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MLW Airing Live Special December 14

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Major League Wrestling will air its first ever live broadcast special taking place in Miami, Florida on Friday, December 14th on beIN SPORTS. The night will feature a double main event as the leader of Los Ingobernables, Rush fights Rich Swann. The second main event will feature a high-intensity World Middleweight Championship ladder match with current World Middleweight Champion, MJF vs. Kotto Brazil vs. Dezmond Xavier vs. Andrew Everett vs. Jason Cade. Preceding the main-event will be the CMLL Lightweight Champion, Dragon Lee’s match versus DJZ. World Heavyweight Champion Low Ki, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Salina de la Renta, the Hart Foundation and others will also be appearing.

The card is part of MLW’s December double-shot debut at the Miami Scottish Rite Temple on December 13 & 14th. Rush vs. Shane “Swerve” Strickland has been added to the Thursday night December 13th MLW: Never Say Never card. You can purchase General Admission tickets starting at $15 at MLWTickets.com. For just $20 fans can see both the December 13th (Never Say Never) and December 14th (Zero Hour) shows as part of the holiday combo ticket. Below are the cards for both show:

NEVER SAY NEVER – December 13th:
MAIN EVENT
Pentagon Jr. vs. Teddy Hart

FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE IN MIAMI
PCO vs. LA Park (presented by Salina de la Renta)

Rush vs. Shane “Swerve” Strickland

NO HOLDS BARRED FIGHT
“Filthy” Lawlor vs. Simon Gotch

Plus: Rich Swann, the debut of Dragon Lee, Dezmond Xavier and Andrew Everett

ZERO HOUR – December 14th:
NO DQ WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FIGHT
Konnan vs. Low Ki (c)

5-WAY WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER MATCH
MJF (if he is cleared to compete) vs. Kotto Brazil vs. Jason Cade vs. Andrew Everett vs. Dezmond Xavier

Rush vs. Rich Swann

SINGAPORE CANE MATCH
Tommy Dreamer vs. Brian Pillman Jr.

Below is MLW’s announcement:

beIN SPORTS TO AIR FIRST EVER LIVE MLW FUSION SPECIAL ON FRIDAY NIGHT DECEMBER 14TH  

Miami event to be aired live on beIN SPORTS 

On Friday night December 14th 8pm ET, Major League Wrestling will make history with its first ever live broadcast special taking place in Miami, Fla. to air on beIN SPORTS. 

Viewers can expect the unexpected as MLW brings its brand of hybrid wrestling to live TV on beIN SPORTS featuring Tony Schiavone calling all the live pro wrestling action for the first time since 2001 on cable network television.

The night will feature a double main event as the leader of Los Ingobernables, Rush fights Rich Swann. The second main event will feature a high-intensity World Middleweight Championship ladder match with current World Middleweight Champion, MJF vs. Kotto Brazil vs. Dezmond Xavier vs. Andrew Everett vs. Jason Cade.

Preceding the main-event will be the CMLL Lightweight Champion, Dragon Lee vs. DJZ.

Fans who tune-in for MLW FUSION LIVE will also be treated to appearances throughout the star-studded special by World Heavyweight Champion Low Ki, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Salina de la Renta, the Hart Foundation, Tommy Dreamer and more.

Tickets to witness the event live in Miami start at $15 at MLWTickets.com.  Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office.

General Public Doors Open: 6 p.m. with a bell time of: 7 p.m.

MORE ABOUT THE MIAMI SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE:

Located just minutes from South Beach in downtown Miami, the Scottish Rite Temple is an atmospheric experience harkening back to the old Miami.  Modernized for today’s needs, the 96-year old building’s architecture is astonishing.  The Scottish Rite Temple is one of downtown Miami’s premiere venues for live performance, music, and entertainment shows.

The venue is located at: 471 NW 3rd St, Miami, FL 33128

Brian Pillman Jr. Discusses His Interest In Signing With WWE

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As the son of the late Brian Pillman, Brian Pillman Jr. has obvious connections to WWE. The MLW superstar was a guest on a recent episode of The WINCLY podcast and spoke to Wrestling Inc. managing editor Nick Hausman about the possibility of joining WWE’s developmental brand NXT.

Pillman is considered to be one of the top young wrestlers working the independent circuit. He was trained by Lance Storm and utilizes a high-flying style similar to his father. He said he treasures his time in the indies because he feels like he learned more than he ever would have if he joined the WWE to start his career.

“It’s definitely really fun being out in the indies, you really get to experience the roots of this business, how people were brought in and brought up, and the things that people had to go through to get noticed and really earn that respect,” Pillman said. “In my eyes, I made a good decision by getting an indie run out there, I’ve learned a lot, I have a lot of experience that maybe some guys may not have learned had they just went straight to the federation or to the Performance Center. So I’m very grateful for the path that I’ve taken, I want to thank my trainer Lance Storm.”

Despite enjoying his time in the indies, Pillman said he is open to joining NXT when the time is right. He said he is currently focused on the work he does for MLW, but he knows at some point in the future he will likely follow his father’s footsteps into the WWE.

“But with all that said, the WWE, NXT, Performance Center, all those different words and acronyms, those seem to be popping up more and more in my rear-view mirror lately,” he said. “It’s just one of those things, you have to take care of your business first, and I’m doing business with MLW right now and that’s my major focus. But like I said, there’s connections, sure, but it’s all about taking the right steps at the right time. I’m surely waiting for the right time to do that step.”

You can listen to Pillman’s full interview on the WINCLY in the player below, which also features ROH star Vinny Marseglia, TrumpMania author Lavie Margolin, PWI’s Dan Murphy and Lance Anoa’i, who talks about his career and cousin Roman Reigns. You can subscribe to Wrestling Inc Audio on iTunes to get the latest episode of the WINCLY every Thursday afternoon!

https://audioboom.com/posts/7078708-wincly-feat-brian-pillman-jr-vinny-marseglia-lavie-margolin-pwi-s-dan-murphy-lance-anoa-i

Source: WrestlingINC

MLW: Fusion Preview 11/16/18

Bad news: Tonight’s episode of MLW Fusion will air on a delay at 1 a.m. ET on beIN SPORTS.

Good news: Fusion will drop TONIGHT 8 p.m. ET for FREE on MLW’s YouTube channel. The broadcast will feature an extended director’s cut edition and feature no commercials.

This Friday night MLW FUSION will premiere at 8pm ET exclusively on MLW’s YouTube channel uncut and uncensored! Subscribe for free to ensure you can stream the episode when it premieres

In 2018 the mercenary Sami Callihan has removed all threats to Low Ki’s World Championship. Now he looks to end the year by disposing of the #1 contender “Filthy” Tom Lawlor. Is Lawlor ready for his toughest challenge to date? Find out as Callihan and Lawlor battle in a Chicago Street Fight in the main event!

The violent saga between Konnan and Salina de la Renta’s Promociones Dorado continues to escalate… and takes a shocking turn.

Size Matters as Joey Ryan and Swoggle team up for the first time as they enter the competitive tag team division. Will Colonel Parker’s Dirty Blondes deny Joey Ryan and Swoggle a win in their first outing or will Size Matters explode onto the tag team scene in MLW?

Plus: Kaci Lennox attempts to interview the fallen golden boy Shane “Swerve” Strickland just 7 days before his big world championship rematch.

Promociones Dorado’s sicario Ricky Martinez battles Dr. Rex Bacchus.

A new Never Say Never / Zero Hour control center!

Tony Schiavone and Rich Bocchini call the action from Chicago’s Cicero Stadium.

NOTE: This episode will also air on beIN SPORTS as part of a 2 hour special next Friday night November 23rd along with episode 32.

MLW: Fusion Preview 11/9/18

Tonight on MLW FUSION we are going to TITLE TOWN! Two world championship belts will be on the line 8pm ET nationwide on beIN SPORTS.

The World Championship in both the heavyweight and middleweight divisions are on the line as Low Ki defends the heavyweight crown against Mexico’s Daga.  Could the master of “Mexican Strong Style” dethrone the undefeated and reigning World Champ Low Ki in his debut?

How will Daga’s cornerman and consigliere Konnan factor in?  Will the impresaria Salina de la Renta do what it takes to keep the gold in the house of Promociones Dorado? Tune in tonight to find out!

MJF looks to defend his World Middleweight belt for the 3rd time as he faces top ranked middleweights Jimmy Yuta and Jason Cade in a triple threat elimination match.  Will the obnoxious New Yorker vanquish two formidable challengers in his pursuit of making American wrestling great again?

The first MLW Miami control center will reveal some big matches for the league’s upcoming double shot debut in December on the 13th and 14th in Miami plus tons more!

After a bumpy ride last week against the Hart Foundation, “Mr. Fun Size” Marko Stunt makes his debut in the middleweight division as he battles Myron Reed.

Tony Schiavone and Matt Striker call the action ringside from New York City!

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!

Joey Ryan Reveals Serious Injury At MLW Chicago TV Tapings (Photo)

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Last night in Chicago at MLW: Fusion TV tapings, Joey Ryan revealed that he tore his pec in Austin, TX earlier this week. Ryan joked, “That seems to be going around a bit.”

Joey Ryan was slated to team with Swoggle at last night’s tapings against The Dirty Blondes and did still compete in the match. He did not use his injured left arm, which was in a sling, the entire bout.

Following the bout Ryan removed his sling and showed the crowd his heavily bruised upper left arm. He then confessed that he thinks he is going to need surgery and does not know how long he will be out of action. He thanked the Chicago crowd and said that he was happy that he got to compete there one more time.

Source: WrestlingINC

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MLW: Fusion Preview 11/2/18

This Friday the war between Konnan and Salina de la Renta’s Promociones Dorado continues on MLW FUSION 8pm ET/5pm PT on beIN SPORTS.

The rivalry between the Hart Foundation and Rich Swann and ACH reaches its climax as the men square off in a six man encounter in this Friday’s main event.  Jumping into the fray in his MLW debut is 5’2″ Marko Stunt.  Stunt, nicknamed “Mr. Fun Size”, makes his television debut having be recruited by ACH and Rich Swann in their war against the Hart Foundation.

Will Marko be the x-factor or will the undefeated Hart Foundation continue their winning ways? You won’t want to miss the final battle between these 2 squads as they settle the score in their feud dating back to this last summer.

After last week’s Media Day attack, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor will address the incident where Low Ki’s mercenary Sami Callihan used a bat to nearly crush Lawlor’s larynx.

Tommy Dreamer will collide with the 6’5” California bounty hunter Brody King on this week’s FUSION.  Brody wants to be the new face of extreme… but first he must battle the “Innovator of Violence” Tommy Dreamer!

Plus, the feline fighter Puma King makes his debut! Guaranteed to be one of the most exciting newcomers you’ll see in MLW, don’t miss his first match in MLW this week.

A new MLW: FIGHTLAND control center will reveal more matches for the league’s upcoming November 8th debut in Chicago plus tons more!

Tony Schiavoneand Matt Strikercall the action ringside from New York City!

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!

MLW: Fusion Preview 10/26/18

Watch Friday nights 8pm ET on beIN SPORTS. New episodes of FUSION are available on demand anytime anywhere for free uncut and uncensored Saturday nights 6:05pm at YouTube.com/majorleaguewrestling.

This Friday night terror will rule the ring as MLW and beIN SPORTS presents their first Halloween special on October 26th at 8pm ET entitled MLW FRIGHT NIGHT.

Featuring night blood-curdling bouts, MLW FRIGHT NIGHT will feature a double main event.

“England’s Most Dangerous Man” Jimmy Havoc will face Sami Callihan in a Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal match as their feud reaches its final stage. Who will survive the mayhem? Tune in to find out!

The night will also feature a chilling clash as the “French Canadian Frankenstein” PCO rampages with LA Park (presented by Salina de la Renta). In a battle of two destroyers, this monster mash is a match featuring the most unpredictable brawlers in the sport.

Stokely Hathaway breaks his silence as he addressees his shocking kidnapping earlier this year.

Plus, Joey Ryan takes on prospect Richard Holliday!

A new MLW: FIGHTLAND control center will reveal more matches for the league’s upcoming November 8th debut in Chicago plus tons more!

Tony Schiavone and Matt Striker call the action ringside from New York City!

MLW: Fusion Preview 10/19/18

Who is the ace of Major League Wrestling? The answer to that question will be answered this Friday night as Shane “Swerve” Strickland and “Filthy” Tom Lawlor battle it out in the main event to determine who is the future and franchise of MLW.

Lawlor enters the match outlasting 39 other men in the Battle Riot, defeating Jake Hager and punching his ticket to a world title match. Can he keep his momentum going as he readies for an inevitable showdown for the world title?

Once thought of as the franchise of MLW before being dethroned, the former World Heavyweight Champion Shane Strickland is now on the comeback trail as he looks to get his mojo back in MLW… so desperate that the outcome of this match may forever define the ex champion.

Who is the man in MLW? Who is the ace and franchise of the league? Tune in Friday night to beIN Sports at 8pm to find out!

After being unceremoniously fired by Salina de la Renta while she conducted business in a jacuzzi, Sammy Guevara returns from an excursion overseas to take on Promociones Dorado’s Hijo de LA Park. Can Guevara get the all-important win in his return? Will the combination of Hijo de LA Park and Salina de la Renta prove to be too much? Find out as these two middleweights throwdown in prime time this Friday night.

Speaking of Salina de la Renta, did Promociones Dorado assist MJF and Aria Blake with their bad boy problem? Perhaps we’ll learn more this week on FUSION.

The tag team division continues to get more competitive with the debuting Smash ‘n Dash Connection featuring Barrington Hughes and Kotto Brazil. Can two of MLW’s brightest stars find chemistry against the father and son duo of the Samoan island Tribe’s Samu and Lance Anoa’i? Or, will one of the most decorated families in the sport showcase why they are so dominant in tag team competition?

After the controversial situation triggered by Salina de la Renta last week, Konnan speaks his mind on Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix’s return as well as their upcoming World Tag Team Title defense in Chicago against Los Parks for the belts.

Tensions rise as Jimmy Havoc and Sami Callihan ready for war on next week’s first ever Halloween special on beIN SPORTS, MLW Fright Night.

Plus: viewers will learn more about the shocking return of Stokely Hathaway.

A new MLW: FIGHTLAND control center will reveal more matches for the league’s upcoming November 8th debut in Chicago plus tons more!

Tony Schiavone and Matt Striker call the action from New York City!

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!

Backstage News On Why WWE Is Trademarking Old WCW PPV Names

WWE recently filed for several trademarks related to WCW, WCCW and other classic wrestling content due to the MLW (Major League Wrestling) promotion, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. MLW has been on a hot streak through the indies as of late and word is that WWE was not happy with the company trademarking War Games and now having the ability to use the term.

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MLW held their War Games Fusion TV tapings back on September 6 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The event was headlined by a two-ring War Games match that featured two former WWE Superstars – John Morrison (Hennigan) and Tommy Dreamer. Abyss, Sami Callihan and several indie wrestlers were also featured in the match. The rest of the War Games card featured notable talents and WWE prospects, stars such as Low Ki, Fenix, Pentagon, La Park, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Brian Pillman Jr., Rich Swann, Teddy Hart, ACH, Brody King, Joey Janela, PCO and others. The WWE NXT brand will have their “Takeover: War Games II” event next month during WWE Survivor Series weekend in Los Angeles.

Some of the recent WWE trademarks related to classic content include Starrcade, Fall Brawl, Halloween Havoc, World Championship Wrestling, WCW Monday Nitro, All Star Wrestling, nWo New World Order, WCW Thunder, WCW Saturday Night, Saturday Night’s Main Event and WCCW.

The Albany Business Journal recently ran a piece on MLW, featuring comments from CEO & Founder Court Bauer, who is also a former WWE creative writer. The Observer notes that Bauer took aim at WWE in the story and said they are very predatory. Bauer noted that WWE tried to keep MLW from using the War Games name, but they beat WWE to the punch in trademarking the term.

It’s no secret that WWE recently started getting aggressive in signing MLW talents after the promotion signed a national TV deal with beIN Sports. WWE recently worked with rapper Wale, who also previously worked with MLW and hosted the annual MLW WaleMania event with them. WWE also hired Chad Brown, one of the MLW WaleMania event producers and a key backstage player for the event, to work in their live events division. PWInsider recently reported that WWE working with Wale was a part of their anti-MLW efforts, and that the likelihood of another MLW WaleMania event taking place in 2019 is not looking good. WaleMania, produced by Bauer, had served as the unofficial kickoff party for WrestleMania weekends for the past four years.

Source: WrestlingINC

Joey Janela Could Be Out Of Action Up To 10 Months Following Injury

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“The Bad Boy” Joey Janela filmed a video to update his fans on the injury he recently suffered … and the diagnosis isn’t good.

In case you missed it, Joey’s injury occurred during a match against Psychosis at a GCW event.

Janela states in the video he shared on Wednesday that MRI results show the following injuries:

  • Complete or near complete PCL tear
  • Complete tear of the MCL distally
  • Impaction fracture of the medial femoral condyle
  • Mild bone contusion of the lateral tibial plateau
  • Sprain of the fibular collateral ligament
  • Partial tear of the medial patellofemoral ligament
  • ACL sprain
  • Small knee effusion

Bottom line, Joey is going to require surgery that could see him on the shelf for up to 10 months.

Watch the video update below.

https://twitter.com/JANELABABY/status/1045069791898284034

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet