A championship fight is officially on the books for next week’s MLW FUSION.
On the season premiere of FUSION, Shotzi Blackheart made her intentions crystal clear when she called out MLW Women’s World Featherweight Champion Shoko Nakajima and demanded a title fight.
A few minutes later, the champion answered.
In a surprise appearance, Shoko Nakajima accepted Shotzi’s challenge, making official one of the most anticipated women’s championship matches in recent memory.
Shotzi has made an immediate impact since arriving in MLW, while Shoko has continued to prove why she sits atop the division as one of the most respected champions in the sport. Now the two are on a collision course with the MLW Women’s World Featherweight Championship at stake.
The confrontation was one of several major developments on the blockbuster two-hour season premiere of MLW FUSION, which also featured Austin Aries vs. Trevor Lee, Killer Kross’ open contract challenge, championship implications across the card, and several shocking moments that will shape the weeks ahead.
Fans who missed the premiere can stream the entire episode for free right now on YouTube and VEEPS.
With Shotzi vs. Shoko now official, the road to next week’s championship showdown begins now.
