MLW Fusion Preview 4/4/20

Matches:

•Loser Leaves MLW Empty Arena Match: Mance Warner vs. MJF
•Douglas James vs. Séptimo Dragon
•Plus more!

MJF battles Mance Warner in a Loser Leaves MLW empty arena match!

MLW is not big enough for both of them. Who will leave the conquering combatant? Which wrestler will be forever vanquished? MLW Fusion’s historic main event couldn’t have bigger implications.

After months of being disrespected and having his Uncle Moonman pummeled by the Dynasty, the “Southern Psychopath” called out the cocky Dynasty co-founder MJF stating MLW was not big enough for both.

MJF, whose ability is only matched by the size of his ego, quickly accepted the challenge at the protest of his brothers in the Dynasty. Now, the former World Middleweight and Tag Team Champion looks to stomp out Mance Warner once and for all… and likely with some help from his fellow elitists in The Dynasty.

Who will continue to blaze their path into greatness? MJF or Mance Warner? Tune in to MLW Fusion to experience the first ever Loser Leaves MLW Empty Arena match!

The middleweight division heats up as Séptimo Dragon takes on MMA/kickboxer turned pro wrestling Douglas James in a bout with championship implications. A middleweight challengers bout, matchmakers will be watching both men’s performance as future contenders for the middleweight title come into focus.

Séptimo Dragon enters the bout looking to pounce up the rankings but in order to do so he’ll have to stay in the air and unleash sky combat against the battle tested combat sports athlete Douglas James.

Last week’s King of Knockouts fight has been one of the most controversial topics in combat sports. What’s the fallout from this scandalous clash? Tune in to find out.

Plus: An update on not only last week’s brutal attack on Brian Pillman Jr., but also a medical update on Killer Kross following King Mo breaking a baseball bat across Kross’ back two weeks ago.

Join Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and Alicia Atout from Philadelphia for a night of top ranked action.

NOTE: MLW FUSION WILL AIR AT 10PM on beIN SPORTS this week.

MLW Announces Upcoming Event Is Postponed

Like many other wrestling promotions around the world, Major League Wrestling has announced changes it its schedule due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The upcoming April 18 event in Chicago has been moved to June 12 at Circero Stadium.

They have also suspended promoting live events for the next 45 days.

Below is MLW’s full statement:

Major League Wrestling has suspended promoting live events for 45 days, effective immediately, as the league continues to assess the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.At the appropriate time, the league will communicate plans for promoting live events outside of the 45-day temporary hiatus and update the status of league events.

MLW programming will continue to air Saturday nights on beIN SPORTS, MLW’s YouTube channel and with partners around the world during this period.

As a result of the temporary suspension of promoting live events, MLW’s April 18th event in Chicago has been rescheduled for Friday night June 12 at Cicero Stadium. All tickets purchased for the originally scheduled date will be honored at this time.

The MLW family would like to extend our appreciation and well wishes to all doctors, nurses, emergency services staff, first responders and medical professionals on the front line working to address the public health crisis in our nation and around the world.

Learn more about the coronavirus pandemic (CDC website).

https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1239253354364239877

Source: Wrestling Inc.

MLW Fusion Preview 3/14/20 – Tom Lawlor vs. Killer Kross

What happens when WWE’s newest signee Killer Kross invades Major League Wrestling looking for a fight with 10-year UFC veteran and former MLW World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor? Tick tock… viewers are about to find out on this week’s FUSION.

Tom Lawlor has been on a tear in 2020. Now he clashes with Killer Kross in a bout that has become an inter-promotional dream match.  With high stakes, Lawlor vs. Kross promises to be a historic fight and main event that you don’t want to miss.

Where is CIMA? What has CONTRA Unit done with the decorated wrestler? There’s chatter that CONTRA will release a video that will shock the wrestling world while hopefully providing critical information on CIMA’s whereabouts. Tune in to learn more!

The World Middleweight Championship will be contested as the reigning and self-proclaimed “GOAT” Myron Reed looks to continue his outspoken and unrivaled run as he faces off against the Laredo Kid in a highly anticipated title fight.

Reed, who was unofficially pinned by the popular AAA luchador after a tag team bout a few weeks back, looks for revenge against the man who embarrassed him.

Laredo Kid’s quest for MLW gold comes under the watchful eye of AAA co-founder Konnan, who has had his own problematic run-ins with the outspoken trio known as Injustice.

Weeks after his Uncle Moonman was attacked by Dynasty, Mance Warner gets his hands on one of their members for the first time in a one-on-one fight, as he faces off against Gino Medina.

Will the Southern Fried fighter be able to stifle the Dynasty’s newest edition, or will the numbers game come into play and put Ole Mancer out of commission?

Back in Hawaii, Kevin Von Erich drops some knowledge on his sons as they ready for their continued war against Team Filthy.

PLUS! Pro Wrestling Illustrated honors Brian Pillman Jr.

Join Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and Alicia Atout from Philadelphia for a night of top ranked action.

Matches:

  • Interpromotional Fight: Killer Kross vs. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor
  • MLW World Middleweight Title Fight: Myron Reed (c) vs. Laredo Kid
  • Mance Warner vs. “El Intocable” Gino Medina

MLW Fusion 100 Preview 3/5/20

Major League Wrestling invites you to FUSION 100. Celebrating the centennial episode of MLW’s flagship series, the league will present three big bouts — all main event caliber clashes.

Months after CONTRA Unit’s vicious attack on the #STRONGHEARTS, Japan’s top ranked wrestler CIMA looks to bring down the Samoan Smashing Machine in the historic 100th edition of MLW Fusion.

Philadelphia will host an international showdown as CIMA challenges for the World Heavyweight Championship.

CIMA not only looks to beat CONTRA Unit’s unstoppable force, but also looks to be the first Japanese competitor since Satoshi Kojima in 2003 to be World Heavyweight Champion.

Can CIMA conquer Fatu? Find out on MLW FUSION 100.

Following his dominant debut in Dallas, Erick Stevens, a new associate somehow affiliated with Team Filthy looks to prove why he is one of the most feared fighters in MLW as he takes on the 2019 Opera Cup winner Davey Boy Smith Jr.

Stevens claims Smith has been running from him for years. On FUSION 100 he will get his long awaited shot at the third generation fighter. How will Team Filthy figure into this bout? Will Smith be our numbered? Will Team Filthy continue their streak of showing no mercy, or will one of MLW’s best stifle the outspoken Stevens?

In the thurs of arguably three certified main event bouts on FUSION 100, England’s Most Dangerous Man” Jimmy Havoc returns to action for the first time since the Last Tangle In Texas to face off against Brian Pillman Jr.

Havoc and his manager Priscilla Kelly have promised pain and suffering for the second-generation star, who has had to have eyes in the back of his head due to ongoing issues with Middleweight champion Myron Reed and his fellow Injustice members. With Pillman confirming a move to under 205 pounds, one could expect Injustice trying to make their presence felt in Philadelphia.

Join Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and Alicia Atout from Philadelphia for a night of top ranked action.

Matches:

•MLW World Heavyweight Title Fight: Jacob Fatu vs. CIMA

•Davey Boy Smith vs. Erick Stevens

•Brian Pillman Jr vs. Jimmy Havoc w/ Priscilla Kelly

MLW Fusion Preview 2/29/20

Two forces notorious for chaos will collide as Los Parks return to MLW for the first time since the shocking ending to Saturday Night SuperFight as they clash with their bitter rivals CONTRA Unit on MLW FUSION.

With four fearless and dangerous competitors colliding, the league will reinforce the ringside perimeter with lumberjacks to contain the guaranteed bedlam that will detonate at the historic 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

In the first-ever lumberjack match in MLW history, Los Parks and CONTRA Unit will have to not only battle each other but manage designated wrestlers ringside, who will surround the ring in the classic lumberjack match fashion.

Tasked with containing the carnage, the lumberjacks could be tempted to unleash a beating to ensure the four loathed competitors keep the action from spilling out on to the streets of South Philadelphia.

The Destroyer and his son vow a vicious receipt for SuperFight.

Standing in their way is a force known for strategic violence and unrelenting attacks.

Will Los Parks make a triumphant return or will the black flag of CONTRA wave victorious over the iconic masks of Los Parks?

After the Dynasty viciously attacked his Uncle Moonman, AJ Kirsch will speak with the “Southern Psychopath” Mance Warner. What will the Bucksnort Brawler have to say about the elitists known as the Dynasty?

Also, one week after inciting a riot in Dallas, Team Filthy speaks to Alicia Atout!

25 years after debuting in the 2300 Arena, Konnan is back and he has some truth bombs for “The Untouchable” Gino Medina.

Plus: the “Rogue Prince” Brian Pillman Jr. will be in the house!

Join Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and Alicia from Dallas/Ft. Worth for a night of top ranked action.

Matches:
•Lumberjack Match: CONTRA UNIT vs. Los Parks
•Injustice vs. Zenshi and Laredo Kid
•Plus more!

MLW Fusion Preview 2/22/20

Since the closing moments of the 2019 Fusion on Thanksgiving special Ross Von Erich has had one objective: get “Filthy” Tom Lawlor in the ring. This week it finally happens as the elder Von Erich brother battles the captain of Team Filthy in a Grudge Match!

Can Ross continue his momentum following last week’s World Tag Team title defense against the Dynasty? Or does the filthiest fighter in the sport have something up his sleeve? Never one to play by the rules, the traitor will take on one of Texas’ own in the heart of Von Erich Country in tonight’s main event.

Knocking out 62% of his opponents in MMA, one of the sport’s most dangerous finishers, King Mo promises to add another victim to his list of wins in Major League Wrestling. Who will step up against the self-proclaimed “Knockout King”?

After weeks heralding total annihilation, Erick Stevens touches down in MLW as he faces off with Douglas James.

James answered the call after league officials made an open challenge for the dangerous Stevens, who had potential opponents decline the challenge due to the potential harm he brings to the ring. Will the kickboxer turned pro wrestler have what it takes to derail Stevens’ entry into MLW? Or will the bigmouth mohawked mauler make a statement in his debut?

PLUS! The Dynasty will be in the house and they’re not happy.  What will the elitists have to say? What will they do? Tune in to find out!

Join Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and Alicia from Dallas/Ft. Worth for a night of top ranked action.

Matches:
•Ross Von Erich vs. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor
•Erick Stevens vs. Douglas James
•King Mo in action

MLW Fusion Preview 2/15/20

The following description of this week’s FUSION has been provided by its executive producers: Richard Holliday, MJF, Alex Hammerstone and Gino Medina – collectively known as The Dynasty.

For 60 minutes your unspectacular, unattractive and financially underwhelming lives will sample the rarified air of excellence as the greatest athletes of any era invite you to their vision of Major League Wrestling.

It will be a dynastic night in Dallas as the Dynasty presents TWO title matches where we guarantee all the gold is coming home to the Dynasty.

In the main event Dallas will finally experience a championship team that brings dignity, honor and affluence to a city long in need of it.  After being screwed by a crooked referee at SuperFight, the World Tag Team Titles are coming home to Richard Holliday and MJF when they finally catch those cowardly Texas born Hawaiian hillbillies the Von Erichs.

Witness history and watch children cry as the goofy Von Erich boys are dethroned and women line-up to kiss and party with the most dynastic force in tag team wrestling: Richard Holliday and MJF.

Viewers will be awe as they take a ride on Muscle Mountain when Alexander Hammerstone defends the National Openweight Championship against Aerostar.  Experience the newest ride with the longest line as Muscle Mountain dominates the competition with a tan that radiates excellence.

Oh… and we also are allowing Konnan to briefly appear on our show. Konnan? You know, the guy who calls himself “the Hulk Hogan of Mexico” despite having NO tan and looking like the stroked out old guy in Breaking Bad.

Anyway, the Narcos villain of the week wannabe will offer up a luchador for Gino Medina to destroy and prove he is what he is (unlike Konnan): truly untouchable.  Then again, who would want to touch Konnan? Gross.

Plus, our lumbering giant Grogan will flex his muscle (and valet our Bugattis)!

Apparently Mance Warner was booked by MLW before we locked in running this week’s FUSION. His presence? TBD…

Join a man allergic to sunlight Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and that eclectic Canadian dialect of Alicia Toot-Toot for a dynastic night in Dallas.

Matches:
•World Tag Team Title Match: The Von Erichs (Champion) vs. MJF & Richard Holliday
•National Openweight Title Match Alexander Hammerstone vs. Aerostar
•Septimo Dragon vs. Gino Medina

Source: MLW.com

MLW Fusion Preview 2/7/20

For the first-time ever Brian Pillman Jr. will challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship as the second-generation Cincinnati kid rumbles with the undefeated Jacob Fatu for his belt.

After a string of victories and an impressive outing in the 2019 Opera Cup, Pillman Jr. has punched his ticket to title town. Will destiny be on young Pillman’s side as he pursues history in his attempt to dethrone the 300 pounder Samoan Smashing Machine? and his shot at the MLW World Heavyweight Title, as he faces Jacob Fatu. Will CONTRA Unit rise up to take down Pillman? Tune in to find out.

Vowing to prove his fighting style is superior, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt Dominic Garrini looks to prove his nickname to be true as the “Bone Collector” squares off with the high-flying luchador Zenshi. Will South America’s double champion use his speed and finesse to thwart the newest member of Team Filthy?  Or will Garrini ground the impressive international aerialist?

After going to war in a street fight with Gino Medina a few weeks ago, the Caribbean Champion Savio Vega squares off with another member of the Dynasty in Richard Holliday.  “The Pride of Puerto Rico” hopes to bring the wrath of the islands upon Holliday, who doesn’t think to kindly of the legend from Puerto Rico.  Will the “Consumers” be buzzing or will Savio be dancing out of Dallas with a major victory?

After a questionable finish to a title fight, the league evaluates the officiating of matches. How will this impact MLW moving forward? Find out!

The Dynasty have some news that may shock the world. What could the elitists be up to?

Ol Mancer pops open some lite beers as he swings by to discuss his 2020 plans.

Join Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and Alicia from Dallas/Ft. Worth for a night of top ranked action.

Matches:
•Zenshi vs. Dominic Garrini
•Caribbean Champion Savio Vega vs. Richard Holliday
•World Heavyweight Title Match: Jacob Fatu (Champion) vs. Brian Pillman Jr.

MLW Announces Big Event With AAA In Mexico

MLW announced today that they are teaming up with AAA to co-promote a big event in Tijuana, Mexico on Friday, March 13 at the historic Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez.

Matches and more details for the big AAA x MLW event will be announced soon.

Below is the full announcement from MLW:

MAJOR LEAGUE WRESTLING AND AAA TO PRESENT HISTORIC CO-PROMOTED EVENT IN MEXICOAAA x MLW Event Set for March 13 in Mexico

MEXICO — Major League Wrestling and AAA Lucha Libre’s collaboration continues on March 13 with a historic co-promoted card in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

The MLW x AAA event will emanate from the historic Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez.

Information on the card and on-sale date for tickets will be revealed soon.

The card will feature top ranked MLW wrestlers and represents the first-time MLW has united with AAA to present a co-promoted event.

This collaboration between the two organizations continues Major League Wrestling’s strategic alliances with international federations to create a unified global system to help introduce the sport to new markets, exchange talent, collaborate on content and develop opportunities for fans, athletes and the sport.

It is MLW’s mission that these efforts present dream matches, easily accessible high quality content and advancements in the sport.

MLW Announces Partnership With Dragon Gate

Announced at Saturday night’s MLW Fightland TV tapings, MLW and Dragon Gate have formed a partnership. Major League Wrestling’s Court Bauer said the working relationship between MLW and Dragon Gate is “coming soon.”

“The gate to the Americas has been opened. @MLW x @dragongate_pro,” Bauer wrote on Twitter.

Post Wrestling reported the two companies had been in talks and signed the deal over the past week. MLW wants to bring Dragon Gate talent to the States, once they go through the process of securing their visas. This process can take time, so no word yet on when talent will begin making appearances.

MLW signed with ICM Partners, who will sell TV and streaming rights for MLW. MLW Studios will also launch, which will create original scripted and non-scripted programming for the promotion.

https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1223837793199194113

MLW has put out a video (seen below) about the two companies working together, along with a press release:

KOBE, JAPAN / NEW YORK — Major League Wrestling and Dragon Gate Pro-Wrestling of Japan today announced the formation of a strategic alliance.

MLW and Dragon Gate Pro-Wrestling will fuse forces to launch a new collaboration focused on a talent exchange and opportunities to share content and participate in other projects.

“The collaboration between MLW and Dragon Gate is a very special opportunity to produce unique events, showcase spectacular talent and create a new canvas for Japanese and American cooperation,” said Court Bauer, CEO and founder of MLW. “We are ecstatic about this partnership.”

Dragon Gate is a world-renowned wrestling organization based out of Kobe, Japan that has revolutionized wrestling.

Transcending traditional Japanese wrestling with its distinct mixture of strong style wrestling and Mexican lucha libre, Dragon Gate is a spectacular packaging unlike any other Japanese organization.

With popular wrestlers such as Ben-K, YAMATO, Shun Skywalker and Narauki Doi among others, Dragon Gate delights fans around the world with their thrilling high-flying acrobatics and inventive moves.

A vibrant trendsetting organization, Dragon Gate emerged in 2004 and reimagined Japanese wrestling in its own vision. Today, Dragon Gate is one of Japan’s most prominent organizations with a global reach, including introducing their SVOD service.

More details on first chapter of the MLW x Dragon Gate collaboration will be revealed soon.

https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1224371694170669056

Source: Wrestling Inc.