BREAKING:
Moments ago there was a backstage incident in Chicago during the MLW Fightland media day involving Tom Lawlor.
The World Heavyweight Champion Low Ki, Salina de la Renta, Sami Callihan, Ricky Martinez, Tony Schiavone, Lawlor among others are all in Chicago for a press conference and various media appearances for the much anticipated November 8th Chicago MLW card, FIGHTLAND.
League officials and security separated all parties.
MLW Media Day here in Chicago for #FIGHTLAND will feature a press conference at 1:30 CT. If the internet cooperates, we will stream it live. Just 15 days until MLW debuts in Chicago!
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
Chicago media gathering for our #FIGHTLAND press conference set to start at 1:30 CT. Pending the internet cooperating, we hope to bring it to you live.
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
Due to a situation in the green room/backstage area, the #FIGHTLAND press conference has been delayed. Standby.
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
There has been an altercation backstage here in Chicago just as @OneWorldWarrior was to go out for the #FIGHTLAND press conference…
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
We can hear @OneWorldWarrior yelling at league officials backstage. Security scrambling towards the green room. Press conference at 1:30 CT. Standby…
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
BREAKING: Security is blocking off the hallway adjacent to the press room for today's press conference due to an altercation…
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
Media being told by league officials the #Fightland press conference is being delayed. Police pulling up. @TheSamiCallihan has just fled the scene.
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
Due to a backstage altercation, league officials are in the press room informing Chicago media the #FIGHTLAND press conference has been cancelled. Our sincere apologies to the media.
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
MORE: @talentodorado is being questioned by the authorities. League officials are "livid" with the conduct of Low Ki, Callihan and Ricky Martinez.
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
Paramedics are en route to tend to @FilthyTomLawlor. The whereabouts of @TheSamiCallihan are unknown.
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
League officials are reviewing footage of today's altercation during the #FIGHTLAND media day. Moments before @FilthyTomLawlor, @OneWorldWarrior and other #MLW fighters were set for a press conference in Chicago, an incident occurred backstage. VIDEO: https://t.co/zctoXvF0rA
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
League officials believe @salinadelarenta @OneWorldWarrior @MaxxStardom are co-conspirators in @TheSamiCallihan's attack on @FilthyTomLawlor. An investigation is underway…
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
Co-conspirators?
Of what exactly? We touched noone.
Guess if u wanna be filthy, you'll get dirty. https://t.co/qzJz6REXq1— LOW-KI ロウ・キー セカイノ戦士 (@OneWorldWarrior) October 24, 2018
https://twitter.com/salinadelarenta/status/1055173354142031878
https://twitter.com/salinadelarenta/status/1055173450485116929
<< what type of bullshit journalism is this? Using @TMZ to defame our name? @salinadelarenta @MaxxStardom @TheSamiCallihan
— LOW-KI ロウ・キー セカイノ戦士 (@OneWorldWarrior) October 24, 2018
League officials are on the phone with @CourtBauer who is overseas on business and not in Chicago. "Severe disciplinary action" is expected.
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) October 24, 2018
another mans problems is not my responsibility. Quit feeding these keyboard warriors BS @salinadelarenta @MaxxStardom @TheSamiCallihan
— LOW-KI ロウ・キー セカイノ戦士 (@OneWorldWarrior) October 24, 2018
Major League Wrestling CEO Court Bauer, who is currently overseas and not present, is in contact with league officials. Fines and possible suspensions are pending. More details as they become available.