Category: MLW

MLW Fusion Preview 3/23/19

Watch Major League Wrestling nationwide and in Canada each week on beIN SPORTS Saturdays 9pm ET / 7pm PT and on YouTube Sundays 12pm ET / 9am PT.

The destroyer LA Park is summoned by Salina de la Renta to battle Mance Warner in a Death Match in the main event. Ol Mancer faces his gravest challenge in just his second outing in MLW.  Can the Bucksnort brawler overcome the Mexican masochist?

Alex Hammerstone, MJF and Richard Holliday have united to form The Dynasty… and now The Hart Foundation are out for payback following the shocking ending to last week’s MLW FUSION.  What type of receipt does Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Brian Pillman Jr. have in store for The Dynasty? Brian Pillman Jr. faces his biggest challenge to date in Alex Hammerstone.

“Filthy” Tom Lawlor brings us inside his fight camp as he prepares to defend his World Championship at the Battle Riot on April 5th. How is Lawlor doing after CONTRA’s attack? Tune in to find out.

Speaking of CONTRA Unit, the global dealers in violence finally break their silence following turning MLW on its head.

The Battle Riot control center reveals more participants and a world championship title match!

Matches:

  • DEATH MATCH: LA Park (presented by Salina de la Renta) vs. Mance Warner
  • Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Alex Hammerstone
  • Myron Reed vs. Gringo Loco

Join Jim Cornette and Rich Bocchini ringside in Chicago as Major League Wrestling presents the fastest and most dangerous hour of combat sports you’ll experience anywhere in the world.

Watch MLW FUSION Saturday nights on beIN SPORTS at 9pm ET/6pm PT.  Don’t get beIN? Subscribe to MLW’s YouTube channel for free and stream binge on MLW FUSION anytime anywhere!

MLW CEO Court Bauer Discusses AEW & States That MLW Talent Can Work Anywhere But WWE

MLW CEO Court Bauer was a guest on Wrestling Inc’s WINCLY podcast. During the interview, he addressed a number of topics, including MLW’s relationship with other companies.

On Wrestlers Working Elsewhere: “We signed MJF and Lucha Bros… we’ve had these guys for a while so there’s a mutual coolness there,” Bauer said. “There’s not a problem. We don’t block anyone from working anywhere. We only have one company where they’re prohibited working for which is WWE.”By doing that, if they end up on national TV somewhere – that’s great exposure. Now people are familiar with you elsewhere and also here.”

On AEW Entering The Mix: “I am very interested in the seeing the direction AEW goes. My philosophy is tide rises all ships. As long as your business is running at a high level and clicking with your fan base, you’re gonna do fine and the fans will support it. The fans will go beyond just one product. If AEW does well…if MLW does well, then that’s great for fans and the talent. It’s great for anyone. For every success story in wrestling, that helps validate it to a larger audience. To licensing people. To TV people. To potential investors….You don’t want a landscape where just one or two companies are successful – that doesn’t indicate a healthy industry.”

On AEW/MLW Wrestlers Leaving To Join AEW Full-Time: “We have very healthy and open lines of communication with [AEW] and I don’t anticipate it being an issue…. Whenever you can find a way to work together and take the ego out of the equation, you find that life is easier and business is better. The business problem people have in wrestling is ego…. Just get over it. It’s important to stay humble but also to be strategic and see the bigger picture.”

MLW Fusion Preview 3/16/19

Watch Major League Wrestling nationwide and in Canada each week on beIN SPORTS Saturdays 9pm ET / 7pm PT and on YouTube Sundays 12pm ET / 9am PT.

For over a month Maxwell Jacob Friedman has been a thorn in the Hart Foundation’s side.  He brutally attacked Teddy Hart on his birthday following Hart defending the belt. Then, MJF and his preppy accomplice Richard Holliday manipulated themselves into a World Tag Team match against the Hart Foundation.

Who is the true dynasty? MJF and Holliday or the Hart Foundation? Once the bell rings in the main event, we may finally have our answer.

Speaking of questions, what was the deal with Tom Lawlor’s sketchy physician last week? What’s the real prognosis for the World Champion? Find out on FUSION!

Ol Mancer is back and this week he makes his debut as a color analyst ringside with Rich Bocchini and Jim Cornette. What’s Bucksnort’s favorite son have to say about his recent issues with Salina de la Renta’s Promociones Dorado?

CONTRA Unit’s Jacob Fatu & Josef Samael make their debut and they promise to show MLW why they are the global dealers in violence. What does that mean? Tune in to find out!

Who are the latest participants in the 2019 Battle Riot®? Find out in the control center!

Matches: 

  • World Tag Team Title Match: The Hart Foundation vs. MJF & Richard Holliday
  • Hijo de LA Park vs. Puma King
  • CONTRA’s Josef Samael & Jacob Fatu in action

Join Jim Cornette and Rich Bocchini ringside in Chicago as Major League Wrestling presents the fastest and most dangerous hour of combat sports you’ll experience anywhere in the world.

Watch MLW FUSION Saturday nights on beIN SPORTS at 9pm ET/6pm PT.  Don’t get beIN? Subscribe to MLW’s YouTube channel for free and stream binge on MLW FUSION anytime anywhere!

Jim Cornette Extends MLW Return; Set For More Shows

MLW issued the following announcement on Wednesday 3/13/19:

Prepare to experience more Jim Cornette on Major League Wrestling broadcasts.

MLW today announced that the league has come to terms with Jim Cornette to extend his presence ringside as an analyst for Major League Wrestling programming.

“Jim is very talented and we’re very happy he’ll be staying on with us,” MLW CEO Court Bauer said in a statement. “He brings a unique personality and presence to FUSION and anything else he does for us. His talents in front of the camera and behind it our invaluable to the league and its wrestlers.”

Cornette is scheduled for MLW’s New York City return on April 4th and 5th. The “Louisville Slugger” will also be present for MLW’s Milwaukee debut on June 1st and return to Chicago on July 6th. Tickets are on sale for all events at MLWTickets.com.

Cornette surprised the sport with his return at MLW: Intimidation Games in Chicago on March 3rd’s live broadcast on beIN SPORTS. (Watch)

Wrestling News Blog Podcast Episode Two – King Kong Bundy, AEW, Memphis Wrestling & More

In this week’s Wrestling News Blog Podcast Episode Two, Ed remembers King Kong Bundy, discusses All Elite Wrestling, Memphis Wrestling, Jim Ross and more.

Segment One – King Kong Bundy

Segment Two – This past week in wrestling news

Segment Three -All Elite Wrestling (AEW)

Segment Four -RAW Women’s Championship Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania 35: (C) Ronda Rousey vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair

Segment five – Blast from the Past: Jerry Lawler foes in Memphis Wrestling Territory

Wrestling News Blog Podcast is available on all major podcast apps such as Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts and Stitcher.

MLW Fusion Preview 3/9/19

Watch Major League Wrestling nationwide and in Canada each week on beIN SPORTS Saturdays 9pm ET / 7pm PT and on YouTube Sundays 12pm ET / 9am PT.

Jim Cornette is back calling wrestling in prime time. The media has praised the return of the “Louisville Slugger” so don’t miss his sophomore outing as he sits ringside with Rich Bocchini for a night of action! Moments after escaping the solid steel cage to retain the World Heavyweight Championship, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor was savagely attacked by the group identifying themselves as CONTRA.  This week on FUSION, we’ll get an update on Lawlor’s injuries and perhaps learn more about CONTRA. The Hart Foundation aren’t in a good mood following MJF and Richard Holliday’s recent actions. Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Brian Pillman speak candidly on their upcoming World Tag Team Title defense against MJF and Holliday. Mance Warner will be in the house. What’s Ol Mancer up to? Most likely lariats and light beers! Salina de la Renta will break her silence after last week’s steel cage match where Low Ki failed to reclaim the belt.  What is on the empresaria’s mind? Is the house of Promotions Dorado on shaky ground? Tune in to find out. There will also be a qualifying match for the 2019 Battle Riot. Will veteran DJZ punch his ticket to the 40-wrestler extravaganza or will newcomer Ace Austin silence the electric Filipino grappler? Tune in for this high flying, high stakes encounter.

Matches: 

  • Ace Romero vs. Simon Gotch
  • Battle Riot Qualifying Match: DJZ vs. Ace Austin
  • Alex Hammerstone vs. Isaias Velasquez

Join Jim Cornette and Rich Bocchini ringside in Chicago as Major League Wrestling presents the fastest and most dangerous hour of combat sports you’ll experience anywhere in the world. Watch MLW FUSION Saturday nights on beIN SPORTS at 9pm ET/6pm PT.  Don’t get beIN? Subscribe to MLW’s YouTube channel for free and stream binge on MLW FUSION anytime anywhere!

Jim Cornette Discusses His New Gig As MLW Commentator.

Jim Cornette discusses his new gig as MLW commentator as well as what his future plans are on his latest Jim Cornette Experience Podcast.

You can listen at this link.

Jim Cornette Debuts As New Color Commentator At MLW TV Tapings

It was announced at the tip of the MLW TV tapings in Chicago, IL that legendary pro wrestling manager Jim Cornette has joined MLW as a new color commentator. He is currently in the booth alongside regular MLW commentator Rich Bocchini. We are told that Tony Schivone was unable to do commentary for tonight’s tapings due to his commentary commitments to the Georgia Bulldogs. No word on why Matt Striker did not take his spot, as he has traditionally done when Schivone has other commitments.

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“The breadth and depth of our commentator pool sets the bar,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “Each commentator or analyst excels at bringing a passion for the sport which is a key driving force behind MLW’s programming.”

MLW’s broadcast team is rich in experience and diversity.  Jim Cornette joins Rich Bocchini, Tony Schiavone and Matt Striker on the English call of the action while Andres Bermudez, Salina de la Renta and Carlos Casado provide Spanish commentary for MLW Fusion.

MLW will make announcements regarding their broadcast assignments on a case-by-case basis.

A prolific mind and mouth within wrestling for years, James E. Cornette has enjoyed a brilliant career of presenting talent in front of crowds and developing them behind the scenes.

Additionally, Cornette is a highly regarded color analyst having giving insight and analysis over the years for WCW, Jim Crockett Promotions, the NWA and WWE.

A celebrated yet despised manager, Cornette led the likes of the Midnight Express, the Heavenly Bodies, WWF Champion Yokozuna, Vader, Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith and countless others to triumph and titles.

When not managing, Cornette found success operating Smoky Mountain Wrestling as well as advising WWE Chairman Vince McMahon in addition to his work at OVW where he coached and developed the likes of John Cena, Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar and countless others.

Today, the Louisville Slugger continues to run his mouth as he swings a verbal tennis racquet on his hit weekly podcasts: the Jim Cornette Experience and Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru.

MLW Fusion Live Preview 3/2/19

MLW returns to Chicago tomorrow night March 2nd with MLW: Intimidation Games at Cicero Stadium.

The following matches will air live on beIN SPORTS!

* MLW World Championship – Steel Cage Match: (C) “Filthy” Tom Lawler vs. Low Ki

* Lucha Bros vs. Team AAA (Taurus & Laredo Kid)

* MLW World Tag Team Championship: (C) The Hart Foundation (Teddy Hart & Davey Boy Smith Jr.) vs. MJF & Richard Holliday

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MLW & beIN SPORTS Team Up For Free 2 Hour Live Special On April 5

MLW announced the following:

Image result for BEIN SPORTS TO AIR NEXT LIVE MLW NETWORK SPECIAL NATIONWIDE ON FRIDAY NIGHT APRIL 5TH 8PM ET NEW YORK – Riot with Major League Wrestling on Friday night April 5th as MLW presents the 2019 Battle Riot® as a 2-hour network special on beIN SPORTS live from New York City’s Melrose Ballroom. (buy tickets) The live broadcast will feature the 40-wrestler Battle Riot plus more matches. “The sport reaches its annual peak the weekend of April 5th and what better way to give the fans something big than to give it away for free as a 2 hour special featuring the Battle Riot?,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. What is the Battle Riot®? A mash-up of a battle royal, royal rumble and anything goes street fight, this super-sized main event will feature 40 wrestlers with new participants entering the ring every 60 seconds. There will be surprises! There will be legends! There will be WTF entries! And there will be no disqualifications! Elimination is by pinfall, submission or by throwing an individual over the top rope. Anything is possible April 5th in a Battle Riot! What does the winner get? The winner gets a World Heavyweight Title Shot anywhere, anytime! It could be that night; it could be in 6 months. The challenger has the key to unlock an instant title shot against whoever the champion is! Tickets start at $20 at MLWTickets.com! See the 2019 Battle Riot® LIVE in New York April 5 at the Melrose Ballroom as MLW presents a live national network special for beIN SPORTS (buy tickets). Watch MLW Fusion on beIN SPORTS Saturday nights.

BEIN SPORTS TO AIR NEXT LIVE MLW NETWORK SPECIAL NATIONWIDE ON FRIDAY NIGHT APRIL 5TH 8PM ET   

NEW YORK – Riot with Major League Wrestling on Friday night April 5th as MLW presents the 2019 Battle Riot® as a 2-hour network special on beIN SPORTS live from New York City’s Melrose Ballroom. (buy tickets)

The live broadcast will feature the 40-wrestler Battle Riot plus more matches.

“The sport reaches its annual peak the weekend of April 5th and what better way to give the fans something big than to give it away for free as a 2 hour special featuring the Battle Riot?,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer.

What is the Battle Riot®? 
A mash-up of a battle royal, royal rumble and anything goes street fight, this super-sized main event will feature 40 wrestlers with new participants entering the ring every 60 seconds.

There will be surprises!

There will be legends!

There will be WTF entries!

And there will be no disqualifications!

Elimination is by pinfall, submission or by throwing an individual over the top rope.

Anything is possible April 5th in a Battle Riot!

What does the winner get? 
The winner gets a World Heavyweight Title Shot anywhere, anytime!  It could be that night; it could be in 6 months. The challenger has the key to unlock an instant title shot against whoever the champion is!

Tickets start at $20 at MLWTickets.com!

See the 2019 Battle Riot® LIVE in New York April 5 at the Melrose Ballroom as MLW presents a live national network special for beIN SPORTS (buy tickets).

Watch MLW Fusion on beIN SPORTS Saturday nights.