview 2/1/20

This week on FUSION, fans are in for a triple treat featuring a no holds barred clash, a World Middleweight Championship bout and the first-ever singles meeting between MJF and Marshall Von Erich.

Since being dethroned at SuperFight, MJF has run his mouth about what he’d do if he ever got in the ring with one of the Von Erichs.  Now the big mouthed New Yorker will get his chance as he battles Marshall Von Erich in their first ever singles clash.
With Ross doing media in Israel, what will happen as MJF with a reloaded Dynasty in-toe squares off with one of Dallas’ favorite sons?
After gaining victory on Injustice last week, Drago aims for a clean sweep as he looks to wrestle the World Middleweight Championship away from the slippery hands of the defending champion Myron Reed.
Will the first Mexican Middleweight Champion be crowned? Will AAA receive MLW championship gold? Will Myron Reed continue his hot streak as champion? The implications of this title match are significant.
After a cowardly attack in his home country of Canada, Davey Boy Smith seeks to strike down CONTRA’s ‘technical assassin’ Simon Gotch in a No Holds Barred battle!
Will Gotch be able to best the 2019 Opera Cup winner, or will the Hybrid fighter be in his element as MLW takes down the ropes and suspends the rules in a fight that can only be decided by knockout or submission?
PLUS: Exclusive comments from Mance Warner after last week’s “Last Tangle In Texas”!

Join Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and Alicia Atout from the sold-out NYTEX Sports Centre in Dallas/Ft. Worth for a night of top ranked action.

Matches:
  • Marshall Von Erich vs. MJF
  • No Holds Barred Match: Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Simon Gotch
  • World Middleweight Title Match: Myron Reed (champion) vs. Drago

New Feature Movie On The Von Erich Family Being Developed

Filmmaker Sean Durkin is currently working on a feature film about WWE Hall of Famers The Von Erich Family, according to Deadline.

Durkin is working with producers Tessa Ross and Juliette Howell, under their House Productions banner, on the movie about the legendary family of pro wrestlers. BBC Films boss Rose Garnett is co-financing development of the project, along with House.

“I’m very excited about this one,” Durkin told Deadline about the Von Erichs movie. “It’s another family portrait, about a wrestling family who revolutionized the sport and then suffered tragedy.”

“Sean is an extraordinary filmmaker and we’re excited to be working with him,” added Tessa Ross.

It looks like the movie will look at the legendary Von Erichs that have passed, their last surviving brother, Kevin Von Erich, and his sons who currently wrestle for Major League Wrestling – MLW Tag Team Champions Ross & Marshall Von Erich.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

MLW Fusion Preview 1/18/20

MLW invites you to experience history in the making as the 2019 Opera Cup comes to a close with the tournament finals on this week’s MLW FUSION.

After 71 years the Opera Cup will be presented to a new winner as Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Brian Pillman Jr. clash in the finals.

Will Smith’s power, technique and sheer size be too much for Pillman? Or, will Pillman’s tenacity prove unstoppable? Tune in to see the Hart Foundation collide before a capacity crowd in New York City.

Complimenting Opera Cup finals is a World Middleweight Championship bout.  In his first title defense, Myron Reed will take on Japan’s El Lindaman. Will the powerful middleweight from Japan bring gold back to the #StrongHearts? Will Injustice prevail as their momentum surges?

Following the heinous attack on Konnan, Savio Vega has challenged Gino “El Intocable” Medina to a New York Street Fight.  The “Brawling Boricua” is not happy with the disrespect shown to his fellow hermano and looks to beat some respect into the newly minted member of the Dynasty.

A new Lifestyles of the Rich and Dynastic brings viewers into the rarified air of the tony 21 Club in midtown Manhattan.  The Dynasty toast their newest member with champagne and caviar. Is this foursome now unstoppable?

Will Tom Lawlor feel the heat for his attack on the Von Erichs? You may be surprised to hear who he is in hot water with!

Will the Opera Cup alternates Injustice interrupt the historic Opera Cup?

Plus, Alicia Atout provides an exclusive with both finalists.

MLW Fusion Preview 1/11/20

The semi-final round of the Opera Cup come to a close as Timothy Thatcher competes with Brian Pillman Jr. for a dance with destiny in the tournament finals.

Thatcher’s exceptional execution has reigned supreme thus far.  Will the catch wrestler’s experience, size and ring generalship be too much for the up and coming 2nd generation Pillman?

Will Pillman defy the odds and mirror his opening round performance displaying his tenacity and heart are intangibles Thatcher can’t match?  Tune in to find out!

Following Tom Lawlor’s exhibition bout and heinous conduct last week, the Von Erichs have accepted Tom’s challenge for a World tag team title match against the Spirit Squad.  Has Lawlor manipulated his hired goons into a scenario to dethrone Ross and Marshall Von Erich?

The high-profile league-wide recruitment of Gino Medina continues…. and Konnan has some truth bombs for the blue-chip luchador. The next chapter of the courtship of “El Intocable” continues on this week’s FUSION.

Meanwhile, Opera Cup alternates Injustice promise to make a statement as they circle their opportunity to enter the Opera Cup.

Showtime Interested In MLW

As previously reported, there has recently been talk of some big news breaking regarding MLW and a major partnership.

Wrestling Inc. has been able to confirm with sources close to the situation that there is interest in MLW from Showtime. There isn’t currently any other specifics known.

While Showtime has not aired any wrestling programming, they have had interest in the genre in the past. The network was in talks with AEW just last year.

Major News Story On MLW To Break Soon?

It’s believed that a major news story on Major League Wrestling will be breaking soon.

There’s no word yet on specifics of the story, but PWInsider reports that there has been a lot of talk on a huge story involving MLW and a new partnership that will be revealed imminently.

MLW Founder, Owner & CEO Court Bauer has been in Los Angeles several times over the past few weeks to meet with potential TV and licensing partners, which appears to be related to the story dropping soon. Word is that the story has a lot of potential to transform MLW’s future in a positive way.

Wrestling Inc Managing Editor Nick Hausman reached out to Bauer, who confirmed that the forthcoming news will be, “transformative to MLW’s immediate and long-term future.”

Bauer, a former WWE creative team writer, originally launched MLW back in 2002, but they shut down in 2004 and later resumed events in the summer of 2017. They are currently based out of New Rochelle, New York. MLW has a weekly TV deal with beIN Sports, and a deal with FITE TV for streaming content. MLW’s current line-up of champions are: MLW World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu, MLW National Openweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone, MLW World Tag Team Champions The Von Erichs, and MLW World Middleweight Champion Myron Reed. A women’s division was launched in November of last year.

Stay tuned for updates on the MLW story that is expected to break soon.

Source: Wrestling Inc.