Category: MLW

Samoan Swat Team, Former MLW Tag Team Champions, Have Reportedly Been Released

It appears that Alex Hammerstone isn’t the only Major League Wrestling star to ask for his release — both Lance Anoa’i and Juicy Finau revealed on Sunday night on X (previously known as Twitter) that they were granted their releases. Their last match for MLW was back on July 8, at MLW Never Say Never, where they lost the MLW World Tag Team Titles to AKIRA and Rickey Shane Page.

Anoa’i wrote, “As Of TODAY! I have been granted my @MLW Release! I wanna thank MLW! Wanna give a big shout out to my USOs @JuicyFinau and @SAMOANWEREWOLF Thank you for everything! Love you guys! #SST.” Meanwhile Finau tweeted, “As of today I’ve been released from @MLW Just want to thank everyone I’ve crossed paths with while I was there. Extremely thankful to MLW for the opportunities! Especially wanna thank my brothers @SAMOANWEREWOLF & @lanceanoai IM NOW A FREE AGENT.”

During their time in MLW, Anoa’i and Finau were part of the Samoan Swat Team with Anoa’i’s cousin, former MLW Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu. The only titles they held in the company, as mentioned earlier, were the MLW Tag Team Titles, holding them for a total of 182 days. Since Anoa’i has been absent from MLW, he’s been busy wrestling in Pro Wrestling NOAH, while Finau has worked at a series of indie events.

Anoa’i made his pro wrestling debut in 2010, while Finau began his pro wrestling career in 2019. It’s worth mentioning that Anoa’i’s father is former WWF Tag Team Champion Samu who’s best known for tagging with WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi as the Headshrinkers. Anoa’i also has a few WWE matches under his belt — the latest was in 2019, in a match against none other than Shane McMahon.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Former MLW World Champion Alex Hammerstone Reportedly Requests To Be Released

One of Major League Wrestling’s biggest stars has reportedly requested his release, but he may not be granted it anytime soon.

Fightful Select broke the news on Saturday that former MLW World Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone has requested his release from the company as his five-year relationship with MLW has become “frayed.” Hammerstone is said to be under contract until the end of 2025, while MLW does not intend to grant the release. As of this writing, Hammerstone has not been informed whether his request will be granted or denied.

The 32-year-old hasn’t appeared for MLW since July when his 644-day World Championship reign ended at the hands of Alex Kane. The company believes Hammerstone’s motivation decreased after dropping the gold.

Fightful adds that Hammerstone is under a monthly guarantee that adds pay per event. Hammerstone was initially set to miss MLW’s September event due to a prior obligation, but when he became available, the funds that would’ve been allocated for him went elsewhere and he was ultimately not brought in.

Hammerstone remains under MLW contract despite not being featured on the company’s active online roster that was recently updated. The current roster boasts familiar names like Matt Cardona, Maki Itoh, Jacob Fatu, Minoru Suzuki, Davey Boy Smith Jr., KUSHIDA, Raven, and others.

Lastly, MLW obviously wants to retain Hammerstone’s services as the company has invested much time in building him as their top star. He reportedly indicated to management earlier this year that he felt burned out and he is not currently booked to appear soon.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

MLW Fusion Preview 10/26/2023

Salina de la Renta’s MLW FUSION airs tonight at 8pm ET

Salina de la Renta’s MLW FUSION streams 8pm tonight on MLW’s YouTube channel and FITE+, Friday on beIN XTRA and Saturday on Cable TV’s beIN SPORTS (find a provider). Watch around the world in over 60 countries.

Salina de la Renta, who serves as special executive producer of this week’s FUSION, has issued the following preview:

The Empresaria of Lucha Libre shares her divine vision of Major League Wrestling in a must-see broadcast unlike you’ll see with any of these pendejo billionaire promoters (and trust me they are watching this episode and taking notes!).

For the first time in broadcasting history, MLW cameras take you neckbeard gringos to the most famous arena in all of lucha: the “Cathedral of Lucha” Arena Mexico! Promociones Dorado’s Rocky Romero fights Volador Jr. for the CMLL World Historic Welterweight Title. See 18,000 glorious Mexican fans watch a super lucha clasico!

But wait: there’s more.

Since I have matchmaking powerI will have a biiiiig announcement for FIGHTLAND on FITE+. What could I ever do with such power? 

For the first-time you’ll be enlightened by the words of your new World Featherweight Champion Janai Kai as she makes her first statement as champion… and trust me, the “Kick Demon” is a voice of wrestling that demands you listen!

I’ve also personally invited the World Heavyweight Champion Alex Kane be in attendance. Does he have anything else in his vocabulary beyond “bumblebeeyee”? I highly doubt it. But let’s find out!

Oh, and that little rat Ichiban has been pestering me for a title fight against my new World Middleweight Champion. Should I stick him in a match or call pest control? 

PLUS: The greatest voice in lucha libre, Jesus Rodriguez, will serve as master of ceremonies for the evening! 

So, now that you know tonight’s FUSION, do yourself a favor: Tap your phone and set a reminder with those sweaty gordito digits for 8pm tonight. You won’t regret it!! Bwahaahahaha

MLW Fusion Preview 10/19/2023

Streaming 8pm ET tonight on YouTube & FITE+ worldwide

MLW FUSION featuring Matt Cardona vs Manders, streaming 8pm tonight on MLW’s YouTube channel and FITE+, Friday on beIN XTRA and Saturday on Cable TV’s beIN SPORTS (find a provider). 

  • Matt Cardona (with Saint Laurent) vs. 1 Called Manders
  • Bomaye Fight Club vs. The Mane Event
  • Ichiban vs. Love, Doug

2 title changes! Big returns! Shocking debuts! Slaughterhouse forever changed MLW. What’s next? Find out on Fusion!

MLW has TRIPLED its security tonight following a wild Slaughterhouse post match brawl between World Titan Federation Superstars and the Bomaye Fight Club… as well as a second dust-up after the show with Mance Warner and these self-proclaimed “Superstars.”

With security maxed out, the World Titan Federation’s “Crown Jewel” Matt Cardona steps in the ring in the main event as he looks to put World Champion Alex Kane on notice and keep the eyes of the league on him. But is Cardona alwayz ready for one of the toughest brawlers in MLW? He’ll have to be as Cardona battles the 1 Called Manders. 

Meanwhile, Mance Warner has put it out on social media he has been doing some drinking and thinking and he has plans to confront Cardona, following their after show dust-up as well tonight! Is there enough security to keep MLW fighters from the Superstars of the World Titan Federation tonight?!

For the first time in 2 years “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is back on FUSION… and he has a shocking change in store for his filthy fans. What is it? Watch to find out.

Journey to the Atlanta fight camp of World Heavyweight Champion Alex Kane. The fight captain speaks out on the World Titan Federation and the Slaughterhouse brawl.

Following the extraordinary events at Slaughterhouse, Salina de la Renta promises BIG NEWS on Fusion! What’s next for the “Empresaria of Lucha” as her conquest of MLW continues?

Tony Deppen and TJ Crawford’s continuous smear campaign against the injury sidelined Kevin Blackwood forces the league to take further action against the dangerous duo.

Will security be able to keep the World Titan Federation Superstars® and Bomaye Fight Club apart? They’ll be tested as Mr. Thomas tags up with The Bomaye Fight Club’s newest middleweight recruit J Boujii as they fight The Mane Event! 

In a middleweight eliminator, Ichiban represents the NumberOneDojo against wrestling’s cupid: Love, Doug.

MLW Slaughterhouse 10/14/2023 (Results)

Chamber of Horrors Match: The Second Gear Crew (Mance Warner and Matthew Justice) def. The Calling (Cannonball and Talon)

A video package promotes TJPW’s Miyu Yamashita and announces that she will be joining MLW.

Backstage, Salina de la Renta is with Rocky Romero, who talks about his forthcoming Title vs. Title battle against AKIRA.

1 Called Manders since the wheel and makes the deal for a Falls Count Anywhere encounter with Rickey Shane Page later tonight

MLW World Middleweight Championship vs. NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship: Rocky Romero (w/ Salina de la Renta) def. AKIRA (c) to become new MLW World Middleweight Champion

MLW National Openweight Championship Falls Count Anywhere Match: Rickey Shane Page (c) def. 1 Called Manders

This match took place over the course of several segments as they would leave the ringside area to go backstage, before eventually winding up in a ring truck, and then back out into the arena where RSP would get the victory.

Page and AKIRA argue after the match, and Page shoves AKIRA down. Page walks away by himself.

MLW World Women’s Featherweight Championship: Janai Kai (w/ Salina de la Renta) def. Delmi Exo (c) to become  new MLW Featherweight Champion

Kai was revealed as the Phantom Challenger.

Minoru Suzuki def. Jacob Fatu

Fatu and Suzuki shake hands after the bout.

MLW World Heavyweight Championship: Alex Kane (c) def. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor (w/ Mister Saint Laurent)

Matt Cardona confronts Alex Kane after the match. Kane says Cardona hasn’t proven himself in MLW yet. Cardona says he’s an ECW Original, so he should be the MLW World Heavyweight Champion in Philadelphia. Cardona says he wants to save MLW.

MLW Slaughterhouse 10/14/2023

MLW Slaughterhouse event that will be held on Saturday, October 14 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 2300 Arena.

The updated card for MLW Slaughterhouse is as follows:

  • MLW World Heavyweight Championship: Alex Kane (c) vs. Tom Lawlor
  • Spin The Wheel, Make The Deal for the MLW National Openweight Championship: Rickey Shane Page (c) vs. 1 Called Manders
  • MLW World Women’s Featherweight Championship: Delmi Exo (c) vs. The Phantom Challenger
  • Winner Take All match for the MLW World Middleweight Championship and the NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship: AKIRA (c) vs. Rocky Romero (c) w/ (with Salina de la Renta)
  • Chamber of Horrors Match: Mance Warner and Matthew Justice vs. Cannonball and Talon vs. Matt Cardona and a mystery partner
  • Jacob Fatu vs. Minoru Suzuki

MLW Star Davey Boy Smith Jr Undergoes Emergency Surgery

On Thursday evening, Major League Wrestling announced that Davey Boy Smith Jr could not compete at the promotion’s Slaughterhouse event and was place on the injured reserve.

https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1712634302192636076

Smith Jr revealed on his Instagram that he underwent emergency surgery late Wednesday night for appendicitis and removal of his appendix. Smith further noted he then found out that he also had diverticulitis and needed part of his colon removed.

Smith Jr was originally scheduled to challenge Alex Kane for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship. Instead, it will be Tom Lawlor who will challenge Kane for the Title at the event, which will take place Saturday at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA.

Source: WrestleView

MLW Fusion Preview 10/5/2023

MLW FUSION featuring Alex Kane vs a mystery World Titan Federation Superstar®, streaming 8pm tonight on MLW’s YouTube channel and FITE+, Friday on beIN XTRA and Saturday on Cable TV’s beIN SPORTS!

  • Alex Kane vs World Titan Federation mystery Superstar®
  • Tornado Tag Match: Second Gear Crew vs The Calling’s Cannonball and Talon
  • PLUS! Special Bonus match

What World Titan Federation Superstar® has Saint Laurent lined up to step into the ring with Alex Kane just 2 weeks before Davey Boy Smith Jr. squares off with the “Suplex Assassin” for the World title at Slaughterhouse on FITE+?

Sending shockwaves last week having revealed CMLL World Historic Welterweight Champion Rocky Romero is now managed by Salina de la Renta, the Puerto Rican powerbroker vows to make another big announcement. After last week’s news, how could she possibly top it? Find out tonight as La Empresaria of Lucha is in la casa!

Saint Laurent’s lawyers have threatened legal action unless MLW provides him with equal air time to respond to last week’s exposé! What will the Canadian huckster have to say for himself after last week’s shocking allegations?

The Calling’s newest disciple Cannonball debuts in a Texas Tornado match alongside Talon as masked maulers throwdown with the Second Gear Crew’s 1 Called Manders and Matthew Justice! Anything goes!

Will the power of love make Love, Doug weep, or make a man sing? Love, Doug attempts to serenade B3CCA.

PLUS: Jacob Fatu is in the house as he readies to go to war against Minoru Suzuki!

Are World Tag Team Champions AKIRA and Rickey Shane Page on the same page? Questions swirl around The Calling.

Journey back to the event that kick started MLW’s return as the league celebrates a seminal moment in the history of Major League Wrestling.

MLW Fusion Preview 9/28/2023

8pm tonight featuring:
Street Fight! AKIRA vs. Jimmy Lloyd!
•Triple Threat: Kevin Blackwood vs. TJ Crawford vs. Alec Price
•Tiara James vs. Zayda Steel

MLW FUSION featuring a street fight streaming 8pm tonight on MLW’s YouTube channel and FITE+, Friday on beIN XTRA and Saturday on Cable TV’s beIN SPORTS (find a provider). 

World Titan Federation Superstar® Matt Cardona takes over MLW’s YouTube account for the night as The WTF Superstar plays “guest influencer”. Will his millions of followers show up to troll or support The Agent? 

Salina de la Renta ups the ante, and it sends shockwaves through Slaughterhouse on FITE+. Plus, who is Salina’s first luchador in the new era of Promociones Dorado? You’re about to find out.

Alex Kane bosses up as he readies for his World Heavyweight Championship clash with Davey Boy Smith Jr. at Slaughterhouse on October 14… and Saint Laurent has a special offer for the “Suplex Assassin”.

After Jimmy Lloyd crashed onto the scene to help the Second Gear Crew, can the aspiring SUPER middleweight Jimmy Lloyd serve up a beat down to the Death Fighter AKIRA? A different boy goes to war in a South Philly street fight! 

Saint Laurent’s power throughout the world of wrestling continues to grow but what is the World Titan Federation? MLW looks at the Canadian huckster’s ousting as Senior Vice President of league operations and the rapid growth of The World Titan Federation.

The Calling indoctrinate their newest member.

Kevin Blackwood debuts against “Silver Sniper” TJ Crawford and Alec Price in a triple threat bout!

Emerging middleweight threat Ichiban gives his first interview. What does he have to say to the world? Tune in to find out!

In featherweight division action, Tiara James goes head to head with the debuting Zayda Steel.

PLUS: new matches drop for Slaughterhouse on FITE+!

Matches:

•Street Fight! AKIRA vs. Jimmy Lloyd 

•Triple Threat: Kevin Blackwood vs. TJ Crawford vs. Alec Price

•Tiara James vs. Zayda Steel

MLW Fusion Preview 9/21/2023

MLW FUSION streams 8pm tonight on MLW’s YouTube channel and FITE+, Friday on beIN XTRA and Saturday on Cable TV’s beIN SPORTS (find a provider). 

Matt Cardona has grand plans for Major League Wrestling. What’ the embodiment of sports entertainment up to? One thing is for sure: “The Agent” is alwayz ready.

Don King, backer of the Bomaye Fight Club and promoter of the World Heavyweight Champion is putting in the work on a big match. What’s next for Alex Kane… and how many zeroes are in the check for the big title bout?

Mance Warner lobbies for one of the strangest matches ever. Yes, really, that strange.

Salina de la Renta demands the attention of MLW’s boss as the Empressaria of Lucha’s conquest continues. 

The war between The Calling and Second Gear Crew rages on as the “Death Fighter” AKIRA goes one on one with Second Gear Crew’s highwayman Matthew Justice. 

“The International Popstar” promises to spill the tea on “something scandalous” involving the World Featherweight Champion Delmi Exo? B3CCA joins St Laurent on the latest rendition of Sessions by Saint Laurent. 

Microman is MISSING? Microman failed to show up at an autograph appearance. Since then, no one has seen or heard from the World’s Greatest Wonder. 

Ichiban takes to the air against Nolo Kitano in a high octane middleweight clash with championship implications.

When the moonsault hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore… or Love, Doug when he wrestles Little Guido for the first-time ever.

Plus BET ONLINE presents the MLW Slaughterhouse FITE+ Control Center!