MLW Fusion Preview 6/8/19

The Dynasty is on cloud 9 having attacked Teddy Hart and denied the Hart Foundation championship gold last week at Fury Road.

Now, the mouthy MJF looks to outwit and outwrestle 6’6” Davey Boy Smith Jr. as the Bulldog clashes with the obnoxious New Yorker in the main event on this week’s FUSION.

Will the league be able to keep the warring Hart Foundation and Dynasty apart or will all six men collide once again?  One of the craziest feuds of the year heats up going into the summer as Smith battles MJF for the first-time ever in singles action.

What is the state of the World Heavyweight Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor following last week’s savage attack? Lawlor will break his silence in the fallout of CONTRA Unit’s campaign of psychological terror.

The queen of ratings is back running MLW’s flagship show the week of June 15th. MLW can confirm Salina de la Renta will oversee FUSIONas the executive producer of the June 15th broadcast with compete autonomy.

What does the Empresaria have in store?  What matches will be made? Will the Puerto Rican powerbroker use this power to destroy her enemies… or make new alliances? The world will get a hint on FUSIONas the Empresaria reveals the line-up for the June 15th broadcast.

CONTRA vows to continue its “demonstration of violence” as the outsiders attempt to disrupt and destroy MLW.

Fresh off of the historic National Openweight Championship finals, the newly minted National Champ himself, Alex Hammerstone, will be in the house.

Myron Reed wants justice following last week’s match against Gringo Loco. What does the Louisville native have to say this week? Tune in to find out.

The first Kings of Colosseum control center will reveal the main event for the July 6 event.

Atlantic City’s Ace Austin looks to get back into title contention as he takes on the masked Minnesotan Air Wolf in middleweight competition.

“The Haitian Sensation” has had a challenging year thus far but a win over the 6’4”  Richard Holliday of the Dynasty would send shockwaves throughout the league… but MLW’s “most marketable” athlete has another idea for the fan favorite scrappy underdog.

Join MLW’s play-by-play broadcaster Rich Bocchini alongside analyst Jim Cornette for a night of top ranked action from the greater Milwaukee area!

MATCHES:

  • MJF vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
  • Kotto Brazil vs. Richard Holliday
  • Air Wolf vs. Ace Austin

MLW CEO Court Bauer Reveals Who Recently Received The Biggest Pop In The History Of The Promotion

Major League Wrestling CEO Court Bauer noted on Twitter that Ross and Marshall Von Erich recently received the biggest crowd pop in the history of the promotion.

Ross and Marshall, of the legendary Von Erich Family, made their MLW debuts back on Saturday, June 1 at the Fury Road tapings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They teamed with MLW World Champion Tom Lawlor to face The Contra Unit in six-man action.

Bauer pointed to how the brothers will likely receive another massive reaction when they come out for the MLW War Chamber event on Saturday, September 7 in Dallas, Texas. The Von Erich Family have been legends in Texas for many years.

“Straight up: @RAMVonErich got the biggest pop in the history of @MLW when they came out in Milwaukee. I can only imagine what will go down Sept. 7 in Dallas,” Bauer wrote in response to a fan who wondered how over the brothers will be in Dallas.

https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1136440639376281601

Ross and Marshall are the sons to WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Von Erich, and the grandsons of the legendary Fritz Von Erich. They were trained by Kevin and WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race. They debuted back in 2012 for Japan’s Pro Wrestling NOAH promotion, and later spent some time in TNA from 2014 – 2015.

The Von Erichs are currently signed to multi-year deals with MLW.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

MLW Fusion Live “Fury Road” Preview 6/1/19

Go full throttle with Major League Wrestling on beIN SPORTS live this Saturday night at 9pm EST/6pm PST for 60 minutes of high octane as MLW presents FURY ROAD.

The one-hour special will feature two championship fights live from the greater Milwaukee area airing 9pm EST/6pm PST.

In a dream match, chaos will be carnage when Teddy Hart defends the World Middleweight Championship against “England’s Most Dangerous Man” Jimmy Havoc. Defending the middleweight belt a record 4th time, Hart will be tasked with stopping the violent death match wrestler in what promises to be a wild championship encounter.

History will be made in the National Openweight Championship Finals as the inaugural champion is crowned at Fury Road.  6’3” Alex Hammerstone and the 2018 Rookie of the Year Brian Pillman Jr. will clash in the championship finals Live on beIN SPORTS.  Will Dynasty’s ace Alex Hammerstone make good on his promise of winning the belt? Will destiny bring the popular Pillman his first major championship?

Myron Reed has a bad attitude and a brilliant in-ring game but will he be able to handle the veteran luchador known as “The Base God” Gringo Loco?

The reigning World Heavyweight Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor will sit down for an exclusive interview with Kaci Lennox to discuss his next title fight.

Ever the powerhouse promoter, Empresaria Salina de la Renta has brokered another blockbuster deal. What is it? Who is it? Find out LIVE on beIN SPORTS.

CONTRA Unit promises to continue their campaign to disrupt and destroy MLW. Who is next in the crosshairs of the global dealers in violence? Only the outsiders Jacob Fatu, Josef Samael and Simon Gotch know for sure.

Join play-by-play announcer Rich Bocchini along with the legendary Jim Cornette this Saturday night June 1 on beIN SPORTS as Major League Wrestling presents FURY ROAD at 9pm EST/6pm PST.

MLW Fusion Preview 5/25/19

“The body count will rise.”

CONTRA Unit has promised that MLW will never be the same after this week’s FUSION.  Who is on their hit list?  Who will resist? Will the mighty fall?  The global leaders have threatened to devastate Major League Wrestling and its athletes.

The shadowy trio of Jacob Fatu, Josef Samael and Simon Gotch have grand and bloody designs as danger seemingly awaits any and all on this week’s episode.

One of CONTRA’s biggest targets, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor will be in action as he defends the belt against Germany’s #1 ranked wrestler “Avalanche” Robert Dreissker.  Will Lawlor’s campaign to topple each country’s top wrestler continue with his 3rd title defense? Will Dreissker be the first German to win a World Championship in nearly 30 yesrs? Find out on this week’s FUSION!

There are rumblings LA Park will be in the house.  Will Salina de la Renta’s destroy look to cash in his 2019 Battle Riot golden ticket?

Speaking of Salina de la Renta, the Promociones Dorado camp will be in action as Low Ki and Ricky “El Sicario” Martinez look to showcase their dominance.

The Super Heavyweight Super Team link-up as 469 pound Barrington Hughes and 400 pound Ace Romero rumble with CONTRA Unit’s Jacob Fatu and Josef Samael.  Will Hughes and Acey unleash a near ton of fury on CONTRA? Or, will they be the next victims?

H2tv returns as the Hart Foundation prepare Brian Pillman Jr. for next week’s National Openweight Championship finals.

The Lucha Bros. will also be in action. After a pair of losses in singles competition, the brothers look for unity and success in tag team competition as the former World Tag Team Champs pursue a tag team title shot.

MATCHES:

  • World Heavyweight Title Match: “Filthy” Tom Lawlor vs. “Avalanche” Robert Dreissker
  • Lucha Bros in action!
  • CONTRA Unit’s Jacob Fatu & Josef Samael vs. Barrington Hughes & Ace Romero
  • Low Ki & Ricky Martinez in action!

Join play-by-play announcer Rich Bocchini the legendary analyst Jim Cornette from the sold out Melrose Ballroom in New York City for a night of top ranked action from Major League Wrestling.

MLW Fusion Preview 5/18/19

The National Openweight Championship Finals will come into focus as Brian Pillman Jr. wrestles Rich Swann with the winner advancing to the finals on June 1st at Fury Road live from Milwaukee.

Swann’s newfound aggression and experience could come into play in a major way. Flanked by Myron Reed, the advantage may go to Swann in this big bout with championship implications.

However, don’t count the “Cincinnati Kid” Brian Pillman’s scrappy tenaciousness. For the youngest member of the Hart Foundation it is his destiny to claim his first major championship in the sport.  Can he get one step closer? Tune in to find out as Swann and Pillman fight to advance to the finals of the National Openweight Championship tournament.

Following the chaos sparked by Mance Warner and Sami Callihan on Salina de la Renta’s special edition of FUSION, the empresaria looks to take a pound of flesh in revenge. Promociones Dorado’s Hijo de LA Park and “El Sicario” Ricky Martinez take on Ol Mancer and Callihan in what should be a wild fight.

One week out from a major World Heavyweight Championship bout, FUSION takes a look at Germany’s top ranked wrestler “Avalanche” Robert Dreissker.  “Filthy” Tom Lawlor will also check in from his fight camp in Las Vegas.

The maestro of Mexican Strong Style, Daga, will test his technical talents as he grapples with GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion Minoru Tanaka.  The Japanese shoot-boxer and submission guru will be tested on the mat and in the air as he squares off against a top-level luchador in Daga.

You won’t want to miss the Fury Road Control Center as the full card for the June 1st broadcast is revealed.

That’s not all!  CONTRA Unit has demanded a pre-taped video air. What will the global dealers in violence have to say? Tune in to find out.

Last week the Big Apple Miracle occurred with Air Wolf defeating elite luchador Rey Fenix. Will there be a rematch?

Join play-by-play announcer Rich Bocchini and legendary analyst Jim Cornette from New York City’s sold-out Melrose Ballroom for 60 minutes of wrestling. It doesn’t get realer than Major League Wrestling!

CARD:

  • National Openweight Championship Semi-Finals: Rich Swann vs. Brian Pillman Jr.
  • GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion Minoru Tanaka vs. Daga
  • Sami Callihan & Mance Warner vs. Hijo de LA Park & Ricky Martinez (presented by Salina de la Renta)

Austin Aries Coming Soon To MLW, His “Fury Road” Opponent Revealed

MLW announced last week that former Impact Wrestling and WWE star Austin Aries is coming to the company. He will be competing at their upcoming Fury Road event and TV tapings at the Waukesha Expo Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 1.

It was revealed that his opponent will be Australian wrestler Adam Brooks.

https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1129017319500505088

MLW Fusion Preview 5/11/19

The road to the National Openweight Championship finals begins with the semi-finals.  This week, the first semi-final match takes place as “Base God” Gringo Loco looks to use his dynamic lucha arsenal against the Phoenix powerhouse Alexander Hammerstone. Will The Dynasty play a factor in this bout? Who will punch their ticket to the finals with a shot at being crowned the inaugural National Openweight Champion? Witness it all go down on MLW Fusion.

The World Heavyweight Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor allows cameras into his fight camp as he readies for war against CONTRA Unit. Speaking of CONTRA Unit…

On October 5, 2017 super heavyweight Barrington Hughes demolished his first opponent in 8.8 seconds. Since then, the “Caramel Colossus” has decimated all that have stood in his path. Now, the 469 pounder’s undefeated streak will be tested unlike never before.  The ring will be reinforced as Barrington Hughes rumbles with CONTRA Unit’s Jacob Fatu in an encounter that will send shockwaves through New York City. Can Barrington Hughes avenge fellow super heavyweight Ace Romero? Tune in to find out.

H2tv returns with the Hart Foundation dropping some truth bombs on The Dynasty and the entire tag team division.

Sky combat! 19-year old rookie sensation Air Wolf will face his biggest challenge to date as he takes on arguably one of the top luchadores in the sport in Rey Feníx.  Can Air Wolf hang with the elite? The stakes are high and the consequences are enormous for both as they wrestle for the first-time ever.

Following a chaotic end to last week’s MLW FUSION, Salina de la Renta demands retribution. What will the Empresaria of Promociones Dorado conjure up? And what’s up with Low Ki and Salina de la Renta?

Fans will also more about the big signing of Ross and Marshall Von Erich as one of wrestling’s great families writes a new chapter in their storied history.

Join play-by-play commentator Rich Bocchini and legendary analyst Jim Cornette from New York City’s Melrose Ballroom for 60 minutes of the best fighting athletes in professional wrestling!

Matches:

  • National Openweight Championship Semi-Final Match: Alexander Hammerstone vs. Gringo Loco
  • Rey Feníx vs. Air Wolf
  • Super Heavyweight Showdown: Barrington Hughes (undefeated) vs. Jacob Fatu of CONTRA Unit (undefeated)

Ross And Marshall Von Erich Sign Multi-Year Deals With MLW

Ross and Marshall Von Erich have signed multi-year deals with MLW. The third-generation wrestlers will make their MLW on June 1st at Fury Road in Milwaukee.

“Signing with MLW is a big deal for us,” 30 year-old Ross told Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated. “They are the promotion that has allowed us to be with our dad, help out around the ranch, and still wrestle.”

“We’re able to continue the legacy,” added Marshall, who is the younger brother. “It’s humbling, we’re honored, and it’s the perfect timing—we’ve never been this ready for this big a stage before.”

Ross and Marshall are the sons of the legendary Kevin Von Erich. Kevin and the Von Erich family were chronicled on an episode of Viceland’s Dark Side of the Ring last week. The episode looked at the tragedy of the Von Erichs. All five of Kevin’s brothers died premature deaths, three by suicide.

“The Von Erich name is not a burden,” said Ross, who is the elder brother at 30. “We are grateful for our name, it’s a blessing to be a Von Erich. God gave us the right equipment, and we’re going to go out there and do our best.”

MLW sent us the press release regarding their signing:

Major League Wrestling sign Ross and Marshall Von ErichThe Texas born athletes ink multi-year deal; will debut June 1st in Milwaukee at FURY ROAD

NEW YORK — Ross and Marshall Von Erich have joined Major League Wrestling, signing a multi-year deal with the promotion this week. The sons of Kevin Von Erich have emerged as accomplished wrestlers, competing around the world including for Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan, Israel, Australia, the United Kingdom as well as in their home state of Texas.

League officials can confirm that the 3rd generation grapplers will make their MLW debut June 1st in Milwaukee at FURY ROAD.

Earlier today, Sports Illustrated broke the news with a report, featuring exclusive comments from the Von Erichs and MLW CEO Court Bauer.

“Ross and Marshall are not only world-class athletes but world-class people,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “I look forward to seeing their journey as they write a new chapter and usher in the future for their family and for pro wrestling fans around the world.”

About Ross and Marshall Von Erich:

Born in Denton County, Texas and now fighting out of Kauai, Hawaii, Ross and Marshall Von Erich are premier professional wrestlers. Dangerous competitors both in singles competition as well as a franchise tag team unit, the brothers have aspirations of both singles and tag team gold.

The massive 6’4″ 250-pound Marshall Von Erich loves three things: surfing, fishing and fighting. Without a doubt, the younger and physically bigger brother is a certified Hawaiian hoss. Combining explosive power with speed and agility, very few if any can match the charismatic grappler’s fusion of styles, especially at his size.

A strategist inside the ring, Ross wastes no movement, systematically focusing on his opponents’ weaknesses until they are too tired to endure his blitzing offense. Featuring fast and furious brawling, cutting-edge grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsui mat work, his arsenal also includes uncanny aerial attacks.

Proud and serious, Ross Von Erich mixes technical wrestling, brawling, MMA and aerial attacks to make for a customized hybrid wrestling style.

Grappling and learning new techniques on the beaches of Kauai from their father, Kevin Von Erich, these Texas born bad asses are a force to reckon with.

Preferring to fight barefoot, like his father, Marshall is a 3rd generation grappler. Similar to his father, Marshall also possesses one of the best dropkicks in the sport, attaining a vertical leap that would put most athletes to shame. Shocking fans and devastating opponents with his signature moonsault, Marshall is exceptional in every way.

A top-level wrestler in both singles and tag team competition, Ross and Marshall fight for his family’s name and their future.

When not wrestling, the brothers can be found spending time with his family on their ranch in Hawaii, enjoying surfing, spear fishing and innovating new high flying moves off of waterfalls.

Growing up in Denton County (just outside Dallas), Marshall and Ross would tussle all over the family’s Texas ranch with hopes of one day wrestling in front of large crowds around the world. However, their legendary father, Kevin Von Erich, didn’t want his sons to grow up too fast. So much so he hid the weights in the barn at their Denton County farm and encouraged the boys to enjoy life. Wrestling would come soon enough if it was meant to be.

Both impressive athletes from an early age, the brothers exceed in all sports, Ross in football and Marshall at discus throwing.

In 2007, the entire Von Erich clan moved to Kauai, Hawaii, the state’s northernmost island where the brothers Ross and Marshall would begin their journey to become pro wrestlers.

Training under their father’s watchful eye on his Hawaiian farm, the brothers quickly took to professional wrestling. This would lead Ross and Marshall on a journey around the world to train and learn from some of the sport’s best, including Harley Race.

The brothers’ time training with Race in Missouri was invaluable. The brothers not only learned key fundamentals but world class technical and brawling skills from the hall of famer, which would serve them well in the years to come.

From Race’s camp in Missouri, Ross and Marshall would go on an excursion to Japan where they would live for the better part of two years in the Pro Wrestling NOAH dojo.

Under the tutelage of Naomichi Marufuji, the Von Erichs mastered the art of puroresu(Japanese wrestling). On and off for two years, Ross and Marshall would train and compete in one of Japan’s most competitive and prestigious wrestling circuits both in singles and tag team competition.

Competing around the world, including Israel, England, Australia as well as stateside in their home state of Texas, the rise of the 3rdgeneration of Von Erichs heralded a new era for the family. One of triumph, tranquility and hope. Along the way, they even collected championship gold in Texas and abroad.

In 2019, Ross crossed over into film, appearing in Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Hobbs and Shaw action movie. The brothers were also spotlighted in VICE’s Dark Side of The Ringseries, representing a new hope for a new chapter in the family’s fabled story in the sport.

Believing in the mantra to always look forward, never backward, Ross and Marshall have embraced their destiny: the fight for their family’s name and their future.

See the Von Erichs live June 1st in the greater Milwaukee area. Tickets start at just $10 at MLWTickets.com.

MLW Fusion Preview 5/4/19

The following description was provided by the office of Salina de la Renta. (*MLW in no way, shape or form endorses the below)

From the visionary mind of executive producer Salina de la Renta comes the greatest hour of professional wrestling in the history of the sport.

Powered by Promociones Dorado, this week’s MLW FUSION features a double main event that only the genius empresaria Salina de la Renta could broker featuring four of the top Latin athletes in the sport.

Pentagón Jr. dares to compete with the destroyer, hall of fame luchador LA Park in one of two main events.  Will Pentagón Jr. be able to last more than a minute against the face of death? LOL, nah but still… tune in for a public execution!

The most dominant World Champion in the history of Major League Wrestling, Low Ki, will have the distinction of headlining the second main event.  After humiliating Dumbo err Daga by nearly ripping off one of his enormous ears, Low Ki eagerly awaits giving Mr. Peepers a matching disfigured ear.

The greatest next generation luchador in the sport will grace fans with his presence as Hijo de LA Park competes against the husky, filthy Gringo Loco.  Can wrestling’s Kenny Powers jiggle his way to a win? ¿Estás bromeando? Jajajajajajaja!!!!

In an exclusive only a true Latin media maven such as the gorgeous pioneer Salina de la Renta could deliver, you will be in awe of the revealing of the National Openweight Championship brackets.  Yes, you aren’t worthy but the empresaria isn’t doing this for you campesinos. She’s doing it for the ratings. After all, Promociones Dorado does have several shows in the works based on the success of this broadcast.

Oh and please note if that sweaty baby warthog Sami Callihan or that goat lover Mance Warner even dare come near my show, Promociones Dorado can’t be held responsible if they are beaten, arrested or robbed (in no particular order).

CONTRA Unit promises to share something exclusively on this marvelous episode produced by your empresaria, Salina de la Renta. What is it? Watch and find out, gringos!

Rich “Pool Boy” Bocchini and Jim Cornette will call the action in English on beIN SPORTS (US, Canada and Puerto Rico), FreeSports (UK/Ireland) and Total EGO (Israel).

Salina de la Renta and Andres Bermudez provide commentary in Spanish on beIN SPORTS en Espanol.

MLW Fusion Preview 4/26/19

This week on Fusion, The Dynasty and Hart Foundation will go to war in a 3-on-3 tables match. After the Hart Foundation went joyriding in MJF’s car rental, the Dynasty are focused on extracting revenge… but are the affluent and arrogant trio ready to take on the sport’s most dominant team? Find out as carnage is unleashed in the main event!

19 year old Jordan Oliver makes his singles debut as he takes on Kotto Brazil in middleweight action. Can the Newburgh, NY native take Kotto’s ranking and move up in one of MLW’s most competitive divisions? Not if the “Haititan Sensation” has something to say about it.

Just one week away from making history as the first-ever Latina to Executive Produce pro wrestling on television, Promociones Dorado empresaria Salina de la Renta prepares to run MLW’s flagship. Meanwhile, Low Ki focusses on a showdown with a bitter nemesis.

Also signed for middleweight action: Tijuana thriller Rey Horus wages sky combat against Atlantic City’s Ace Austin.

What became of MJF’s rental car? Find out this week!

A new top ranked wrestler steps up to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship. Who? Tune in to find out!

Speaking of the title, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor checks in from his fight camp in Las Vegas… and he has some tough talk for CONTRA Unit.

Join Jim Cornette and Rich Bocchini from New York City for a night of top ranked wrestler!