Swann & Reed file complaint with league over biased officiating
Rich Swann and Myron Reed have both filed a complaint with the league’s wrestling operations division over biased officiating. Specifically, they’re protesting tenured referee Doug Markham’s conduct and performance as an official dating back to February. Both men are demanding justice and have started a movement online using #Justice. Swann and Reed were both fined for […]
Fusion Recap – April 20, 2019
Sami Callihan and Mance Warner started as foes, but it looks like they ended up as unlikely allies after the dust settled on this week’s episode of MLW FUSION. In addition, we saw the Lucha Bros. defeat Air Wolf and Rey Horus. In other news, CONTRA’s Josef Samael defeated Ace Romero before CONTRA mates Simon […]
When will LA Park cash in his Battle Riot golden ticket?
Just when we thought the empressaria Salina de la Renta was out of the title hunt, Promociones Dorado is back and more dangerous than ever before. Live on beIN SPORTS, LA Park shocked the world by outlasting 39 other wrestlers to win the 2nd annual Battle Riot hosted by the Melrose Ballroom in New York […]
Matchmakers finalizing Fury Road card for Milwaukee
Matchmakers have been busy throughout the week at the new MLW headquarters in New York finalizing the card for MLW’s Milwaukee debut on June 1st. (Buy tickets) In addition to the National Championship finals, other championship fights are highly likely. Sources indicate matches should be revealed in the coming days on MLW.com.
FUSION Preview: Callihan vs. Mance Warner, Plus: Lucha Bros in action!
Join Rich Bocchini and Jim Cornette from New York City for four big fights this week on Fusion! Are they friends or are they foes? The maniacal mercenary Sami Callihan and the “Southern Psychopath” Mance Warner will square off in this week’s main event. The Lucha Bros fight Air Wolf & Rey Horus in high-flying tag […]
Davey Boy Smith: the people’s choice for World Title shot
Who should World Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor fight next? Well, if it was up to fans on Twitter, it would be Davey Boy Smith Jr. The 6’6″ 3rd generation grappler would pose a unique threat to Lawlor, given Smith’s brute power and ability to shut opponents down on the mat with his scientific catch wrestling. Could we see this clash […]
MLW launches National Openweight Championship; Milwaukee to host finals on June 1
Major League Wrestling extends to new boundaries with the introduction of a new championship as the inaugural National Champion is crowned at MLW: Fury Road 2019 at the Waukesha County Expo Center on Saturday night June 1st. Tickets start at just $10 at http://www.MLWTickets.com. Over the next several weeks, 4 wrestlers will vie for the new championship with the finals on Saturday […]
Matt Farmer joins MLW’s wrestling operations division
Matt Farmer has joined MLW’s wrestling operations as a senior coordinator. The move brings the Pacific Northwest promoter, who along with Jim Perry operates DEFY, to the league where he will have several responsibilities. This marks Matt Farmer’s return to MLW. For several years, Farmer, a former pro wrestler and recognized wrestling historian, was a […]
Salina de la Renta to Exec Produce upcoming episode of MLW Fusion
The empresaria of Promociones Dorado will make history as the first Latina to executive produce a professional wrestling network broadcast this spring when Salina de la Renta presents the May 4th episode of MLW FUSION. An accomplished promoter and powerful player in sports and entertainment in Latin America, Salina de la Renta is one of […]
Promoters from around the world meet with MLW at new HQ opening
Last week MLW opened its new headquarters with a private event in New York. League officials, select wrestlers and personalities were all on hand along with a few prominent promoters from around the world. Eyes were on senior league officials, who were seen conversing with some high profile international promoters. MLW.com can confirm a variety […]