Jim Cornette discusses his new gig as MLW commentator as well as what his future plans are on his latest Jim Cornette Experience Podcast.
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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.
https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1102207364902600712
“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
MLW & beIN SPORTS Team Up For Free 2 Hour Live Special On April 5
MLW announced the following:
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.
MLW Fusion Preview 2/23/19
Watch Major League Wrestling nationwide and in Canada on beIN SPORTS Saturdays 9pm ET / 7pm PT and on YouTube Sundays 12pm ET / 9am PT.
World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor has a message for Low Ki as the two prepare for next week’s steel cage championship bout at Intimidation Games.
While Low Ki trains away from the cameras in Puerto Rico, Salina de la Renta provides exclusive comments on the ex-champ and next week’s steel cage title fight in Chicago.
In the midst of appealing his suspension, Rich Swann is in action as he takes on the 4th generation athlete Lance Anoa’i. After for 2 physical altercations, where’s Swann’s head at? The league will be carefully watching Swann’s conduct during this bout on Fusion.
Aerostar makes his debut as he squares off with Rey Horus in a clash of two superb luchadores. Will Horus, the cousin of Rey Mysterio Jr., make a big splash in his MLW return or will Aerostar triumph in his debut? Tune in to find out!
Mance Warner makes his debut. See what Ol Mance is all about as the lariating brawler battles Mance Warner.
H2tv is back and Teddy Hart has some words for MJF and Holliday… and everyone in the sport. Speaking of MJF and Holliday, the dynastic duo comment on last week’s shocking attack on Hart.
Matches:
- Aerostar vs. Rey Horus
- Rich Swann vs. Lance Anoa’i
- Mance Warner vs. Jimmy Yuta
Join Rich Bocchini and Matt Striker ringside in Philadelphia 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 Fusion Preview 2/16/19
Watch Major League Wrestling nationwide and in Canada on beIN SPORTS Saturdays 9pm ET / 7pm PT and on YouTube Sundays 12pm ET / 9am PT.
Who is the real World Middleweight Champion? The man who forfeited the title due to injury or the man who claimed the vacant belt in a ladder match in December?
Tonight on Fusion the world will finally find out as the reigning champion Teddy Hart takes on the first champion MJF with the belt on the line!
We’ve seen some suspect conduct from Rich Swann the last month or two. Swann plays the showman card but what’s he really like underneath that facade?
Swann will be tested when he faces an emerging player in the middleweight division in Ace Austin.
Plus: Alex Hammerstone makes his debut as he takes on collegiate wrestler turned pro Ariel Dominguez.
H2tv looks at Davey Boy Smith Jr.’s passion for Chinese formalwear as he meets a lovely lady from Japan. Is love in the air? Tune in!
Matches:
- World Middleweight Title Bout: Teddy Hart (c) vs. MJF
- Rich Swann vs. Ace Austin
- Alex Hammerstone vs. Ariel Dominguez
Join Rich Bocchini and Matt Striker ringside in Philadelphia 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 Fusion Moving To Saturday Nights On beIN SPORTS
Starting this Saturday, MLW will move to Saturdays on beIN SPORTS and to Monday nights on the Spanish network, beIN SPORTS en Espanol. “With the majority of our cards on Saturday nights and beIN interested in doing more live broadcasts in 2019, it made sense to move the show to Saturdays,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “Saturday night wrestling has a history dating back decades. It’s an honor to bring that tradition back starting this Saturday night on beIN.”
https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1095039601620721665
MLW Fusion Preview 2/8/19
A new era is underway in Major League Wrestling! Join the renegades of professional wrestling from South Philadelphia at the historic 2300 Arena for an episode of Fusion that will have a shocking goodbye, a few hellos and top ranked wrestlers from around the world.
For months Brian Pillman Jr. has been as he says, “shattering the illusion of the false legends” only for Tommy Dreamer to take exception to Pillman’s disrespect for the sport and its legends. Tonight the final chapter is written in the Pillman-Dreamer war as both men select a mystery partner in a showdown in South Philadelphia’s hallowed grounds known as the 2300 Arena.
There are reports that the new World Heavyweight Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor has been partying all week coast to coast with the belt. Will we possibly see a glimpse of the new champ on the show?
Konnan will make his return after recovering from the brutal ending to the December World Championship title fight in Miami! What’s on the mind of the Lucha Bros. consigliere? Speaking of the Lucha Bros….
Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix say goodbye?
Matches:
- Mystery Tag Team Match: Brian Pillman Jr. & ? vs. Tommy Dreamer & ?
- Puma King vs. Gringo Loco
- Myron Reed vs. DJZ
Join Rich Bocchini and Matt Striker ringside in Philadelphia as Major League Wrestling presents the fastest and most dangerous hour of combat sports you’ll experience anywhere in the world.
Watch MLW FUSION Friday nights on beIN SPORTS at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Don’t get beIN? Subscribe to MLW’s YouTube channel for free and stream binge on MLW FUSION anytime anywhere!
Pentagon Jr And Fenix Will Wrestle In AEW, But They Don’t Have Exclusive Deals, Finished Up With MLW
Pro Wrestling Sheet has confirmed Pentagon Jr and Fenix are not locked down to exclusive AEW contracts at this point.
In case you missed it, The Young Bucks made an appearance at Friday night’s “Come Hell or High Water” event in Atlanta after the Lucha Bros defeated SCU.
The AEW VPs stated Pentagon and Fenix are the second best tag team in the world, but they’d have to join All Elite Wrestling if they want to prove they’re number one. The Bucks then said they didn’t have formal AEW contracts to offer, but a handshake agreement would work.
Before that could happen though, the group were attacked from behind by local wrestlers. SCU, The Young Bucks and Lucha Bros fought them off … then the two tag teams shook hands.
Things got confusing hours later, however, after Chris Jericho tweeted saying the tag team had signed exclusive agreements with AEW — which would call their statuses with AAA, CMLL, Impact and Lucha Underground into question.
According to Lucha Central, Pentagon and Fenix will work dates for AEW but they’ve yet to sign an exclusive agreement. This means they’ll continue to fulfill promised dates in 2019 and work for a multitude of companies.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Yesterday, MLW CEO Court Bauer thanked Pentagon and Fenix for their time in MLW, reigning as tag champs for over seven months. Bauer continued, “Wherever you go next always know you both are 1000000000% leyendas de Lucha Libre!” so it looks like the duo is finished up with MLW.
MLW Fusion Live Preview 2/2/19
Tomorrow night live from Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena Major League Wrestling will present a live beIN SPORTS network broadcast featuring 2 big championship title fights.
The live card from the 2300 arena has a bell time of 7:30pm. The live beIN broadcast begins at 8pm ET on beIN SPORTS.
Don’t get beIN? Subscribe to MLW’s YouTube channel for free and stream binge on MLW FUSION anytime anywhere!
You can see a full list of matches for Saturday’s card here.
*MLW Champion Low Ki (with Salina de la Renta) vs. Tom Lawlor.
*MLW Tag Team Champions Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix (with Konnan) vs. The Hart Foundation’s Teddy Hart & Davey Boy Smith Jr.
The rest of the show will be taped for future episodes of Fusion and includes:
*Aerostar vs. Rey Horus
*Mystery Partner Tag Team Bout: Tommy Dreamer & ??? vs. Brian Pillman Jr. & ???
*Puma King vs. Gringo Loco
*Rich Swann vs. Ace Austin
*Ace Romero vs. Simon Gotch
*Kotto Brazil vs. Ricky Martinez (with Salina de la Renta).
*DJZ vs. Myron Reed.
*The MLW debuts of Mance Werner, Jacob Fatu and Alexander Hammerstone, plus MJF, Lance Anoa’i and more.
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