Category: MLW

Savio Vega Suffers Injury During MLW Match

Former WWE star Savio Vega suffered an injury on the latest episode of MLW’s TV show — and the company has released an update on his current status.

MLW Fusion this week featured the 55-year-old wrestler in the main event against National Openweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone.

During the final moments of the match, Savio hit his head on an exposed turnbuckle before Hammerstone hit his finisher called “The Nightmare Pendulum” to win the match.

As you can see in the video below, however, Vega’s legs clearly didn’t make a full rotation while taking the move and they crush underneath him on the mat. MLW says Vega lost movement in his legs and “barely avoided a compound fracture” of his right lower leg in the moment.

The rest of the update from MLW reads as follows:

The league’s medical team moved in quickly to stabilize Vega as FUSION went off the air. Soon thereafter Vega would be en route to New York Hospital for Special Surgery. An orthopedic surgeon as well as the chief of spine surgery at the hospital diagnosed Vega with a severe stinger.

While the league expects Vega to fully recover, a return to the ring is unknown. As such, Vega remains on the injured reserved list.

Watch the moment it occurred below in the video below at the 48 minute mark:

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

MLW Fusion Preview 8/10/19

The rise of CONTRA Unit continues as a new soldier is revealed. Who is the mysterious culprit that blinded Marshall Von Erich last week on FUSION? CONTRA vows to make a statement about the incident and their upcoming battle in the War Chamber.

Speaking of CONTRA, Josef Samael and Simon Gotch will be in tag team action as the global dealers in violence continue their campaign of chaos in Major League Wrestling.

Tom Lawlor and Ross Von Erich have agreed to speak on camera and give fans an update on the status of Marshall Von Erich’s eyes after the shocking incident involving CONTRA last week.

The lifestyles of the Rich and Dynastic is back. The elitists promise to give “Joe 6-pack” at home rare access to high society.

Then, National Openweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone enters the ring as he takes on the top ranked Caribbean wrestler – the legendary Savio Vega. Will the can’t miss franchise player Hammerstone conquer the king of the Caribbean?

Promociones Dorado’s newest and perhaps most dangerous luchador Bestia 666 promises to unleash carnage as he takes on the “Tijuana Thriller” Rey Horus.  Salina de la Renta has not forgotten or forgiven Rey Horus after some bitter negotiations on a contract and now she sends the “Devil of Baja” to inflict some pain and punishment.

The summer of the Southern Psychopath continues and ol Mancer has some good news on as business has just picked up for the Bucksnort Brawler. What does that mean exactly? Tune in to find out!

Emanating from a sold-out Melrose Ballroom in New York City, join Tony Schiavone and Rich Bocchini as they call the fastest 60 minutes of fighting in the sport.

MLW Fusion Preview 8/3/19

The sweet science of technical wrestling will be showcased in the main event as Davey Boy Smith Jr. squares off with globetrotting grappler Timothy Thatcher.

In this first-time ever encounter, two heavyweights clash in what is expected to be a classic contest of two top level athletes.

The “Lone Wolf of Brooklyn” Low Ki will square off with middleweight Jimmy Yuta.

Will the young competitor be able to stop the seemingly unstoppable knockout force that Low Ki has been bringing to the division this summer?

The self-proclaimed golden boys of Major League Wrestling – The Dynasty debut their new series, Lifestyles of the Rich and Dynastic. What does the National Openweight Champion and World Tag Team Champions have in store for their premiere episode? Tune in to find out.

CONTRA Unit has been spotted in the most dangerous corners of the world over the last few weeks… and this week they have a message for Tom Lawlor and the Von Erich’s challenge.

What’s up with the tweet Kaci Lennox put out featuring Georgia Smith and Alex Hammerstone?

Konnan is ready to dish some truth bombs on Salina de la Renta and Promociones Dorado – courtesy of Salina’s phone. What does the guiding light of lucha libre have in store for the empresaria?

The Spirit Squad’s Kenny Doane and Mike Mondo are back and they are ready to showcase why they are the top tag team in the division as they participate in an open workout.

Plus, the Von Erichs are in the house!

Join Tony Schiavone and Rich Bocchini as they call the action from New York City’s Melrose Ballroom.

MLW Signs Undefeated Kickboxer, Debuts In September

Major League Wrestling has announced that they signed undefeated kickboxer and Los Angeles MMA fighter Douglas James.

Douglas James was trained by Eddie Bravo, the founder of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu and is a former No-Gi jiujitsu world champion. He’s also considered one of the top prospects on the California pro-wrestling circuit.

MLW CEO Court Bauer commented about the recent signing.

“DJ is the evolution of what it is to be a hybrid professional wrestler,” Bauer said.

Douglas James will make his MLW debut on Sept. 7 at MLW’s first-ever event in Dallas at the NYTEX Sports Centre.

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Source: Wrestling Inc.

MLW Fusion Preview 7/27/19

This week on FUSION feel the heat as the war between CONTRA Unit and the Von Erich boys rages on.

Ross and Marshall Von Erich fight CONTRA Unit’s Josef Samael and Simon Gotch in an unsanctioned match. League officials have secured additional security to ensure the safety of the fans as Cicero Stadium hosts the next battle in this on-going war.

Mance Warner has been raising hell on FUSION and this week Promociones Dorado is determined to retrieve the golden ticket Ol Mancer grabbed 2 weeks ago during a wild fight in the streets of Chicago.

Salina has conjured up Bestia 666 to collect the powerful ticket that grants LA Park a title shot. Will the “Baja Devil” beat Mancer and thus get her the golden ticket back? Find out as Mance Warner battles Bestia 666 in a Mexican Death Match with the golden ticket on the line.

There are shocking rumors and innuendo swirling around some shocking people in Major League Wrestling. What’s the story? Tune in to find out.

Ricky Martinez has demanded a rematch against Low Ki to prove his worth to Salina de la Renta. Will the “Lone Wolf of Brooklyn” crack Martinez with another KO and loss?

“The Base God” Gringo Loco wrestles the South American double champion Zenshi as lucha libre is on full display.

The saga between Konnan and Salina de la Renta continues. With brewing bitterness between the guiding light of lucha libre and the Empresaria, what’s next? Make sure to watch FUSION!

Kotto Brazil wants some justice?

Tom Lawlor has a shocking challenge for CONTRA.

Join Rich Bocchini and Jim Cornette ringside from the sold-out Cicero Stadium in Chicago for the fastest 60 minutes in pro wrestling.

MATCHES:

  • Unsanctioned Match: The Von Erichs vs. CONTRA Unit
  • Mexican Death Match for the Battle Riot ticket: Mance Warner vs. Bestia 666
  • Low Ki vs. Ricky “El Sicario” Martinez
  • Gringo Loco vs. Zenshi

MLW Announces Partnership With Pro Wrestling NOAH

Major League Wrestling has announced that they are partnering with Pro Wrestling NOAH. MLW CEO Court Bauer confirmed that the relationship between the two companies includes a talent-exchange agreement and content collaboration.

According to PWInsider, NOAH and MLW locked a deal three weeks ago when Bauer was in Japan but the roots of the relationship began when GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion Minoru Tanaka came to the United States to work for MLW in April.

MLW issued the following:

It is with great honor that Major League Wrestling partners with Pro Wrestling NOAH to form an alliance.

This all-encompassing partnership will feature athletes exchanged between the two organizations as well as opportunities to share content in addition to other opportunities.

The partnership will commence with an MLW wrestler participating in the 2019 N-1 Victory tour that commences this August.  The wrestler will be revealed at a later date.

“Pro Wrestling NOAH has a rich history of promoting some of the grandest wrestling bouts in the history of the sport,” said MLW CEO and Founder Court Bauer. “This is a very exciting partnership.  We look forward to joining NOAH and beginning a new voyage for a new era.”

MLW Fusion Preview 7/20/19

This week on Fusion, experience TWO big main events in 60 minutes of fighting.

One of Mexico’s greatest rivalries continues as LA Park and Dr. Wagner Jr. clash in tag team competition. In a multi-generational melee, both legendary luchadores will team with their respective son with national pride on the line.  In a match Promociones Dorado’s Salina de la Renta brokered, this spectacular bout has international implications.

In the other main event, the bitter feud between the Hart Foundation and the Dynasty continues as Davey Boy Smith Jr. challenges Alex Hammerstone for the National Openweight Championship.  Just 7 days after the Dynasty’s shocking World Tag Team Championship win, Davey Boy Smith looks to wrestle gold away from the emerging franchise player within Dynasty.

Following the turbulent events last week involving the “Southern Psychopath,” Salina de la Renta summons a Tijuana gremlin to do her bidding. Can the desperate de la Renta somehow find a way to get the 2019 Battle Riot golden ticket?

Plus, the Von Erich boys have some fighting words for CONTRA Unit.

Georgia Smith has an exclusive interview with The Dynasty as the trio celebrate their shocking World Tag Team Championship win

Konnan has a surprise of his own for Salina de la Renta… what is it? One thing is for sure, the guiding light of lucha libre knows how to keep it 100 and play dirty.

CONTRA has sent in a video and is insisting on MLW playing it. What does the video contain? Tune in to find out!

MLW Fusion Preview 7/13/19

This week on FUSION MLW enters an unexpected new era with CONTRA Unit in control of the World Heavyweight Championship.  What’s next for the reigning World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu?  Find out as the global dealers in violence continue to seize power and influence in Major League Wrestling.

After stealing one of the World Tag Team Titles last month, the Dynasty’s MJF and Richard Holliday may have baited the Hart Foundation into a title bout but are they ready for the carnage of a ladder match? The world will find out as the Hart Foundation battles the Dynasty in the main event with the championship gold hanging high above the ring in a much-anticipated ladder match!

Empresaria Salina de la Renta is teasing that she will possibly elaborate on the dirt she has on Konnan. What could the Puerto Rican powerbroker be up to?

Promociones Dorado may also want to be on the lookout as the summer of the Southern Psychopath continues. Ol Mancer has vowed to raise some hell on this week’s Fusion.

“The Lone Wolf of Brooklyn” is on the prowl will be in action as Low Ki takes on All American amateur Ariel Dominguez. Will the knockout artist claim another victim? Tune in to find out.

The summertime rivalry between Air Wolf and Ace Austin as the dynamic middleweights square off in a rematch. Will the Atlantic City native Austin have a wildcard up his sleeve as he looks to avenge his loss to the 19-year old masked sensation Air Wolf?

Matches:

  • Ladder Match for the World Tag Team Championship: The Hart Foundation (champions) vs. The Dynasty’s MJF & Richard Holliday
  • Ace Austin vs. Air Wolf
  • Low Ki vs. Ariel Dominguez

MLW Announces Company’s First Pay-Per-View Event

MLW is capitalizing on its current momentum by holding their first pay-per-view event.

CEO Court Bauer told Sports Illustrated MLW’s debut PPV “Saturday Night SuperFight” will go down on November 2.

The show will take place at Cicero Stadium near Chicago and all MLW titles will be on the line.

“This is a chance for MLW to make a statement,” Bauer told the publication. “We want to give value to our fans. That’s why we’re charging only $19.95.”

As of now, the show will be available on all cable and dish carriers in the United States and Canada.

MLW’s weekly show FUSION airs every Saturday night on beIN Sports.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

MLW Presents Kings of Colosseum LIVE on beIN SPORTS 7/6/19

Major League Wrestling present its next live national network special this Saturday night July 6 on beIN Sports at 9pm EST / 6pm PST entitled “MLW: KINGS OF COLOSSEUM”.  (buy tickets)

Emanating from Cicero Stadium in Chicago, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against 300 pound Jacob Fatu of CONTRA Unit in the main event.

Saturday’s broadcast will also feature the first-ever Jim Cornette Experience LIVE.  The legendary Jim Cornette will interview Promociones Dorado empresaria Salina de la Renta. What happens when the outspoken Cornette tangles with the Bruja? Anything can and will happen on the Jim Cornette Experience LIVE!

Fresh off of being crowned the inaugural National Openweight Champion, Alex Hammerstone will host the “Star Spangled Hammer Challenge”. Who will step up to take on the new champ? Find out this Saturday night LIVE on beIN SPORTS!

In middleweight action, Rey Horus will collide with Myron Reed. Will the Tijuana Thriller bump Reed down in the rankings or will the #Justice crusader clinch a critical victory?

Watch MLW Kings of Colosseum LIVE on beIN SPORTS this Saturday night July 6th at 9pm EST/6pm PST.

If you’re in the Chicagoland area, extremely limited tickets are available for $10 at MLWTickets.com.

The card begins locally at 7pm CT; with the live broadcast beginning 9pm ET/8pm CT.