Tag: MLW

MLW Fusion Preview 11/23/19

What happens when England’s most dangerous man Jimmy Havoc battles Mance Warner all over Orlando in a falls count anywhere match? Pure chaos that no Florida man can possibly contain!

Championship gold will be on the line as the National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone defends the title against kickboxer turned pro wrestler Douglas James.  Following an impressive tag team outing against the Dynasty last week, “DJ” looks to end Hammerstone’s five month reign. Can he do it? Find out on this week’s FUSION!

The women’s division kicks off with Zeda Zhang vs. the mysterious Spider Lady.

Marshall Von Erich readies for a date with destiny as he challenges Jacob Fatu for the World Championship next week. The Von Erich Boys along with “Filthy” Tom Lawlor take us inside their big fight camp!

CONTRA Unit vows that the fire will continue to rise. Which castle will crumble next?

Salina de la Renta has gone missing. With rumors surrounding the Empresaria, MLW looks for answers.

Plus: an inside look at the latest Opera Cup brackets and so much more!

MATCHES:

  • Falls Count Anywhere in Orlando! Mance Warner vs. Jimmy Havoc
  • Zeda Zhang vs. The Spider Lady
  • National Openweight Title Fight: Alex Hammerstone vs. Douglas James

Tom Lawlor Not Done With MLW After All Signs, Signs Multi-Year Deal

“Filthy” Tom Lawlor isn’t done with MLW after all. We previously reported that Lawlor was finishing up with MLW.

Court Bauer, MLW CEO and booker, wasn’t lying when he stated the world of MLW never stops. In a press release, it was announced that the company has agreed to a multi-year, exclusive agreement with Tom Lawlor.

“After months and weeks of trying to figure out the next step in my career, I have come to the conclusion that indeed there is no place like home, and no where that I would rather continue to swing for the fences than in Major League Wrestling,” said Tom Lawlor. “I’m happy to announce that myself and management have come to terms that will keep me in the ring with the top talent, wrestlers, and fighters under the MLW banner.

“While I was able to reach the peak of the mountain and become world champion in the past, I have since realized that there are entire new ranges for me to conquer and I look forward to getting to the summit alongside the fans and supporters of MLW. Stay filthy!”

A former member of the UFC roster, Lawlor joined MLW in 2017 and became a fan favorite, winning the MLW World Heavyweight Title earlier this year.

“We went into extra innings to get this done,” said Bauer. “Tom’s talent, passion and leadership are second to none. We’re all beyond pleased to have his continued presence in MLW for years to come.”

Lawlor is scheduled to compete at the Opera Cup inside the Melrose Ballroom in New York City on December 5th. An opponent has not been announced yet.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

MLW Fusion Preview 11/16/19

A fight over six months in the making will finally go down on this week’s FUSION as ex-World Heavyweight Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor enters the ring against the Hart Foundation’s Davey Boy Smith Jr. in a dream match. Don’t miss arguably the toughest and most dangerous athletes in MLW will collide in what promises to be a gripping grappling showdown between two top ranked heavyweight wrestlers.

CONTRA has been at with the Von Erichs since the spring when Tom Lawlor asked Ross and Marshall to come to MLW and help him in his battle against the global dealers in violence. Soon thereafter Marshall was blinded by Ikuro Kwon’s mysterious mist.  Now, Marshall Von Erich looks to extract revenge on CONTRA’s Ikuro Kwon one-on-one.

What type of damage did MJF suffer at SuperFight? Bro, the Dynasty are back with a new Lifestyles of the Rich and Dynastic. Then, the Dynasty step into the ring as they face Dominic Garrini & Douglas James in tag team competition.

CONTRA makes the Von Erichs an offer they can’t refuse… but what is it?

The new World Middleweight Champion Myron Reed makes his first statement as the champ.

Where in the world is Salina de la Renta?

Plus: an exclusive update on Teddy Hart following the savage attack by CONTRA

Tune in to Major League Wrestling: FUSION to find out this and more!

Matches:

  • “Filthy” Tom Lawlor vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
  • Marshall Von Erich vs. Ikuro Kwon of CONTRA Unit (with Josef Samael)
  • Dynasty vs. Dominic Garrini & Douglas James

“Filthy” Tom Lawlor Finishing Up With MLW

Former MLW World Heavyweight Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is wrapping up with MLW. Wrestling Inc. has confirmed that Lawlor’s final appearance for the promotion will be on December 5th for the MLW Opera Cup event.

Lawlor had signed with MLW in October of 2017, and won the company’s first Battle Riot event in 2018. He won the MLW World Heavyweight Championship this past February before losing it to Jacob Fatu in July.

MLW President Court Bauer commented on Lawlor’s departure on Twitter, thank him for all he has done for the company.

“I want to thank @FilthyTomLawlor for his two years with @MLW. Tom was a day zero guy that helped relaunch the league in October 2017,” Bauer wrote. “I wish him continued success with the next chapter of his career. First class dude who despite being filthy is somehow all class at the same time.”

Lawlor tweeted that he will not be accepting bookings past 2019.

https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1194834005901946882

Source: Wrestling Inc.

MLW Fusion Preview 11/9/19

SuperFight is in the books a new chapter for Major League Wrestling begins live from Orlando tomorrow night at GILT Nightclub featuring a double main event!

Two of the truest fighters in Major League Wrestling will meet for the first time ever in a match with championship implications as Low Ki battles Timothy Thatcher. Don’t miss what guarantees to be a war in the ring.

Complimenting the hard-hitting Thatcher-Low Ki bout is a World Middleweight title defense. Fresh off of an incredible championship clash against Austin Aries, Teddy Hart will defend the belt for the second time in 7 days this Saturday night as he takes on the newly minted #1 ranked Myron Reed of Injustice.

CONTRA Unit will make a proclamation as their campaign of violence in the sport continues following a historic clash in Chicago. What will the global leaders in violence have to say? Tune in to find out!

Plus, Mance Warner is not happy with Jimmy Havoc. What does Ol Mancer have to say about the vile post match attack at SuperFight?

Could “Filthy” Tom Lawlor become a free agent? We’ll learn more about Tom’s future in MLW.

Rich Bocchini and AJ Kirsch call the action from ringside on MLW FUSION!

MLW Saturday Night SuperFight Results 11/2/19

(Pre-show) Savio Vega vs. Leo Brien –

Winner: Leo Brien

 

(Pre-show)  Gino “El Intocable” Medina vs. Air Wolf –

Winner: Gino “El Intocable”

 

(Pre-show) Zenshi vs. Hijo de LA Park w/Salina de la Renta –

Winner: Hijo de LA Park

 

(Pre-show) Contra Unit vs. Douglas James & Dominic Garrini vs. Spirit Squad –

Winner: Contra Unit

 

MLW World Tag Team Championship – Texas Tornado Tag Match: (C) The Dynasty (Maxwell J. Friedman & Richard Holliday) vs. The Von Erichs –

Winners and new MLW World Tag Team Champions: The Von Erichs

 

Injustice (Jordan Oliver, Kotto Brazil & Myron Reed) vs. Gringo Loco, Puma King & Septimo Dragon –

Winners: Injustice

 

MLW World Middleweight Championship: (C) Teddy Hart vs. Austin Aries –

Winner: Teddy Hart

Post match, Contra Unit interrupts the feed. Josef Samael tells Hart that he now has a target on his back, then calls out the Von Erichs and claiming that he wishes to make them an offer that they won’t be able to refuse. Heavyweight champion Jacob Fatu is there as well. Samael says that a public execution is going to happen to LA Park. Fatu screams, “Hail Contra!”

 

Low-Ki vs. Brian Pillman Jr. –

Winner: Low Ki by referee stoppage

 

Tom Lawlor vs. Timothy Thatcher –

Winner: Tom Lawlor by submission

 

Stairway To Hell Match: Jimmy Havoc vs. Bestia 666 vs. Mance Warner –

Winner: Mance Warner

Post match, as Warner is celebrating…Havoc attacks him from behind and piledrives him on a steel guard rail. He picks Warner up…Acid rainmaker. He rubs his hand over Warner’s face and licks the blood off his hands. Several medical officials attend to Warner, who looks dazed.

 

MLW National Openweight Championship: (C) Alexander Hammerstone vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr. –

Winner: Alexander Hammerstone

 

MLW World Heavyweight Championship – No DQ: (C) Jacob Fatu w/Josef Samael vs. LA Park w/Salina de la Renta –

Winner: Jacob Fatu 

https://twitter.com/salinadelarenta/status/1191394335419334658

 

MLW Saturday Night SuperFight 11/2/19

This Saturday night November 2 Major League Wrestling (MLW®) will present the league’s historic first-ever pay-er-view, Saturday Night SuperFight, LIVE from Chicago at 8pm ET / 5pm PT from Cicero Stadium.

The live PPV broadcast. which is available on all major cable and satellite systems as well digital pay-per-view on iN DEMAND, Vubiquity DIRECTV and DISH.

HOW TO WATCH:
Date: Saturday November 2

Time: 8pm ET / 5pm PT

Stream Worldwide: FITE.tv. | Pre-order

Cable: Channel Finder

DirecTV: Channel 121 |  Pre-order

DISH: Channel 460 HD or 462 SD  |  Pre-order

The PPV will be available to stream live worldwide and on demand at FITE TV. You can pre-order at: MLW.tv.

MLW: Saturday Night SuperFight starts at 8 p.m. ET /5 p.m. PT and will be offered in HD for a suggested price of $19.95.

The expected runtime for the broadcast is approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Pre-Show begins at 7pm ET / 4pm PT – Watch live on FITE, MLW’s YouTube Channel, DirecTV, DISH, inDEmand and beIN SPORTS

 

Main Card:

MLW World Heavyweight Championship – No DQ: (C) Jacob Fatu w/Josef Samael vs. LA Park w/Salina de la Renta

MLW World Middleweight Championship: (C) Teddy Hart vs. Austin Aries

MLW World Tag Team Championship – Texas Tornado Tag Match: (C) The Dynasty (Maxwell J. Friedman & Richard Holliday) vs. The Von Erichs

Tom Lawlor vs. Timothy Thatcher

MLW National Openweight Championship: (C) Alexander Hammerstone vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.

Stairway To Hell Match: Jimmy Havoc vs. Bestia 666 vs. Mance Warner

Low-Ki vs. Brian Pillman Jr.

Injustice (Jordan Oliver, Kotto Brazil & Myron Reed) vs. Gringo Loco, Puma King & Septimo Dragon

 

Pre-Show:

Contra Unit vs. Douglas James & Dominic Garrini vs. Spirit Squad

Zenshi vs. Hijo de LA Park w/Salina de la Renta

Savio Vega vs. Leo Brien

Gino “El Intocable” Medina vs. Air Wolf

MLW Hires Lucha Underground Co-Creator

Lucha Underground co-creator Chris DeJoseph has joined MLW in a behind the scenes position.

Sports Illustrated reports DeJoseph’s first day as co-Executive Producer will be this Saturday at MLW’s SuperFight pay-per-view.

“Since the last season of Lucha Underground, I’ve had an itch to get back in the game,” DeJoseph told the publication. “I’ve been watching what they’ve been doing and the steps they are taking to keep building, and I can’t wait to get my hands dirty with MLW.”

DeJoseph’s resumé features 17-years of experience in the business, including 6 years on the WWE creative team. He also worked on Lucha Underground as an Executive Producer throughout its run.

“So much has sprouted from the alternative universe of Lucha Underground,” DeJoseph added. “The wrestling world is exploding right now, and I’m looking forward to riding that wave.”

This would seem to signal the end of Lucha Underground. It’s been almost one year since the finale aired and there’s been no update on a possible Season 5. Since the finale aired, many wrestlers have taken legal action to get out of their contracts.

Source: Pro Wrestling Inc.

MLW Fusion Preview 10/26/19

It’s the final stop on the road to Saturday Night SuperFight! November 2 LIVE on PPV from the Cicero Stadium in Chicago!

Promociones Dorado goes to war with CONTRA Unit in the main event. Following the savage attack on LA Park’s son last week, the destroyer is out for blood as he along with Promociones Dorado takes on CONTRA Unit in trios action.

The Hart Foundation clash with Dragon Lee and Extreme Tiger in a fast and thunderous tag team encounter.

Plus! A new H2tv featuring the Hart Foundation taking in the sights and sounds of Tijuana.

Do the Von Erich boys have the Dynasty’s number?

Salina de la Renta joins us from Sinaloa, Mexico as the Empresaria craves power, respect and more.

A shocking new addition to a SuperFight match is revealed in the control center.

What’s Low Ki’s reaction to Pillman’s poolside trash talking? The Lone Wolf of Brooklyn breaks his silence.

Join AJ Kirsch and Rich Bocchini bring us to Mexico for a night of Major League Wrestling just days out from MLW’s historic first Pay-Per-View, Saturday Night SuperFight!

Matches:

•Promociones Dorado vs. CONTRA Unit

•Hart Foundation vs. Dragon Lee and Extreme Tiger

•Torito and Toto vs. Terror Azteca and Proximo

Saturday Night SuperFight is now available to pre-order at FITE.tv [Pre-Order]

Available worldwide to stream on FITE for just $19.95 and featuring 4 title fights, dream matches, grudge matches and more, you won’t want to miss MLW’s first Pay-Per-View on November 2

Cut the line! Use this link and pre-order now: https://www.fite.tv/watch/mlw-saturday-night-superfight/2p1vk/

MLW’s Court Bauer Scheduled For TV Meetings This Week

Major League Wrestling boss Court Bauer is scheduled to attend a series of TV meetings in Los Angeles this week, according to PWInsider.

Bauer will be looking to lock in plans to add to MLW’s TV and streaming footprint in 2020. MLW is currently under a multi-year TV deal with BeIN SPORTS, but that allows for them to create additional content for other outlets and platforms.

The meetings are planned to explore what else MLW can add to their line-up beyond their commitments to BeIN SPORTS. The belief is that now is the time to strike to expand MLW’s programming footprint, especially with WWE, AEW, and Impact Wrestling all locked into TV deals.

MLW and BeIN SPORTS are both said to be happy with their current deal.

MLW will hold their first pay-per-view event on November 9 from the Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois – Saturday Night SuperFight. Below is the current card:

No DQ Match for the MLW World Heavyweight Title
LA Park vs. Jacob Fatu (c)

MLW World Middleweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Teddy Hart (c)

Texas Tornado Match for the MLW EM Tag Team Titles
The Von Erichs vs. MJF and Richard Holliday (c)

MLW National Openweight Title Match
Davey Boy Smith, Jr. vs. Alexander Hammerstone (c)

Stairway to Hell Match
Mance Warner vs. Jimmy Havoc

Tom Lawlor vs. Timothy Thatcher

Injustice (Jordan Oliver, Myron Reed Kotto Brazil) vs. Puma King, Gringo Loco, Septimo Dragon

Source: Wrestling Inc.