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MLW News: New Match Added To Thursday’s Battle Riot Event
Major League Wrestling rolls into Queens, New York this Thursday for it’s big Battle Riot event which will be taped as a special to air on beIN Sports. With only two more days until the show, today MLW has announced the following as another match has been added to the card:
Kotto Brazil vs. Myron Reed middleweight bout signed for this Thursday’s MLW’s Battle Riot card in New York City
NEW YORK – This Thursday MLW returns to New York City for the first time in 16 years as the league presents the first-everBattle Riot®. But that not all. Major League Wrestling today announced a middleweight showcase match featuring Kotto Brazil vs. Myron Reed for this Thursday’s July 19th MLW Battle Riot at the Melrose Ballroom in Queens, NY.
Up and coming underdog Kotto Brazil will look to show the Big Apple if #KottoCan as he faces the debuting high-flying prospect Myron Reed in a middleweight bout.
Kotto is having a big 2018 but Myron Reed has been lighting the Midwest circuit on fire. This looks to be a great middleweight showcase match between two talented fighters. See them live this Thursday in NYC. (buy tickets)
Tickets are available now at: https://mlwnyc.eventbrite.com.
The winner of the 40-man Battle Riot will receive a World Title shot anytime, anywhere. Elimination is by pinfall, submission or by throwing an individual over the top rope in this no DQ mega match. [Buy tickets]
More will be announced on Friday night’s nationally televised MLW series, MLW: FUSION on beIN Sports at 8pm ET.
Signed thus far for MLW’s July 19th card include:
40-Man Battle Riot
Participants announced thus far include: “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, John Hennigan, “Taskmaster” Kevin Sullivan, Jimmy Havoc, ACH, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Teddy Hart, Rich Swann, Pentagon Jr., Jimmy Yuta, Low Ki, Brody King, Jake Hager, Swoggle, Lance Anoa’i, “PCO” Pierre Carl Ouellet, Konnan, Joey Ryan, Sami Callihan, Jason Cade, MJF, Rey Fenix, Head Shrinker: Samu, Kotto Brazil, Aerostar, Drago, Simon Gotch, Homicide, Vandal Ortagun, Dirty Blondes and more to be announced soon!
World Heavyweight Title Fight: Shane “Swerve” Strickland (c) vs. Sami Callihan
World Tag Team Title Fight: Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix (c) vs. AAA’s Drago & Aerostar
Title Fight to determined the first World Middleweight Championship: Joey Ryan vs. MJF
John Hennigan vs. Low Ki
Hart Foundation (Teddy Hart and Davey Boy Smith Jr. with Brian Pillman II) vs. Rich Swann & ACH
Jimmy Havoc vs. Brody King
PCO vs. Homicide
Kotto Brazil vs. Myron Reed
More matches and Battle Riot participants will be announced in the coming weeks on MLW: FUSION and MLW.com.
Plus, it’s a TV taping for MLW FUSION on beIN Sports!
Tickets start at $20 at MLWTickets.com!
Be there for the first national televised pro-wrestling live event emanating from Queens, NYC in almost 18 years!
The event will be a Major League Wrestling: FUSION television taping for beIN SPORTS.
Tickets start at just $20. There are limited VIP tickets available which includes early entry (5:30pm Eastern) featuring a Pre-Show Meet and Greet with select MLW Talent plus complimentary poster.
Please note: General Admission SRO Tickets are: $20 for advance sales, $25 Day of Event at the door.
General Public Doors Open: 6pm Eastern
Showtime: 7pm Eastern.
You can purchase tickets today at MLWTickets.com.
MORE ABOUT THE VENUE:
Located in the heart of Long Island City just minutes away from Manhattan, the Melrose Ballroom is one of New York City’s premiere exclusive venues for live performance, music, and entertainment shows.
The venue is located at: 36-08 33rd Street Long Island City, NY 11106.
MORE ABOUT MLW:
Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company with a focus on professional wrestling sporting events/programming, digital content and ancillary entertainment.
MLW’s weekly TV series, Major League Wrestling: FUSION, airs Friday nights 8pm ET / 5pm PT on beIN SPORTS (with replays at 11pm ET) in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
MLW Radio Network is the leading provider of professional wrestling podcasts in the world with 5-6 podcasts in the top iTunes 100 in the sports category on the average day.
MLW content has been distributed commercially in in the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, India, Denmark and Bangladesh among other territories.
Like MLW on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/majorleaguewrestling
Follow MLW on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MLW
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Learn more about MLW at: http://www.MLW.com
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Former WWE Star Reveals How Company Tests Wrestlers for an “Attitude Problem”
A former WWE star took to social media to explain, in brief, how WWE evaluates its talent to determine whether they have an “attitude problem.” The post offered a glimpse into the company’s behind-the-scenes vetting process, suggesting that behavior and professionalism are actively monitored during a wrestler’s time with the promotion.
While the explanation was limited, the revelation underscores WWE’s focus on maintaining locker-room culture and managing talent dynamics. Fans and industry observers may read the post as further evidence that character and conduct behind the curtain can be as consequential as in-ring performance.
Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2171344/wwe-tests-wrestlers-attitude-problem-dijak-oba-femi/.
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WWE Backlash Match Sparks “Clone War” Debate in Wrestling Community
Wrestling fans and insiders are abuzz after a match at WWE Backlash was accused of “copycatting” a formula previously used by an independent wrestler, a situation some are calling a new “clone war” in the industry. The controversy highlights growing concerns about creative overlap between major promotions and the indie scene.
The debate raises questions about originality and recognition, with observers wondering whether mainstream companies should acknowledge or adapt indie ideas more transparently. As the story spreads, fans and performers alike are watching to see how promotions handle influence, credit, and creative borrowing moving forward.
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