The week’s episode started right with an intro into the show, which consisted of a collage of photos of Salina de la Renta and her Promociones Doradoz

Now, in the arena, Jesus Rodriguez (Ricardo Rodriguez) stood on stage and introduced Salina, the producer of this episode. She welcomed viewers to her show. She spoke about Lucha Libre and had something in mind for MLW World Champion Alex Kane.

Ichiban interrupts Salina, along with a translator. The translator expressed how Ichiban should get a shot at Rocky Romero’s title. Salina, who took offense to being interrupted, books Ichiban in a match against Rodriguez that will be the show’s opening contest.

The announce team for this episode are Joe Dombrowski and Matt Striker. We get a Salina de la Renta video and then the camera catching Ichiban lacing his boots and getting ready for his match. Dombrowski promotes a match between Rocky Romero vs. Volador Jr. coming up later in the show. Entrances for the opening match begin.

 

Ichiban vs. Jesus Rodriguez (w/Salina de la Renta)

Rodriguez worked as a wrestler in this match, performing moves and taking some bumps. After some back-and-forth moves, Ichiban hit Rodriguez with a bulldog and then a Flatliner to pick up the three count and win.

Result: Ichiban defeats Jesus Rodriguez

 

After the match, Rocky Romero and Janai Kai ran out and started beating Ichiban. Rodriguez got a chair and gave it to Romero. Kai then set up the chain in the ring as Romero slammed Ichiban onto it.

Next, we get an ad for MLW Fightland on Saturday, November 18, from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The event will live-stream on FITE+ as we go to a commercial.

Back from the break, a replay is shown from MLW Slaughterhouse, where Rocky Romero beat Akira to win the MLW Middleweight Championship. Salina speaks backstage and complains about fans chanting “Bomaye.” She also said she signed a Lucha tag match for MLW Fightland. It will be Rocky Romero & Barbaro Cavernario taking on Mascara Dorada 2.0 & Ichiban.

A graphic shows Volador Jr. vs. Rocky Romero and is listed as courtesy of CMLL. Salina said she was giving viewers an exclusive look at the match.

Next, they aired parts of the match between Rocky Romero vs. Volador Jr. Romero won this match in an event held by CMLL and NJPW on June 30th. We then go to a commercial break.

They showed highlights from MLW Slaughterhouse of Mance Warner & Matthew Justice from the SGC beating The Calling members in the War Chamber match. We are also shown Janai Kai beating Delmi Exo to win the MLW Featherweight Championship.

From there, we go to Salina and Janai Kai, who are together in the back. Salina praised Kai, saying she was the only woman impressive enough to be represented by Promociones Dorado. Salina proceeds to say that this is only one of the many surprises she has planned. A Janai Kai video then airs.

We go to The MLW Fightland Control Center. The Lucha tag team match that Salina announced earlier in the show is advertised, the only match currently scheduled on the card.

We go back to Salina, who is now yelling on a phone when she’s interrupted by Delmi Exo. Exo requests a title rematch with Janai Kai. Salina said Exo should have let her manager, Exo, when she contacted her last year.

Salina leaves the room and is approached by Mister Saint Laurent. He offers to give Salina stolen documents from his time as MLW Vice President. In exchange for this, Salina named him the promoter for the MLW One Shot event coming up in December. MSL also said he wanted a title shot for one of his men that can be at any time of his choosing. Salina agreed to this, and MSL gave her the documents

The Calling’s Rickey Shane Page & Akira vs. 1 Called Manders & Matthew Justice from the SGC is announced in a tables match next week for the MLW Tag Team Titles.

Next, Mance Warner and 1 Called Manders stood outside drinking beer in front of a pickup truck. Salina showed up, and Warner dared Salina to hit him. Salina goes to slap Warner; however, Jacob Fatu shows up and stops her. Warner then brings up the idea of having Fatu face off against Mistico, stating that the match would be “money!” Salina tells them to be careful what they wish for. Warner and Manders gives Fatu a beer to close the segment.

We get a video package on B3CCA and Love, Doug. Dombrowski then promotes Salina’s Fightland announcement as we go to a commercial. During the break, a video shows Miyu Yamashita coming to MLW.

Back from the break, Salina walked onto the stage to boast about what a great show this has been, and it would end with a bang. She introduces MLW Heavyweight Champion, Alex Kane. Kane complements Salina but then says he heard she has her own reality show named Ho Island.

Salina tells Kane if anyone is a ho, it’s him. She claimed Mr. Thomas is his pimp and that he spends his evening on all fours. Salina tells Kane his next title fight would be at MLW Fightland. He said that was cool, but what was her big surprise?

Jacob Fatu entered and had a stare down with Kane on stage. Dombrowski hypes Kane vs. Fatu in this first-ever showdown for the MLW Heavyweight Championship at Fightland.

We close the show with a Calling video package promoting their tag team title defense for next week against SGC members 1 Called Manders & Matthew Justice.

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