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Hammerstone & Second Gear Crew vs. The Calling in a War Chamber Match
April 6 in NYC

MLW returns to NYC April 6 featuring WAR CHAMBER

Major League Wrestling today announced the main event: a War Chamber match featuring Hammerheads (Hammerstone, Mance Warner, 1 Called Manders & Matthew Justice) vs. The Calling at MLW War Chamber’23 Thursday, April 6 at New York City's Melrose Ballroom. Buy tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. The card is an MLW TV taping, airing nationwide in the US and in over 60 countries around the world. Alex Hammerstone declared war on The Calling on this week’s UNDERGROUND and is war is what MLW gets in New York City next Thursday. For the first-time ever New York City will host the WAR CHAMBER! The World Heavyweight Champion has linked up with the most dangerous pack of highwaymen in the sport: the Second Gear Crew’s Mance Warner, 1 Called Manders and Matthew Justice. As seen on last night’s UNDERGROUND, Hammerstone recruited the SGC over beers. With Mance Warner already having fresh and bloody history with The Calling on MLW UNDERGROUND, the “Southern Psychopath” was itching for another brawl with Rickey Shane Page and the rest of The Calling. Since last summer, The Calling have plagued MLW. Shrouded in mystery, a who’s who on the roster were decimated and left beaten and unable to compete in MLW. With their bodies littered with a black calling card, the attackers would finally be revealed as “The Human Slaughterhouse” Rickey Shane Page, Raven, “The Death Fighter” AKIRA and several still to be identified assailants. What is the WAR CHAMBER? Locked in a carbon steel chamber with the perimeter of the top fortified with barbed wire, two teams of four will clash in combat that only the War Chamber can contain. The rules of the War Chamber: A coin toss determines which team enters first. 1-on-1 for 5:00 in stage 1 of the War Chamber. The winner of coin toss comes out for 2-on-1. Alternating teams have wrestlers enter every 2 minutes. Once all combatants are in the War Chamber, victory is won by submission, surrender or pinfall. Who will be victorious in the War Chamber? Find out Thursday, April 6th in NYC at MLW War Chamber’23.
CARD WAR CHAMBER MATCH Hammerheads (Hammerstone, Mance Warner, 1 Called Manders & Matthew Justice) vs. The Calling (Rickey Shane Page, AKIRA, ??? & ??? with Raven) National Openweight Championship John Hennigan (champion) vs. Jacob Fatu Women’s World Featherweight Championship Taya Valkyrie (champion) vs. Delmi Exo Willie Mack vs. Real1 World Middleweight Championship Lince Dorado (champion) vs. Lio Rush Alex Kane (with Mr. Thomas) vs. Shigehiro Irie 2023 OPERA CUP: Stage 1: Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Calvin Tankman 2023 OPERA CUP: Stage 1: “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams vs. Tony Deppen Billie Starkz vs. B3CCA Mandy León vs. Clara Carreras Microman (with Mister Saint Laurent) vs. Beastman (with Kimchee) Signed to appear: World Tag Team Champions Samoan SWAT Team Sam Adonis FBI Plus MORE! 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, offering television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates live events in major markets throughout the United States and Mexico, including New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Tijuana. One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including its new flagship series MLW Underground Wrestling on REELZ in the United States airing Tuesdays at 10pm ET / 7pm PT in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom. MLW events showcase diversity and the full spectrum of professional wrestling, with athletes representing countries around the world with fighting styles, including: technical, Japanese strong style, lucha libre, King’s Road brawling, MMA, catch wrestling, hybrid wrestling, submission grappling and other disciplines. For more information visit MLW.com and follow MLW on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Tracy Williams enters Battle RIOT V MLW returns to Philly April 8 (PHILADELPHIA) — Major League Wrestling today announced “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle RIOT V when MLW returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday, April 8.  Grab tickets at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15. The latest to join the fray in Philadelphia next Saturday is Tracy Williams! Brooklyn’s “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams, pound-for-pound one of the most gifted grapplers and strikers in the sport. Adapting to any style and environment, the 14-year veteran looks to crossface any combatants that get in hjis way to securing his golden ticket to a title shot anytime, anywhere. All “Hot Sauce” has to do grab that title shot: win the Battle RIOT! Riot with MLW in Philly on April 8 at MLW Battle Riot V! THE CARD: World Heavyweight Championship Alex Hammerstone (champion) vs. Real1 wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship Shigehiro Irie (champion) vs. Calvin Tankman 40 wrestlers will riot in Philly as one combatant looks to outlast 39 others and earn a world title shot anytime, anywhere against Alex Hammerstone. Battle RIOT entrants: Jacob Fatu John Hennigan Raven Willie Mack Alex Kane Rickey Shane Page Shigehiro Irie Mance Warner Matthew Justice Calvin Tankman Juicy Finau Lance Anoa’i Sam Adonis Mr. Thomas 1 Called Manders ”Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams Jimmy Lloyd More entrants and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. Microman vs. Beastman signed for April 6 in NYC MLW returns to NYC April 6 featuring WAR CHAMBER Major League Wrestling today announced Beastman (managed by Kimchee) vs. Microman (managed by Mister Saint Laurent) at MLW War Chamber’23 Thursday, April 6 at New York City's Melrose Ballroom. Buy tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. The card is an MLW TV taping, airing nationwide in the US and in over 60 countries around the world. Super heavyweight Beastman is roaring mad. According to his handler, Kimchee, the 394-pounder has been keeping an eye on the miraculous ascension of the “World’s Greatest Wonder” Microman and is offended by Mister Saint Laurent’s claim Microman is truly “pound-for-pound” the greatest fighter in the sport. Not impressed by Microman’s 3-feet of fury, Beastman has demanded a match with the masked mini luchador… and he’s accepted! Will Beastman’s 350-pound advantage over the pugnacious pint-sized luchador lead to Microman’s end in MLW? Or will Microman light up Beastman like Times Square with his uncanny arsenal? Microman made need a MEGA miracle to survive this rumble in New York City. Find out Thursday, April 6th in NYC at MLW War Chamber’23. CARD National Openweight Championship John Hennigan (champion) vs. Jacob Fatu Women’s World Featherweight Championship Taya Valkyrie (champion) vs. Delmi Exo Willie Mack vs. Real1 World Middleweight Championship Lince Dorado (champion) vs. Lio Rush Alex Kane vs. Shigehiro Irie 2023 OPERA CUP: Stage 1: Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Calvin Tankman 2023 OPERA CUP: Stage 1: “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams vs. Tony Deppen Billie Starkz vs. B3CCA Mandy León vs. Clara Carreras Microman vs. Beastman Signed to appear: World Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone World Tag Team Champions Samoan SWAT Team Mr. Thomas Mance Warner Matthew Justice 1 Called Manders Rickey Shane Page AKIRA Delirious Sam Adonis FBI 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. Underground Preview for TONIGHT: Microman vs. Real1 MLW Underground. Only on REELZ. MLW UNDERGROUND WRESTLING tonight at 10pm et / 7pt only on REELZ | How to get REELZ. Three feet of fury goes toe-to-toe with a “Certified G” as Microman rumbles with Real1 for the first time ever in the Underground. Tired of Real1’s incessant trash talk and bullying, Microman has laid down a challenge. Real1 has jumped at the opportunity and looks to make an example of “The World’s Greatest Wonder” as he sets his sights on staking his claim as the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in MLW. What happens when the Real1 goes one on one with the Micro 1? Tune in and find out! Hammerstone is out for blood and looking to assemble an army after The Calling’s vicious assault last week. Who will the World Heavyweight Champion recruit to bring the fight to Raven’s dangerous crew? The Calling meanwhile, puts their growing power on display as “The Death Fighter” AKIRA makes his MLW debut. Davey Boy Smith finally goes one on one with Alex Kane! Can The British Bulldog restore his family’s honor and beat some respect into the BOMAYE Fight Club captain, or will Kane turn heads and take Davey straight to Suplex Island? About Major League Wrestling Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company, offering television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates live events in major markets throughout the United States and Mexico, including New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Tijuana. One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including its new flagship series MLW Underground Wrestling on REELZ in the United States airing Tuesdays at 10pm ET / 7pm PT in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom. MLW events showcase diversity and the full spectrum of professional wrestling, with athletes representing countries around the world with fighting styles, including: technical, Japanese strong style, lucha libre, King’s Road brawling, MMA, catch wrestling, hybrid wrestling, submission grappling and other disciplines wXw Germany’s Unified World Wrestling Championship bout added Battle RIOT V MLW returns to Philly April 8 (PHILADELPHIA) — Major League Wrestling and wXw Germany today announced a wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship fight: Shigehiro Irie (champion) vs. Calvin Tankman for Battle RIOT V when MLW returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday, April 8.  Grab tickets at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15. The Battle RIOT V will be the epicenter of wrestling, with MLW’s April 8 marquee event hosting an inter-promotional clash featuring Germany’s wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship defended for the first-time ever in an MLW ring. “Since 2018 Shigehiro Irie kept touring with us at wXw in Germany,” states wXw CEO Felix Kohlenberg. “On March 12th he won the annual 16 Carat Gold Tournament and with that is the wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion. He only became the second Japanese wrestler to win the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship after Daisuke Sekimoto. Just like Sekimoto 12 years prior Irie is looking for challengers from all over the world. We are excited about the opportunity to host a wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship Match at MLW Battle Riot.” “wXw is Germany’s preeminent promotion and we are delighted to build this bridge for fans, wrestlers and the sport as we embark on this inter-promotional collaboration,” states MLW Founder Court Bauer. MLW and wXw first united in 2018, with wXw’s “Avalanche” Robert Dreissker competing in the 2019 Battle RIOT. Most recently, Alex Kane journeyed to Germany to compete in wXw during the summer of 2022. Calvin Tankman, fresh off a year-long World Tag Team Championship reign, steps onto the global stage as he challenges the incomparable Irie. The hallowed grounds of Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena will write another chapter in the history of wrestling as the sensational Shigehiro Irie defends his wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship against the power and hustle of Calvin Tankman Saturday, April 8. THE CARD: World Heavyweight Championship Alex Hammerstone (champion) vs. Real1 wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship Shigehiro Irie (champion) vs. Calvin Tankman 40 wrestlers will riot in Philly as one combatant looks to outlast 39 others and earn a world title shot anytime, anywhere against Alex Hammerstone. Battle RIOT entrants: Jacob Fatu John Hennigan Raven Willie Mack Alex Kane Rickey Shane Page Shigehiro Irie Mance Warner Matthew Justice Calvin Tankman Juicy Finau Lance Anoa’i Sam Adonis Mr. Thomas 1 Called Manders Ray Jaz Jimmy Lloyd More entrants and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. The Battle RIOT V will air exclusively on delay on REELZ on Tuesday April 25 at 10e/p. WHAT IS THE BATTLE RIOT? A mash-up of a battle Royale 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! Juicy Finau enters Battle RIOT V MLW returns to Philly April 8 (PHILADELPHIA) — Major League Wrestling today announced Calvin Tankman as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle RIOT V when MLW returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday, April 8.  Grab tickets at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15. Joining the stacked list of participants in this year’s Battle Riot is the Samoan SWAT Team’s super heavyweight Juicy Finau. The World Tag Team Championship SST have sent tidal waves through MLW, since uniting last year. The “SWAT” in Samoan SWAT Team stands for “Samoans with a Tongan”. Big Juicy Finau, who is considered family by the Fatu/Anoa’i clan, is Tongan and the SWAT team celebrates their shared Polynesian culture both in and away from the ring. Now with all 3 members of the SST in the Riot, could the SWAT Team wreck shop and win the Riot? If fate is on their side with their entry numbers, the Riot could get very interesting! See the SST LIVE in Philly on April 8 at MLW Battle Riot V! THE CARD: World Heavyweight Championship Alex Hammerstone (champion) vs. Real1 40 wrestlers will riot in Philly as one combatant looks to outlast 39 others and earn a world title shot anytime, anywhere against Alex Hammerstone. Battle RIOT entrants: Jacob Fatu John Hennigan Raven Willie Mack Alex Kane Rickey Shane Page Shigehiro Irie Mance Warner Matthew Justice Calvin Tankman Juicy Finau Lance Anoa’i Sam Adonis Mr. Thomas 1 Called Manders Jimmy Lloyd More entrants and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. The Battle RIOT V will air exclusively on delay on REELZ on Tuesday April 25 at 10e/p. Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Calvin Tankman now Opera Cup: Stage 1 bout April 6 in NYC MLW returns to NYC April 6 featuring WAR CHAMBER Major League Wrestling today announced 2023 Opera Cup: Stage 1 match: Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Calvin Tankman at MLW War Chamber’23 Thursday, April 6 at New York City's Melrose Ballroom. Buy tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. The card is an MLW TV taping, airing nationwide in the US and in over 60 countries around the world. MLW has converted the bout contract for the already announced Smith-Tankman bout into a Stage 1 Opera Cup tournament match. “Once the Opera Cup was announced, DBS asked to considered for it and given he was the 2019 winner, converting this already big hoss fight into a stage 1 match was a no-brainer,” states MLW CEO Court Bauer. DBS, a catch wrestler will square off with the heavy hands of Tankman, an MMA practitioner. The first stage of the 2023 edition of the Opera Cup will also showcase the sweet science of grappling as two top level technicians make their MLW debut as Tony Deppen locks up with Brooklyn’s “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams. Who will advance to stage 2 of the Opera Cup and fight for the coveted 108 year old trophy? Find out Thursday, April 6th in NYC at MLW War Chamber’23. CARD National Openweight Championship John Hennigan (champion) vs. Jacob Fatu Women’s World Featherweight Championship Taya Valkyrie (champion) vs. Delmi Exo Willie Mack vs. Real1 World Middleweight Championship Lince Dorado (champion) vs. Lio Rush Alex Kane vs. Shigehiro Irie 2023 OPERA CUP: Stage 1: Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Calvin Tankman 2023 OPERA CUP: Stage 1: “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams vs. Tony Deppen Billie Starkz vs. B3CCA Mandy León vs. Clara Carreras Signed to appear: World Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone Microman World Tag Team Champions Samoan SWAT Team Mr. Thomas Mance Warner Matthew Justice 1 Called Manders Rickey Shane Page AKIRA Delirious Sam Adonis FBI 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. Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Calvin Tankman now Opera Cup: Stage 1 bout April 6 in NYC MLW returns to NYC April 6 featuring WAR CHAMBER Major League Wrestling today announced 2023 Opera Cup: Stage 1 match: Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Calvin Tankman at MLW War Chamber’23 Thursday, April 6 at New York City's Melrose Ballroom. Buy tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. The card is an MLW TV taping, airing nationwide in the US and in over 60 countries around the world. MLW has converted the bout contract for the already announced Smith-Tankman bout into a Stage 1 Opera Cup tournament match. “Once the Opera Cup was announced, DBS asked to considered for it and given he was the 2019 winner, converting this already big hoss fight into a stage 1 match was a no-brainer,” states MLW CEO Court Bauer. DBS, a catch wrestler will square off with the heavy hands of Tankman, an MMA practitioner. The first stage of the 2023 edition of the Opera Cup will also showcase the sweet science of grappling as two top level technicians make their MLW debut as Tony Deppen locks up with Brooklyn’s “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams. Who will advance to stage 2 of the Opera Cup and fight for the coveted 108 year old trophy? Find out Thursday, April 6th in NYC at MLW War Chamber’23. CARD National Openweight Championship John Hennigan (champion) vs. Jacob Fatu Women’s World Featherweight Championship Taya Valkyrie (champion) vs. Delmi Exo Willie Mack vs. Real1 World Middleweight Championship Lince Dorado (champion) vs. Lio Rush Alex Kane vs. Shigehiro Irie 2023 OPERA CUP: Stage 1: Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Calvin Tankman 2023 OPERA CUP: Stage 1: “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams vs. Tony Deppen Billie Starkz vs. B3CCA Mandy León vs. Clara Carreras Signed to appear: World Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone Microman World Tag Team Champions Samoan SWAT Team Mr. Thomas Mance Warner Matthew Justice 1 Called Manders Rickey Shane Page AKIRA Delirious Sam Adonis FBI 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. Tracy Williams vs. Tony Deppen Opera Cup: Stage 1 signed for MLW April 6 in NYC MLW returns to NYC April 6 featuring WAR CHAMBER Major League Wrestling today announced 2023 Opera Cup: Stage 1 match: “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams vs. Tony Deppen at MLW War Chamber’23 Thursday, April 6 at New York City's Melrose Ballroom. Buy tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. The card is an MLW TV taping, airing nationwide in the US and in over 60 countries around the world. Stage 1 of the 2023 edition of the Opera Cup will showcase the sweet science of grappling as two top level technicians make their MLW debut. Brooklyn’s “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams, pound-for-pound one of the most gifted grapplers and strikers in the sport, will mix it up with the infamously antagonistic Tony Deppen. Deppen, a 14-year veteran, is a dynamic all-around wrestler, winning championships from the US to Japan. Who will advance to stage 2 of the Opera Cup and fight for the coveted 108 year old trophy? With the stages high and their reputations on the line, expect a classic Thursday, April 6th in NYC at MLW War Chamber’23. CARD National Openweight Championship John Hennigan (champion) vs. Jacob Fatu Women’s World Featherweight Championship Taya Valkyrie (champion) vs. Delmi Exo Willie Mack vs. Real1 World Middleweight Championship Lince Dorado (champion) vs. Lio Rush Alex Kane vs. Shigehiro Irie Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Calvin Tankman 2023 OPERA CUP: Stage 1: “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams vs. Tony Deppen Billie Starkz vs. B3CCA Mandy León vs. Clara Carreras Signed to appear: World Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone Microman World Tag Team Champions Samoan SWAT Team Mr. Thomas Mance Warner Matthew Justice 1 Called Manders Rickey Shane Page AKIRA Delirious Sam Adonis FBI 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. Opera Cup kicks off April 6 in NYC MLW returns to NYC April 6 featuring WAR CHAMBER Major League Wrestling today announced the 2023 Opera Cup will kick off at MLW War Chamber’23 Thursday, April 6 at New York City's Melrose Ballroom. Buy tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. The card is an MLW TV taping, airing nationwide in the US and in over 60 countries around the world. Stage one of the 2023 Opera Cup will kick off in New York City April 6, league officials confirmed. Entries and alternates will be revealed shortly. Held annually for nearly 50 years at various turn-of-the-century opera house locations from New York City to Boston, the Professional Wrestling Opera House Cup was a grueling multi-day tournament. The best of the day competed in the tournament and would often be an entree to more success, including the World Heavyweight Championship of the day. For years the cup has sat in the attic of the Hart Mansion in Calgary until the tragic passing of the last cup recipient, Stu Hart (1948 winner). Davey Boy Smith Jr. inherited the Opera House Trophy Cup upon the passing of his grandfather. Inspired by the legends whose names are immortalized in plaques on the sides of the cup, Smith has donated the cup to Major League Wrestling to reignite the spirit of the greats who preceded today and tomorrow's greats. After a 71-year hiatus, the Opera Cup returned in 2019, hosted by New York’s Melrose Ballroom. The Professional Wrestling Opera Cup is dedicated to the great men who have fought valiantly before us to ensure our passion, professional wrestling be cemented and respected in the annals of time. See the opening round of the 2023 Opera Cup LIVE Thursday, April 6th in NYC at MLW War Chamber’23. CARD National Openweight Championship John Hennigan (champion) vs. Jacob Fatu Women’s World Featherweight Championship Taya Valkyrie (champion) vs. Delmi Exo Willie Mack vs. Real1 World Middleweight Championship Lince Dorado (champion) vs. Lio Rush Alex Kane vs. Shigehiro Irie Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Calvin Tankman Billie Starkz vs. B3CCA Mandy León vs. Clara Carreras OPERA CUP STAGE 1 Signed to appear: World Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone Microman World Tag Team Champions Samoan SWAT Team Mr. Thomas Mance Warner Matthew Justice 1 Called Manders Rickey Shane Page AKIRA Delirious Sam Adonis FBI 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. Second Gear Crew enter Battle RIOT V MLW returns to Philly April 8 (PHILADELPHIA) — Major League Wrestling today announced The Second Gear Crew’s Mance Warner, Matthew Justice & 1 Called Manders as participants in the 40-wrestler Battle RIOT V when MLW returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday, April 8.  Grab tickets at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15. Fresh off of bailing Mance Warner out of jail, Matthew Justice and the 1 Called Manders look to grab whatever isn’t nailed down and raise hell in Battle RIOT V. Collectively known as the Second Gear Crew, there may be no tougher trio in the sport. Highwaymen known for being collectively the most dangerous group of brawlers assembled in the sport. A certified hoss, the 1 Called Manders is known for his heavy hitting style – and leaving his adversaries in a heap of wreckage. Tipping his hat as he cracks open a beer, reminding all there are two guarantees in this life: death and lariats. Then there’s the wildcard in the deck: Matthew Justice. Immune to fear, “Thrash” isn’t afraid to dive from a balcony or spill blood to ensure maximum carnage. Thriving on dangerous situations, when Justice is in that ring extreme annihilation is likely. Rounding out the Second Gear Crew is ol Mancer. Throwing lariats and drinking light beers, the “Southern Psychopath” is a tough as nails brawler. Violent, unrelenting, and unpredictable in and away from the ring, Mance Warner is one of the most unorthodox southern wrestlers in the sport today. With the Second Gear Crew now officially in Battle RIOT V, an environment perfect for such a trio, could the SGC go all the way and win the RIOT? THE CARD: World Heavyweight Championship Alex Hammerstone(champion)vs. Real1 40 wrestlers will riot in Philly as one combatant looks to outlast 39 others and earn a world title shot anytime, anywhere against Alex Hammerstone. Battle RIOT entrants: Jacob Fatu John Hennigan Raven Willie Mack Alex Kane Rickey Shane Page Shigehiro Irie Mance Warner Matthew Justice Lance Anoa’i Sam Adonis Mr. Thomas 1 Called Manders Jimmy Lloyd More entrants and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. The Battle RIOT V will air exclusively on delay on REELZ on Tuesday April 25 at 10e/p. Hammerstone vs Real1 World Title Fight signed for Battle RIOT V MLW returns to Philly April 8 (PHILADELPHIA) — Major League Wrestling today announced a World Heavyweight Championship title fight: Alex Hammerstone(champion) vs. Real1 for Battle RIOT V when MLW returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday, April 8.  Grab tickets at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15. The trash talking “Certified G” looks to get gold as he bids to dethrone Alex Hammerstone and end his 535-day reign as champion in Philadelphia on April 8th. Emerging as a top ranked competitor, with controversial clashes with Jacob Fatu and a recent high-profile win over Mance Warner, Real1 was the finalist in last year’s Battle RIOT, a match he continues to protest and claim he won. Exhausting league officials politicking for a title fight, matchmakers have finally acquiesced. Now that big bout is official as Hammerstone takes on a different type of challenger than any before. Known for his gift to gab, will Real1 get inside Hammerstone’s head with his trash talking? Could Real1 distract Hammerstone and create a critical opening to topple the Phoenix powerhouse and claim the World Heavyweight Championship? See Real1 vs. Hammerstone for the first time ever live in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 8 at the 2300 Arena. Buy tickets at http://www.MLW2300.com. World Heavyweight Championship Alex Hammerstone (champion) vs. Real1 BATTLE RIOT MATCH 40 wrestlers will riot inPhilly as one combatant looks to outlast 39 others and earn a world title shot anytime, anywhere against Alex Hammerstone. Battle RIOT entrants: Jacob Fatu John Hennigan Raven Willie Mack Alex Kane Rickey Shane Page Shigehiro Irie Lance Anoa’i Sam Adonis Mr. Thomas 1 Called Manders Jimmy Lloyd More entrants and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. The Battle RIOT V will air exclusively on delay on REELZ on Tuesday April 25 at 10e/p. WHAT IS THE BATTLE RIOT? A mash-up of a battle Royale 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. Major League Wrestling returns to Philadelphia's 2300 Arena on Saturday, April 8. Buy tickets athttp://MLW2300.com.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: MORE ABOUT THE VENUE 2300 Philadelphia (previously named the 2300 Arena, Viking Hall, ECW Arena, New Alhambra Arena, Asylum Arena and The Arena) is a multipurpose indoor arena used primarily for professional wrestling, boxing, mixed martial arts, and concert events. About Major League Wrestling Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company, offering television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates live events in major markets throughout the United States and Mexico, including New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Tijuana. One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including its new flagship series MLW Underground Wrestling on REELZ in the United States airing Tuesdays at 10pm ET / 7pm PT; and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom. MLW events showcase diversity and the full spectrum of professional wrestling, with athletes representing countries around the world with fighting styles, including: technical, Japanese strong style, lucha libre, King’s Road brawling, MMA, catch wrestling, hybrid wrestling, submission grappling and other disciplines. Jacob Fatu enters Battle RIOT V MLW returns to Philly April 8 (PHILADELPHIA) — Major League Wrestling today announced Jacob Fatu as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle RIOT V when MLW returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday, April 8.  Grab tickets at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15. The winner of last year’s Battle RIOT has officially entered Battle RIOT V! Fresh off the greatest World Heavyweight Championship bout in Major League Wrestling history, Fatu looks to get right back in the mix by setting his sights on winning his second consecutive RIOT. Fatu, the 12th participant to join the 40-wrestler extravaganza, is instantly an odds-on favorite to win the RIOT. Could a Hammerstone/Fatu trilogy be on the horizon? 40 wrestlers will riot in Philly as one combatant looks to outlast 39 others and earn a world title shot anytime, anywhere against Alex Hammerstone. Battle RIOT entrants: Jacob Fatu John Hennigan Raven Willie Mack Alex Kane Rickey Shane Page Shigehiro Irie Lance Anoa’i Sam Adonis Mr. Thomas 1 Called Manders Jimmy Lloyd More entrants and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. The Battle RIOT V will air exclusively on delay on REELZ on Tuesday April 25 at 10e/p. WHAT IS THE BATTLE RIOT? A mash-up of a battle Royale 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. Battle RIOT V to air exclusively on REELZ April 25 MLW Underground. Only on REELZ. MLW today announced Battle RIOT V will air exclusively on REELZ on Tuesday April 25 at 10e/p. A mash-up of a battle Royale and anything goes street fight, this super-sized main event will feature 40 wrestlers with new participants entering the ring every 60 seconds. “The biggest match of the year in Major League Wrestling will have its biggest audience ever, thanks to our partnership with REELZ,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer.  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! How to get REELZ. About Major League Wrestling Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company, offering television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates live events in major markets throughout the United States and Mexico, including New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Tijuana. One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including its new flagship series MLW Underground Wrestling on REELZ in the United States airing Tuesdays at 10pm ET / 7pm PT; and MLW Fusion on Pro Wrestling TV in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom. MLW events showcase diversity and the full spectrum of professional wrestling, with athletes representing countries around the world with fighting styles, including: technical, Japanese strong style, lucha libre, King’s Road brawling, MMA, catch wrestling, hybrid wrestling, submission grappling and other disciplines. For more information visit MLW.com and follow MLW on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Underground Preview for TONIGHT: Hammerstone vs. Jacob Fatu World Heavyweight Championship MLW Underground. Only on REELZ. MLW UNDERGROUND WRESTLING tonight at 10pm et / 7pt only on REELZ | How to get REELZ. The superfight goes down for free on REELZ as Hammerstone and Jacob Fatu wage war for the World Heavyweight Championship in the biggest rematch in MLW history. In the 534 days since Hammer dethroned Fatu to realize his dream of becoming World Heavyweight Champion, both men have continued to dominate the squared circle. Hammerstone has sent thunderbolts through top ranked challengers from around the globe, cementing himself as arguably the greatest MLW Champion in MLW. Now that argument finally will be decided as he battles his predecessor, a man who wore the belt for 819 days in Jacob Fatu. Fatu has steamrolled through the competition, culminating in winning last year’s Battle RIOT IV and clinching a shot at redemption against his great rival, Hammerstone. Now, destiny unfolds as two of MLW’s greatest collide to define their own legacy and claim his right as the definitive World Heavyweight Champion. In the second-half of the double championship featured card, 18 year old high school senior Billie Starkz looks to celebrate her spring break by taking the World Featherweight Championship back home to MLW. In order to do so, she’ll have to contend with Taya Valkyrie. Can Billie end Taya’s near year long reign and become the youngest world champion in MLW history? Mance Warner brings some back-up for fights and drinking light beers as The Second Gear roll up into MLW. Sick and tired of Real1’s incessant trash talk and bullying, Microman has finally had enough and lays down a challenge to “The Certified G”? About Major League Wrestling Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company, offering television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates live events in major markets throughout the United States and Mexico, including New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Tijuana. One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including its new flagship series MLW Underground Wrestling on REELZ in the United States airing Tuesdays at 10pm ET / 7pm PT; and MLW Fusion on Pro Wrestling TV in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom. MLW events showcase diversity and the full spectrum of professional wrestling, with athletes representing countries around the world with fighting styles, including: technical, Japanese strong style, lucha libre, King’s Road brawling, MMA, catch wrestling, hybrid wrestling, submission grappling and other disciplines. Alex Kane enters Battle RIOT V MLW returns to Philly April 8 (PHILADELPHIA) — Major League Wrestling today announced Alex Kane as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle RIOT V when MLW returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday, April 8.  Grab tickets at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15. The captain of the BOMAYE Fight Club has just put his name in the mix as an official entrant in Battle RIOT V. The former National Openweight Champion and top ’21 Open Draft selection has distinguished himself as a fierce force in MLW. Despite dominating the heavyweight division, the braggadocios “Suplex Assassin” has yet to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship. That could all change if Kane sends the other 39 Battle RIOT participants to Suplex Island. Will Alex Kane tap out all comers and take the golden ticket to title town? 40 wrestlers will riot in Philly as one combatant looks to outlast 39 others and earn a world title shot anytime, anywhere against Alex Hammerstone. Battle RIOT entrants: John Hennigan Raven Willie Mack Alex Kane Rickey Shane Page Shigehiro Irie Lance Anoa’i Sam Adonis Mr. Thomas 1 Called Manders Jimmy Lloyd More entrants 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! Mandy León vs. Clara Carreras signed for MLW April 6 in NYC MLW returns to NYC April 6 featuring WAR CHAMBER Major League Wrestling today announced Mandy León vs. Clara Carreras at MLW War Chamber’23 Thursday, April 6 at New York City's Melrose Ballroom. Buy tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. The card is an MLW TV taping, airing nationwide in the US and in over 60 countries around the world. The “Exotic Goddess” Mandy León has violent dreams for her opponent come April 6 in New York City. A model turned pro wrestler; León is a deceptively dangerous competitor. With an arsenal, including Havana Dreams, Leónsault and her signature Astral Projection, this Brooklyn, NY native is a threat in the featherweight division. Known as “La Chica”, Clara Carreras has impressed on the northeastern circuit, collecting wins as the California native emerged as a prospect to keep an eye on. Looking for a big breakout bout, Carreras looks to end this match fast. Promising destruction and domination, what happens when Mandy León clashes with Clara Carreras? See Mandy Léon vs. Clara Carreras LIVE Thursday, April 6th in NYC at MLW War Chamber’23. CARD National Openweight Championship John Hennigan (champion) vs. Jacob Fatu Women’s World Featherweight Championship Taya Valkyrie (champion) vs. Delmi Exo Willie Mack vs. Real1 World Middleweight Championship Lince Dorado (champion) vs. Lio Rush Alex Kane vs. Shigehiro Irie Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Calvin Tankman Billie Starkz vs. B3CCA Mandy León vs. Clara Carreras Signed to appear: World Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone Microman World Tag Team Champions Samoan SWAT Team Mr. Thomas Mance Warner Matthew Justice 1 Called Manders Rickey Shane Page AKIRA Delirious Sam Adonis FBI 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.