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Mini Abismo Negro enters the Battle Riot See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV taping

Major League Wrestling today announced Mini Abismo Negro as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping. Limited tickets are available at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. Strange Sangre’s mischievous mini luchador will make his Battle Riot and NYC debut on June 23. The sinister member of Gangrel’s new brood vows to conjure up chaos.  Often blasting a mini blowtorch when he goes to the ring, could Mini Abismo use this dangerous weapon in the Battle Riot? A match that embraces no disqualifications certainty puts the explosive foreign object in play on June 23. Sneaky and evasive, Mini Abismo may just be the perfect size with the perfect approach to steal the Riot.  And then there's the unknown: will good fortune be on Strange Sangre's side, enabling Gangrel's devout followers to enter the Riot in relativity close proximity? Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV!

Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom. Battle Riot Participants: Jacob Fatu Killer Kross Lince Dorado EJ Nduka Calvin Tankman Alex Kane Marshall Von Erich Mini Abismo Negro  Plus more to be announced in the days ahead! More talent and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. 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 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! More athletes and matches will be announced at MLW.com. Tickets start at $15 at MLWNYC.com and Eventbrite. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance. EVENT FAQ Major League Wrestling shows are interactive. Fans get to not only experience major league action in the ring but have the opportunity to meet some of their favorites before bell time. MEET AND GREETS There will be several meet and greet opportunities featuring Major League Wrestling wrestlers and personalities.  DAY OF EVENT INFO The schedule for the event is as follows: 6:00 p.m.: Early entry for front row ticket holders 6:30 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders) 7:30 p.m.: Showtime MORE ABOUT THE MELROSE BALLROOM: Located in the heart of Long Island City just minutes away from Manhattan, Melrose Ballroom is one of New York City’s premiere exclusive venues for live performance, music, and entertainment shows.  Melrose Ballroom is located at: 36-08 33rd Street Long Island City, NY 11106.

About Major League Wrestling Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company with a focus on professional wrestling sporting events/programming, digital content and ancillary entertainment. One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available worldwide in YouTube, FITE.tv and beIN Sports. For more information visit mlw.com and follow MLW on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

 

Jacob Fatu enters the Battle Riot See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV taping

Major League Wrestling today announced Jacob Fatu as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping. Limited tickets are available at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. The "High Chief of the Hood" says he is planning to wreck shop when his number is called and hits the ring to enter the Battle Riot. The longest reigning World Heavyweight Champion in league history, Fatu has been engulfed in a war with CONTRA in recent months. Now, the "Samoan Werewolf" has eyes set on grabbing his shot at the title. Recently uniting Lance Anoa'i and Juicy Finau to form a new era Samoan SWAT Team, the trio have sent shockwaves throughout the league.  An unpredictable fighter, Fatu is known for blending uncanny agility with a ferocious brawling style that makes his battle-tested endurance an imposing presence in the 40-wrestler extravaganza.  Will Fatu punch his ticket to another championship clash with Hammerstone? Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV!

Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom!. Battle Riot Participants: Jacob Fatu Killer Kross Lince Dorado EJ Nduka Calvin Tankman Alex Kane Marshall Von Erich Plus more to be announced in the days ahead! More talent and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. EJ Nduka enters the Battle Riot See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV taping Major League Wrestling today announced World Tag Team Champion "The Judge" EJ Nduka as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping. Grab your tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. Shattering the record for Battle Riot eliminations last year, the Judge is one of the Vegas odds-on favorites to be the last man standing this year in the Riot.  Undefeated in singles competition and 1/2 of the World Tag Team Championship team known as Hustle & Power, EJ Nduka is a frontrunner for MLW rookie of the year. With size and explosive power, "The Judge" looks to improve on his first outing in last year's Riot by winning the 40-wrestler extravaganza as he makes his NYC debut June 23. A favorite to go all the way, will EJ have a target on his back... and will it stop him for conquering 39 other participants?  Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV! Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom!. Battle Riot Participants: Killer Kross Lince Dorado EJ Nduka Calvin Tankman Alex Kane Marshall Von Erich Plus more to be announced in the days ahead! More talent and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. Share Tweet Forward For Immediate Release Lance Anoa'i signs with Major League Wrestling 3rd generation member of famed Anoa'i family inks multi-year deal Major League Wrestling (MLW®) today announced the signing of Lance Anoa'i.  A third generation wrestler, Anoa'i is part of storied Anoa'i/Fatu family. The grandson of the great Afa the Wild Samoan and having a legendary father in Samu of the Samoan SWAT Team and Headshrinkers, Lance Anoa'i was destined for a career in the ring. Anoa'i will next compete in MLW June 23rd as the league returns to New York City for the first time in 3 years for Battle Riot IV. Grab your tickets at http://www.MLWNYC.com and Eventbrite. "I have been in the industry my entire life, but as a performer pushing 13 years, to actually sit here and officially say I have signed my first professional wrestling contract is a blessing," said Lance Anoa'i. "I remember as a kid I would go to MLW shows with my father and uncle. Then few years ago having the opportunity to share the MLW ring with my father. Fast forward to now, officially signing, and being a part of the new era Samoan SWAT Team with my family! I am excited and super pumped  to be apart of a tremendous roster. It’s only the beginning!" Lance made his MLW debut in 2018 in the Battle Riot and recently returned to the league as part of the Samoan SWAT Team alongside Jacob Fatu and Juicy Finau. "Lance's father and grandfather graciously opened the door for me into this sport back in 1997 and it feels like yesterday that I was watching a pre-school Lance running the ropes and moonsaulting off the top rope before doors open and you just knew he was going to be a player," said MLW CEO Court Bauer. "I am delighted to now have the opportunity to showcase one of the best natural athletes I've seen and look forward to Lance lighting it up in the ring for years to come. About Major League Wrestling Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company with a focus on professional wrestling sporting events/programming, digital content and ancillary entertainment. One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available worldwide in YouTube, FITE.tv and beIN Sports. For more information visit mlw.com and follow MLW on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  Alex Kane enters the Battle Riot See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV taping Major League Wrestling today announced the National Openweight Champion Alex Kane as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping. Grab your tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. Who is taking a first class one-way trip to Suplex Island? If it's up to Alex Kane, it will be all 39 participants in the Battle Riot on June 23 in New York City. The National Openweight Champion and member of the Bomaye Fight Club has plowed through all challengers to his championship since wining the belt last fall. Now the "ultimate hybrid wrestler" looks to grab his golden ticket and get a crack at the World Heavyweight Champ. In order to do so, the Georgia grappler must outlast 39 other competitors!  Undefeated since entering MLW with the 2021 Open Draft, Alex Kane predicts the Riot will be just another accolade in his meteoric rise in Major League Wrestling. Will Alex Kane conquer the Battle Riot? Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV! Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom!. Battle Riot Participants: Killer Kross Lince Dorado Calvin Tankman Alex Kane Marshall Von Erich Plus more to be announced in the days ahead! More talent and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. Killer Kross enters the Battle Riot See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV taping Major League Wrestling today announced Killer Kross as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping. Grab your tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. Tick tock... could the countdown soon begin for Killer Kross challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship? With Kross officially entering the Battle Riot, speculation has already begun about a future dream match between Hammerstone and Killer Kross. But first the Sin City native must outlast 39 other combatants and win the Battle Riot. No easy task. Then again, this isn't just any fighter. A harbinger of chaos, the 6’4″ fighter has been a threat wherever he’s battled. Returning to MLW two months ago, Killer Kross decimated his opponent and in the process put the entire league on notice.  Killer Kross is looking for a fight when he walks into the Melrose Ballroom in New York City. With his eyes set on grabbing his golden ticket to a title shot anytime, anywhere will anyone be able to stop his path of destruction in the Battle Riot?  Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV! Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom!. Battle Riot Participants: Killer Kross Lince Dorado Marshall Von Erich Calvin Tankman enters the Battle Riot See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV taping Major League Wrestling today announced Calvin Tankman as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping. Grab your tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. One-half of the World Tag Team Championship duo of Hustle & Power promises to rampage through the fourth Battle Riot and win it by any means.  Blending speed, power and a low center of gravity with uncanny endurance, Tankman will be a challenge for anyone to eliminate in the Battle Riot.  Determined to steamroll over the Bomaye Fight Club and anyone that stands in his way of pursuing becoming a double champion, Tankman is one to watch in this year's Riot. But in order to do the unthinkable and be a double champ one day, the "Heavyweight Hustle" will need to outlast, outsmart and outfight 39 others and win the Battle Riot to secure a title shot anytime, anywhere against the World Heavyweight Champion. Will Tankman be the last man standing as a heap of 39 other wrestlers stand on the outside looking in at Calvin Tankman victorious? Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV! Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom!. Battle Riot Participants: Killer Kross Lince Dorado Calvin Tankman Marshall Von Erich

MLW Fusion Blood & Thunder 2022

 Fotos y resultados por Daniel "Mr. Clutch" Mercado Castro

Resultados

• King Muertes venció a Richard Holliday para retener el campeonato del Caribe de la IWA
• Alex Kane retuvo su campeonato National Openweight al vencer a Calvin Tankman
• EJ Nduka destrozó a Ikuro Kwon. Luego de la lucha Jacob Fatu remató a su ex-compañero de Contra.
• Davey Richards venció en luchón al veterano ACH. Richards retó a Hammerstone por el campeonato en Super Fight.
• El trío de El Dragon, Aramis y Microman derrotan a Gino Medina, Arez y Mini Abismo Negro en la lucha que se robó los gritos de euphoria de los presentes.
• En una lucha donde las caídas valían donde sea, Alex Hammerstone retuvo el World Heavyweight de MLW al vencer al siempre peligroso Pagano. Luego de la lucha, Dinasty se rompió al Richard Hollidy traicionar a Hammerstone junto con Alicia Tout. 
• Los Saitos Bros debutaron en Dallas, Texas, con victoria sobre la dupla Budd Heavy y Gnarls Garvin. Los Saito Bros vienen de All-Japan Pro Wrestling.
• En el luchón de la noche, TJP le daño el debut a Buddy Matthews al derrotarlo vía rendición. Buddy pareció lastimarse una de sus rodillas en plena lucha. 
• KC Navarro venció a Ho Ho Lun en sólida lucha. Navarro luego reto a NZO a una lucha para desquitarse el ataque recibido.
• Myron Reed se volvió a coronar World Middleweight Champion al vencer al veterano Yoshihiro Tajiri, al divertido Matt Cross y a la sorpresa Bandido, en un 4-Way Match. 
• 5150 (Danny Rivera y Slice Boogie) retuvieron sus campeonatos en Parejas de MLW al vencer a Los Parks (Hijo de LA Park y LA Park Jr.) en una magistral lucha de escaleras. 
• Con un bestial Power Bomb, Miranda Gordy venció a la recién firmada por WWE, Rok-C.
• En la lucha estelar, Jacob Fatu venció a Mads Krugger en una lucha donde se dieron en cada parte del venue. Luego de la lucha siguieron su guerra, la misma que parece nunca acabar.