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MLW Never Say Never 7/8/2023

MLW is in Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday night for an event titled, Never Say Never. The event will air live on FITE TV, while the promotion will also tape upcoming episodes of Fusion. Here is the final card: 

NEVER SAY NEVER FITE+ CARD

World Heavyweight Championship: Hammerstone (champion) vs. Alex Kane (with Mr. Thomas)

National Openweight Championship: Jacob Fatu (champion) vs. Calvin Tankman

Fans Bring The Weapons! World Tag Team Championship: The Samoan SWAT Team (champions) vs. The Calling

Timothy Thatcher vs. “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams

MLW World Featherweight Title vs. wXw World Women’s Title: Delmi Exo vs. Ava Everett

Country Whipping Match!: Mance Warner vs. Sam Adonis

B3CCA performs LIVE!

First 2 rounds of the 2023 OPEN DRAFT!

FUSION TV TAPING BOUTS

SCRAMBLE MATCH: Willie Mack vs. O’Shay Edwards vs. Ken Broadway vs. Love, Doug vs. Nolo Kitano

1 Called Manders & Matthew Justice vs. The Calling’s Delirious & ???

Microman & Mane Event vs. The FBI & Jesus Rodriguez

Ichiban vs. TJ Crawford

Gene Snisky in action!

BOMAYE Tryouts: Mr Thomas vs. J Boujii (candidate)

Tiara James vs. B3CCA

MLW Fusion Preview 7/5/2023

Special time and day!

MLW FUSION tonight at 7pm ET headlined by The Samoan SWAT Team vs The Second Gear Crew in a Hardcore match for the World Tag Team Championship, streaming on MLW’s YouTube channel and FITE+, Friday on beIN XTRA and Saturday on Cable TV’s beIN SPORTS (find a provider). 

  • The Samoan SWAT Team vs The Second Gear Crew – Hardcore match for the World Tag Team Championship
  • AKIRA vs Lince Dorado – World Middleweight Championship
  • Mandy Leon vs Billie Starkz

The final stop on the road to Saturday’s Never Say Never live special on FITE+ is here!

The Samoan SWAT Team put their dominant reign over the tag team division to task as Lance Anoa’i and Juicy Finau wage war with The Second Gear Crew in a Hardcore match for the World Tag Team Championship! 

Can the combined finesse of Juicy’s unmatched power and Lance’s crisp offense overcome professional wrestling’s dangerous highwaymen, or will Ol’ Mancer and 1 Called Manders spill blood and brawl their way to their first taste of championship gold in the league?

As the clock winds down to Never Say Never this Saturday on FITE+, Hammerstone and Alex Kane are in the house. Both champion and challenger will address the media for the final time ahead of their World Heavyweight Championship showdown this Saturday night.

Plus, rumors and innuendo of a shadowy power broker backing The BOMAYE Fight Club continue to cast a cloud over Never Say Never’s main event. Who could the mysterious backer be? Part 2 of MLW’s exclusive expose airs tonight!

“The World’s Greatest Wonder” Microman is on the scene with his jovial buddy Mister Saint Laurent. With it being Microman-Day in the city, Saint Laurent promises a big surprise for his little amigo. 

The Calling’s “Death Fighter” AKIRA puts his newly won World Middleweight Championship on the line against former champ Lince Dorado in a rematch. Can Lince get lucha lit once again, or will the infamous calling card definitively claim Dorado as a victim?

After being on the receiving end of The Calling’s horrifying “gift” last week, Billie Starkz steps into the ring with Mandy Leon. Can Starkz stop The Calling’s attempted stranglehold over the Featherweight division dead in its tracks, or will Mandy turn Starkz into her own personal human horror show project? Tune in and find out!

PLUS: Davey Boy Smith Jr and more!

MLW Fusion Preview 6/22/2023

MLW FUSION tonight at 8pm ET headlined by the returning Jacob Fatu against John Hennigan for the National Openweight Championship, streaming on MLW’s YouTube channel and FITE+, Friday on beIN XTRA and Saturday on Cable TV’s beIN SPORTS (find a provider). 

•John Hennigan vs. Jacob Fatu – National Openweight Championship

•Microman vs. Beastman

•Samoan SWAT Team vs. The Mane Event vs. The FBI – World Tag Team Championship Triple Threat

Big fights from the Big Apple, including a big main event featuring John Hennigan vs. Jacob Fatu for the National Openweight Championship.

After being put on the injured list for the first time ever Jacob Fatu is back and ready to get his promised crack at the National title. 

Is Fatu at 100%? Will the “Shaman of Sports Entertainment” John Hennigan exploit Fatu’s injuries? And what about the Calling? A massive National Openweight title fight headlines Fusion.

Alex Kane drops the mic on Hammerstone and MLW while the Bomaye Fight Club’s shadowy backer makes moves behind thee scenes leading into July 8th’s Never Say Never on FITE+.

The night kicks off with a World Tag Team Championship triple threat! The Samoan SWAT Team’s Juicy Finau & Lance Anoa’i look to set the tone for the evening. Can Mane Event or the FBI shake-up a big night for the family? 

The year plus reign of terror is over as Taya Valkyrie was defeated by Delmi Exo. Now find out who will challenge the “God Queen’s” for her title at Never Say Never! 

Dethroned and devastated, MLW.com cameras get the scoop on Taya Valkyrie. What’s next for the former World Featherweight Champion?

Who is entering this year’s Opera Cup? Find out as the first competitor in the 2023 Opera Cup tournament is revealed.

3 feet of fighting fury rumbles with the ferocious super heavyweight Beastman! Can Microman topple a near 400 pound monster or will he be dinner for Kimchee’s newest find?

John Hennigan and Sam Adonis are facing serious sanctions by MLW for hanging Mance Warner last week. How hard will the league come down? Meanwhile, how is Ol Mancer doing 7 days later? 

MLW Fusion Preview 6/15/2023

MLW FUSION tonight at 8pm ET headlined by a World Featherweight Championship match months in the making as Delmi Exo challenges Taya Valkyrie for the gold, streaming on MLW’s YouTube channel and FITE+, Friday on beIN XTRA and Saturday on Cable TV’s beIN SPORTS (find a provider). 

MLW hits New York City for two title fights and a grudge match.

Delmi Exo finally cashes in her date with destiny as “The God Queen” throws down with Taya Valkyrie for the World Featherweight Championship this week on Fusion.

After months of falling victim to Taya’s politics, can Delmi make history in her moment to shine and end Taya’s 1-year reign? Will Taya’s deceitful tricks continue to secure her spot at the top of the division?

Alex Kane promises cash and prizefights in New York City as The Bomaye Fight Club captain showboats before his showdown for the World Heavyweight Championship with Hammerstone July 8 at Never Say Never on FITE+.

An uncensored UCE on FUSION: Jacob Fatu has something to say. 

Raven summons the “Death Fighter” AKIRA on a quest for blood and gold as he injects chaos in the Middleweight division’s most bitter rivalry. Lince Dorado puts the World Middleweight Championship on the line against former champ Lio Rush and AKIRA in an all thrills triple threat. 

South Central’s finest Willie Mack is ready to crack Azteca skulls and Sam Adonis has pulled the short straw. After getting screwed out of The National Openweight Championship against John Hennigan last week, Mack is back with a vengeance.

Sam Laterna catches up with Mance Warner as Ol Mancer got a special challenge for a certain someone.

MLW Fusion Preview 6/8/2023

MLW FUSION tonight at 8pm ET headlined by a huge National Openweight Championship as Willie Mack challenges John Hennigan for the title, streaming on MLW’s YouTube channel and FITE+, Friday on beIN XTRA and Saturday on Cable TV’s beIN SPORTS (find a provider). 

Willie Mack’s slinging and hustling in Tijuana has incensed John Hennigan enough for The “Shaman of Sports Entertainment” to put his National Openweight Championship on the line against “Chocolate Thunder”. 

Did The Mack just finesse his way to his first championship in MLW? 

MLW cameras catch up with Alex Kane at the BOMAYE fight camp as the road to his World Heavyweight Championship showdown on July 8 at Never Say Never on FITE+ heats up.

Bomaye Fight Club’s mysterious backer is making financial demands for a new contract for Kane. Is it hardball? Or is the Bomaye Fight Club playing games? 

Hammerstone certainly seems to think it’s mind games. The World Heavyweight Champion puts his Never Say Never opponent on blast. 

Plus! Who will Timothy Thatcher square off against at Never Say Never? Find out on Fusion!

The Calling prepares to unleash “The Death Fighter” AKIRA as the group’s taste for championship gold grows stronger by the day.

One week before she finally throws down with Taya Valkyrie for the World Featherweight Championship, Delmi Exo wrestles B3CCA.

Is “The God Queen” ready to ride an incredible wave of momentum into the biggest match of her career or will “The International Popstar” play spoiler and secure a future title shot?

After a wild few weeks of raising hell and causing chaos in Tijuana with his SGC brothers, 1 Called Manders is ready for a fight this week on Fusion. 

Alicia Atout & MLW Part Ways

Alicia Atout and Major League Wrestling have parted ways.

On Tuesday, the MLW interviewer took to Facebook to announce that she’s been granted her release from the company.

Atout signed with MLW in 2019. In 2022, she took on a heel role with the company by aligning herself with Richard Holliday.

You can check out Alicia Atout’s full statement below:

“I’m officially a free agent!

I’ve been granted my release from MLW. My time there allowed me to grow, be creative, and create some lifelong memories and friendships. I appreciate the opportunity and have so much love for that dope locker room.

Life’s constantly changing, and I’m psyched for future adventures. Looking forward to my next chapter in wrestling.”

MLW Announces UK TV Deal

MLW announced today a broadcast deal with Ayozat TV in the UK. MLW issued the following:

UNDERGROUND hits UK airwaves March 6

(LONDON, UK) – Major League Wrestling (“MLW”) and Ayozat TV have today announced a broadcast partnership, bringing MLW’s new hit series, “MLW UNDERGROUND” to UK airwaves on Monday nights on SKY channel 191.

MLW UNDERGROUND will premiere Monday, March 6th, with new episodes airing every Monday night.

Fans will journey into the Underground where there are no rules and combat reigns supreme. 

MLW UNDERGROUND features a prestigious roster of talent, UK fans can expect to see the likes of World Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone, Davey Boy Smith Jr and the Billington Bulldogs, Real1, John Hennigan, Taya Valkyrie, Alex Kane, Jacob Fatu and other exciting fighters from around the world. 

“The UK has arguably the loudest and most rabid wrestling fans in the world,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “We’ve built a great relationship with Ayozat and we’re happy to bring more original MLW content to SKY TV airwaves. MLW Underground is an awesome addition to our growing offering of weekly programming on Ayozat.”

MLW Lawsuit Against WWE Dismissed, Court Bauer Reacts

Last year, Major League Wrestling (MLW) filed a lawsuit against WWE on grounds of malicious interference with their contracts and business prospects. It was alleged that WWE had forced third parties to abandon agreements and prospective relationships with MLW. WWE was further accused of compelling the end of MLW’s negotiations with VICE TV in 2021.

Pwinsider is reporting that on Monday, February 14th, 2023, Judge Edward J. Davila of the U.S. District Court, California Northern District (San Jose) dismissed the antitrust lawsuit filed by MLW against WWE.

Judge Davila stated that MLW had not furnished adequate facts to plausibly allege a relevant antitrust market. He also ruled that some of the harms alleged by MLW were specific to them rather than the competition at large. These two reasons were pivotal for granting WWE’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

However, Judge Davila also stated that additional allegations may negate the deficiencies outlined in WWE’s motion, and thus allowed MLW three weeks to file an amended complaint.

MLW and WWE will go back into arguing over the discovery phase, which WWE had been fighting hard to avoid if MLW does file an amended pleading within 21 days. If MLW does not file an amended complaint, the case would be closed.

Following the dismissal of the lawsuit, MLW CEO Court Bauer issued a statement, noting that the MLW legal team is already preparing to file an amended complaint. He said,

“Our legal team is already at work on amending the complaint. We have every intention to continue pursuing our case against WWE.”

Source: eWrestlingNews

MLW Fusion Preview 2/9/2023

MLW FUSION tonight at 8pm ET streaming worldwide on Pro Wrestling TV.

  • Jacob Fatu vs Josh Alexander
  • Billie Starkz vs B3CCA
  • Doctor Dax vs The Great Moses

A high stakes interpromotional bout takes center stage this week on Fusion as 2022 Battle Riot winner Jacob Fatu goes one on one with IMPACT’s Josh Alexander for the first time ever!

Can Fatu bulldoze a top ranked competitor from another league and send a clear message to Hammerstone as The Samoan Werewolf kickstarts the road to SuperFight? Tune in and find out!

Real1 gives himself a five finger discount on Ol’ Mancers most prized possession.

Rising Featherweight phenom Billie Starkz goes one on one with New England’s B3CCA.

Doctor Dax rumbles with The Great Moses.

MLW Fusion Preview 2/2/2023

MLW FUSION tonight at 8pm ET streaming worldwide on Pro Wrestling TV and Saturday 8pm ET nationwide on cable television on beIN SPORTS. 

This week’s card:

  • Trios Match: Microman, Lince Dorado and La Estrella vs. Delirious, Mini Abismo Negro and AZTECA 33
  • The Samoan SWAT Team vs The FBI
  • Doctor Dax vs Vinny Pacifico

The Micromobile rolls up to South Philly as Microman, World Middleweight Champion Lince Dorado and DRAGONGATE’s La Estrella take to the air against the dangerous triad of Delirious, Mini Abismo Negro and Cesar Duran’s handpicked AZTECA henchman in trios action on this edition of Fusion!

Can Micromania run wild in South Philly? Tune in and find out!

Champion and challenger put each other on blast as Hammerstone and EJ Nduka turn up the heat just seven days out from their Last Man Standing Match on the debut of MLW Underground on Reelz.

The Samoan SWAT Team attempts to send a loud and clear message to World Tag Team Champions Hustle & Power as they rumble with The FBI’s legendary capo Little Guido and his hand picked muscle Ray Jaz.

Fresh off her latest victory last week, World Women’s Featherweight Champion Taya Valkyrie dishes on what, or who is to come for MLW and AZTECA Lucha. 

Davey Boy Smith Jr readies The Billington Bulldogs for war with Alex Kane and The Bomaye Fight Club.

Cesar Duran’s newest signee Sam Adonis puts the MLW heavyweight division on notice.

Doctor Dax looks to serve up punishment against Vinny Pacifico.