Major League Wrestling announced Willie Mack, Shigehiro Irie, and Mr. Thomas as the first three participants in the 40-wrestler Battle RIOT V, as MLW returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday, April 8.
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.
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! The challenger has the key to unlock an instant title shot against whoever the World Heavyweight champion is!
Grab tickets at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office.
More athletes and matches will be announced at MLW.com.
In other MLW news….Major League Wrestling announced Shigehiro Irie vs. Alex Kane and Billie Starkz vs. B3CCA have been added to card for MLW War Chamber’23 Thursday, April 6 at New York City’s Melrose Ballroom.
“This match-up is one we’ve wanted to put together for a long time, and we’re delighted to give to the hardcore New York fans,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “Styles make fights and this one fits that to a tee. Two fighters with an insane repertoire and no fear. Let’s pull the ripcord and see a big apple grapple.”
“Billie Starkz has been winning bouts and the adoration of the fans since debuting. B3CCA has been making the critical gains to get into title contention. Now the two are set to meet in a high stakes bout with championship implications for the winner.”
Other matches currently advertised are:
• John Hannigan (c) Vs Jacob Fatu for the National Openweight Championship
• Taya Valkyrie (c) Vs Delmi Exo for the Women’s Featherweight Championship
• Mandy Leon makes her MLW debut.
This is a FUSION taping streaming on Pro Wrestling TV.
🎟Buy tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite.