Tag: MLW

MLW Fusion Preview 3/16/19

Watch Major League Wrestling nationwide and in Canada each week on beIN SPORTS Saturdays 9pm ET / 7pm PT and on YouTube Sundays 12pm ET / 9am PT.

For over a month Maxwell Jacob Friedman has been a thorn in the Hart Foundation’s side.  He brutally attacked Teddy Hart on his birthday following Hart defending the belt. Then, MJF and his preppy accomplice Richard Holliday manipulated themselves into a World Tag Team match against the Hart Foundation.

Who is the true dynasty? MJF and Holliday or the Hart Foundation? Once the bell rings in the main event, we may finally have our answer.

Speaking of questions, what was the deal with Tom Lawlor’s sketchy physician last week? What’s the real prognosis for the World Champion? Find out on FUSION!

Ol Mancer is back and this week he makes his debut as a color analyst ringside with Rich Bocchini and Jim Cornette. What’s Bucksnort’s favorite son have to say about his recent issues with Salina de la Renta’s Promociones Dorado?

CONTRA Unit’s Jacob Fatu & Josef Samael make their debut and they promise to show MLW why they are the global dealers in violence. What does that mean? Tune in to find out!

Who are the latest participants in the 2019 Battle Riot®? Find out in the control center!

Matches: 

  • World Tag Team Title Match: The Hart Foundation vs. MJF & Richard Holliday
  • Hijo de LA Park vs. Puma King
  • CONTRA’s Josef Samael & Jacob Fatu in action

Join Jim Cornette and Rich Bocchini ringside in Chicago as Major League Wrestling presents the fastest and most dangerous hour of combat sports you’ll experience anywhere in the world.

Watch MLW FUSION Saturday nights on beIN SPORTS at 9pm ET/6pm PT.  Don’t get beIN? Subscribe to MLW’s YouTube channel for free and stream binge on MLW FUSION anytime anywhere!

Jim Cornette Extends MLW Return; Set For More Shows

MLW issued the following announcement on Wednesday 3/13/19:

Prepare to experience more Jim Cornette on Major League Wrestling broadcasts.

MLW today announced that the league has come to terms with Jim Cornette to extend his presence ringside as an analyst for Major League Wrestling programming.

“Jim is very talented and we’re very happy he’ll be staying on with us,” MLW CEO Court Bauer said in a statement. “He brings a unique personality and presence to FUSION and anything else he does for us. His talents in front of the camera and behind it our invaluable to the league and its wrestlers.”

Cornette is scheduled for MLW’s New York City return on April 4th and 5th. The “Louisville Slugger” will also be present for MLW’s Milwaukee debut on June 1st and return to Chicago on July 6th. Tickets are on sale for all events at MLWTickets.com.

Cornette surprised the sport with his return at MLW: Intimidation Games in Chicago on March 3rd’s live broadcast on beIN SPORTS. (Watch)

MLW Fusion Preview 3/9/19

Watch Major League Wrestling nationwide and in Canada each week on beIN SPORTS Saturdays 9pm ET / 7pm PT and on YouTube Sundays 12pm ET / 9am PT.

Jim Cornette is back calling wrestling in prime time. The media has praised the return of the “Louisville Slugger” so don’t miss his sophomore outing as he sits ringside with Rich Bocchini for a night of action! Moments after escaping the solid steel cage to retain the World Heavyweight Championship, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor was savagely attacked by the group identifying themselves as CONTRA.  This week on FUSION, we’ll get an update on Lawlor’s injuries and perhaps learn more about CONTRA. The Hart Foundation aren’t in a good mood following MJF and Richard Holliday’s recent actions. Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Brian Pillman speak candidly on their upcoming World Tag Team Title defense against MJF and Holliday. Mance Warner will be in the house. What’s Ol Mancer up to? Most likely lariats and light beers! Salina de la Renta will break her silence after last week’s steel cage match where Low Ki failed to reclaim the belt.  What is on the empresaria’s mind? Is the house of Promotions Dorado on shaky ground? Tune in to find out. There will also be a qualifying match for the 2019 Battle Riot. Will veteran DJZ punch his ticket to the 40-wrestler extravaganza or will newcomer Ace Austin silence the electric Filipino grappler? Tune in for this high flying, high stakes encounter.

Matches: 

  • Ace Romero vs. Simon Gotch
  • Battle Riot Qualifying Match: DJZ vs. Ace Austin
  • Alex Hammerstone vs. Isaias Velasquez

Join Jim Cornette and Rich Bocchini ringside in Chicago as Major League Wrestling presents the fastest and most dangerous hour of combat sports you’ll experience anywhere in the world. Watch MLW FUSION Saturday nights on beIN SPORTS at 9pm ET/6pm PT.  Don’t get beIN? Subscribe to MLW’s YouTube channel for free and stream binge on MLW FUSION anytime anywhere!

Jim Cornette Discusses His New Gig As MLW Commentator.

Jim Cornette discusses his new gig as MLW commentator as well as what his future plans are on his latest Jim Cornette Experience Podcast.

You can listen at this link.

Jim Cornette Debuts As New Color Commentator At MLW TV Tapings

It was announced at the tip of the MLW TV tapings in Chicago, IL that legendary pro wrestling manager Jim Cornette has joined MLW as a new color commentator. He is currently in the booth alongside regular MLW commentator Rich Bocchini. We are told that Tony Schivone was unable to do commentary for tonight’s tapings due to his commentary commitments to the Georgia Bulldogs. No word on why Matt Striker did not take his spot, as he has traditionally done when Schivone has other commitments.

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“The breadth and depth of our commentator pool sets the bar,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “Each commentator or analyst excels at bringing a passion for the sport which is a key driving force behind MLW’s programming.”

MLW’s broadcast team is rich in experience and diversity.  Jim Cornette joins Rich Bocchini, Tony Schiavone and Matt Striker on the English call of the action while Andres Bermudez, Salina de la Renta and Carlos Casado provide Spanish commentary for MLW Fusion.

MLW will make announcements regarding their broadcast assignments on a case-by-case basis.

A prolific mind and mouth within wrestling for years, James E. Cornette has enjoyed a brilliant career of presenting talent in front of crowds and developing them behind the scenes.

Additionally, Cornette is a highly regarded color analyst having giving insight and analysis over the years for WCW, Jim Crockett Promotions, the NWA and WWE.

A celebrated yet despised manager, Cornette led the likes of the Midnight Express, the Heavenly Bodies, WWF Champion Yokozuna, Vader, Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith and countless others to triumph and titles.

When not managing, Cornette found success operating Smoky Mountain Wrestling as well as advising WWE Chairman Vince McMahon in addition to his work at OVW where he coached and developed the likes of John Cena, Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar and countless others.

Today, the Louisville Slugger continues to run his mouth as he swings a verbal tennis racquet on his hit weekly podcasts: the Jim Cornette Experience and Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru.

MLW Fusion Live Preview 3/2/19

MLW returns to Chicago tomorrow night March 2nd with MLW: Intimidation Games at Cicero Stadium.

The following matches will air live on beIN SPORTS!

* MLW World Championship – Steel Cage Match: (C) “Filthy” Tom Lawler vs. Low Ki

* Lucha Bros vs. Team AAA (Taurus & Laredo Kid)

* MLW World Tag Team Championship: (C) The Hart Foundation (Teddy Hart & Davey Boy Smith Jr.) vs. MJF & Richard Holliday

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MLW & beIN SPORTS Team Up For Free 2 Hour Live Special On April 5

MLW announced the following:

Image result for BEIN SPORTS TO AIR NEXT LIVE MLW NETWORK SPECIAL NATIONWIDE ON FRIDAY NIGHT APRIL 5TH 8PM ET NEW YORK – Riot with Major League Wrestling on Friday night April 5th as MLW presents the 2019 Battle Riot® as a 2-hour network special on beIN SPORTS live from New York City’s Melrose Ballroom. (buy tickets) The live broadcast will feature the 40-wrestler Battle Riot plus more matches. “The sport reaches its annual peak the weekend of April 5th and what better way to give the fans something big than to give it away for free as a 2 hour special featuring the Battle Riot?,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. What is the Battle Riot®? A mash-up of a battle royal, royal rumble and anything goes street fight, this super-sized main event will feature 40 wrestlers with new participants entering the ring every 60 seconds. There will be surprises! There will be legends! There will be WTF entries! And there will be no disqualifications! Elimination is by pinfall, submission or by throwing an individual over the top rope. Anything is possible April 5th in a Battle Riot! What does the winner get? The winner gets a World Heavyweight Title Shot anywhere, anytime! It could be that night; it could be in 6 months. The challenger has the key to unlock an instant title shot against whoever the champion is! Tickets start at $20 at MLWTickets.com! See the 2019 Battle Riot® LIVE in New York April 5 at the Melrose Ballroom as MLW presents a live national network special for beIN SPORTS (buy tickets). Watch MLW Fusion on beIN SPORTS Saturday nights.

BEIN SPORTS TO AIR NEXT LIVE MLW NETWORK SPECIAL NATIONWIDE ON FRIDAY NIGHT APRIL 5TH 8PM ET   

NEW YORK – Riot with Major League Wrestling on Friday night April 5th as MLW presents the 2019 Battle Riot® as a 2-hour network special on beIN SPORTS live from New York City’s Melrose Ballroom. (buy tickets)

The live broadcast will feature the 40-wrestler Battle Riot plus more matches.

“The sport reaches its annual peak the weekend of April 5th and what better way to give the fans something big than to give it away for free as a 2 hour special featuring the Battle Riot?,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer.

What is the Battle Riot®? 
A mash-up of a battle royal, royal rumble and anything goes street fight, this super-sized main event will feature 40 wrestlers with new participants entering the ring every 60 seconds.

There will be surprises!

There will be legends!

There will be WTF entries!

And there will be no disqualifications!

Elimination is by pinfall, submission or by throwing an individual over the top rope.

Anything is possible April 5th in a Battle Riot!

What does the winner get? 
The winner gets a World Heavyweight Title Shot anywhere, anytime!  It could be that night; it could be in 6 months. The challenger has the key to unlock an instant title shot against whoever the champion is!

Tickets start at $20 at MLWTickets.com!

See the 2019 Battle Riot® LIVE in New York April 5 at the Melrose Ballroom as MLW presents a live national network special for beIN SPORTS (buy tickets).

Watch MLW Fusion on beIN SPORTS Saturday nights.

MLW Fusion Preview 2/23/19

Watch Major League Wrestling nationwide and in Canada on beIN SPORTS Saturdays 9pm ET / 7pm PT and on YouTube Sundays 12pm ET / 9am PT.

World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor has a message for Low Ki as the two prepare for next week’s steel cage championship bout at Intimidation Games.

While Low Ki trains away from the cameras in Puerto Rico, Salina de la Renta provides exclusive comments on the ex-champ and next week’s steel cage title fight in Chicago.

In the midst of appealing his suspension, Rich Swann is in action as he takes on the 4th generation athlete Lance Anoa’i.  After for 2 physical altercations, where’s Swann’s head at? The league will be carefully watching Swann’s conduct during this bout on Fusion.

Aerostar makes his debut as he squares off with Rey Horus in a clash of two superb luchadores.  Will Horus, the cousin of Rey Mysterio Jr., make a big splash in his MLW return or will Aerostar triumph in his debut? Tune in to find out!

Mance Warner makes his debut. See what Ol Mance is all about as the lariating brawler battles Mance Warner.

H2tv is back and Teddy Hart has some words for MJF and Holliday… and everyone in the sport.  Speaking of MJF and Holliday, the dynastic duo comment on last week’s shocking attack on Hart.

Matches: 

  • Aerostar vs. Rey Horus
  • Rich Swann vs. Lance Anoa’i
  • Mance Warner vs. Jimmy Yuta

Join Rich Bocchini and Matt Striker ringside in Philadelphia as Major League Wrestling presents the fastest and most dangerous hour of combat sports you’ll experience anywhere in the world.

Watch MLW FUSION Saturday nights on beIN SPORTS at 9pm ET/6pm PT.  Don’t get beIN? Subscribe to MLW’s YouTube channel for free and stream binge on MLW FUSION anytime anywhere!

MLW Fusion Preview 2/16/19

Watch Major League Wrestling nationwide and in Canada on beIN SPORTS Saturdays 9pm ET / 7pm PT and on YouTube Sundays 12pm ET / 9am PT.

Who is the real World Middleweight Champion? The man who forfeited the title due to injury or the man who claimed the vacant belt in a ladder match in December?

Tonight on Fusion the world will finally find out as the reigning champion Teddy Hart takes on the first champion MJF with the belt on the line!

We’ve seen some suspect conduct from Rich Swann the last month or two.  Swann plays the showman card but what’s he really like underneath that facade?

Swann will be tested when he faces an emerging player in the middleweight division in Ace Austin.

Plus: Alex Hammerstone makes his debut as he takes on collegiate wrestler turned pro Ariel Dominguez.

H2tv looks at Davey Boy Smith Jr.’s passion for Chinese formalwear as he meets a lovely lady from Japan. Is love in the air? Tune in!

Matches:

  • World Middleweight Title Bout: Teddy Hart (c) vs. MJF
  • Rich Swann vs. Ace Austin
  • Alex Hammerstone vs. Ariel Dominguez

Join Rich Bocchini and Matt Striker ringside in Philadelphia as Major League Wrestling presents the fastest and most dangerous hour of combat sports you’ll experience anywhere in the world.

Watch MLW FUSION Saturday nights on beIN SPORTS at 9pm ET/6pm PT.  Don’t get beIN? Subscribe to MLW’s YouTube channel for free and stream binge on MLW FUSION anytime anywhere!

MLW Fusion Moving To Saturday Nights On beIN SPORTS

Starting this Saturday, MLW will move to Saturdays on beIN SPORTS and to Monday nights on the Spanish network, beIN SPORTS en Espanol. “With the majority of our cards on Saturday nights and beIN interested in doing more live broadcasts in 2019, it made sense to move the show to Saturdays,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “Saturday night wrestling has a history dating back decades. It’s an honor to bring that tradition back starting this Saturday night on beIN.”

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