Paul London returns to MLW for Summer of the Beasts on August 29 in NYC

Paul London vs. BRG is official for MLW’s Summer of the Beasts on Thursday, August 29th, from the Melrose Ballroom in New York City and airing live at 7:00 PM EST for free on MLW’s YouTube Channel. This will be London’s first time in MLW since 2003.

“The Intrepid Traveler” Paul London will journey to MLW for a highly anticipated showdown against rising star BRG. Grab tickets at http://www.MLWNYC.com and at Eventbrite starting at $15.

Few in the sport of professional wrestling embody the integrity, passion, and artistry of Paul London. Hailing from Austin, TX, London is a zen master of the squared circle, known for his incredible aerial abilities that have left fans in awe for years.

BRG, however, is an emerging force in MLW who’s been riding a wave of momentum, recently defeating Jake Crist last month. Aligned with veteran Bobby Fish, the brash and outspoken upstart isn’t afraid to bend the rules, with many calling BRG the dirtiest player in MLW.

This battle at Summer of the Beasts raises a burning question: Will BRG be the one to shut down Paul London’s highly anticipated return, or will London be all in on a new chapter of his career in MLW? The stakes are high, and the outcome is anyone’s guess.

Summer of the Beasts live free on YouTube card starting at 7:30pm ET

Opera Cup 2024 Quarterfinals: KENTA vs. AKIRA

MLW World Tag Team Championship: CozyMAX (Satoshi Kojima & Okumura) vs. CONTRA Unit (Minoru Suzuki & Ikuro Kwon)

Opera Cup 2024 Quarterfinals: Místico vs. Atlantis Jr.

MLW Women’s World Featherweight Championship: Janai Kai vs. HANAKO

Matt Riddle vs. Matthew Justice (with Bill Alfonso)

Timothy Thatcher vs. Bobby Fish

Paul London vs. BRG

Miyu Yamashita vs. Delmi Exo

Opera Cup 2024 Quarterfinals: Alex Kane vs. Bad Dude Tito Escondido

The debut of Brock & CW Anderson

Scramble Match: Little Guido vs. Jimmy Lloyd vs. Nolo Kitano vs. LSG

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One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including MLW Fusion on beIN Sports in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom.

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MLW World Heavyweight Championship Title Fight in San Juan, Costa Rica

San Juan, Costa Rica – Major League Wrestling (MLW) and Costa Rica Wrestling Embassy (CWE) are thrilled to announce an inter-promotional showdown as MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima defends his title against Costa Rica’s #1 contender, Ares, at CWE Devastación VIII on August 31 at Arena CWE in San Juan, Costa Rica.

This historic title fight, promoted by CWE, marks the first time the MLW World Heavyweight Championship will be defended in Central America.

Ares, one of Costa Rica’s best, has earned his status as the country’s top contender and now stands on the brink of making history in front of his home country.

Satoshi Kojima, a legendary figure in professional wrestling, is a former NWA World’s Heavyweight, two-time Triple Crown Champion, and a two-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion.

Kojima is on a relentless campaign to prove he is the most fighting champion in the sport. By defending the MLW World Heavyweight Championship around the globe, Kojima aims to showcase the championship’s global status.

CWE, the premier wrestling organization in Costa Rica, is honored to host this inter-promotional title fight at Arena CWE. This event not only highlights the extraordinary talent within Costa Rica but also showcases the country on the global wrestling stage.

For more information, visit MLW.com and follow MLW on X, Instagram, and YouTube

All In Texas Is Not a Good Idea

What seemed to be another false wrestling rumor was true after all. AEW will run its first U.S. stadium show next year. All In comes to the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. It will be the first pro wrestling show held in the home of MLB’s Texas Rangers. Globe Life Field opened in 2020 and holds 40,300 people at capacity.

Saturday’s episode of Collision will wrap up AEW’s five-week residency at Arlington’s Esports Stadium (it’s not a stadium). Tony Khan denied the rumors of a stadium show in Texas last month, saying it’s an exciting idea, but it’s not something he’d do anytime soon.

All In will return to London in 2026. AEW’s flagship pay-per-view will emanate for the second consecutive time at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, August 25. The headline bouts feature Swerve Strickland defending the AEW World Championship against Bryan Danielson, and MJF puts the American Championship on the line against Will Ospreay.

Can AEW fill a stadium in the United States with 40,000 people? Can they draw a respectable number if the show isn’t a sellout? It was the first question on everyone’s mind when they heard the news. AEW has struggled with TV ratings and at the box office lately. While the shows have improved recently, a long stretch of bad shows has seemingly eroded consumer confidence.

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Stardom’s HANAKO challenges for MLW Title at Summer of the Beasts

Major League Wrestling sent out the following:

Watch MLW Summer of the Beasts live for free on MLW’s YouTube Channel.

MLW announced an MLW Women’s World Featherweight Championship bout: Janai Kai (champion) vs. HANAKO at MLW Summer of the Beasts, live for free on YouTube on Thursday, August 29, at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City.

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Will Okada Leave New Japan?

Perhaps the greatest Japanese wrestler in history could find himself stateside in 2024. Kazuchika Okada is reportedly “seriously entertaining,” leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and signing with another promotion.

Sports Illustrated broke the news that Okada’s contract expires at the end of January 2024. WWE or AEW are the two likely landing spots for the 36-year-old star. SI’s Justin Barrasso believes AEW would allow Okada to continue living in Japan with occasional matches in NJPW, while WWE is the biggest stage and can offer more opportunities.

For the uninitiated, Okada is the leading man in New Japan, the exact role Roman Reigns occupies in WWE. “The Rainmaker” is a five-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion. His fourth reign as champion is the longest in NJPW history at 720 days.

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CM Punk Signs w/ Raw and Declares for WWE Royal Rumble

After a weeklong trek across WWE’s three brands, CM Punk has officially planted his flag on Monday Night Raw. Punk signed the contract in the ring, presented by general manager Adam Pearce. Punk stated despite reasonable offers from Nick Aldis (SmackDown) and Shawn Micheals (NXT), the offer from RAW was head and shoulders above the rest.

Punk exclusively on Raw could significantly impact the pro wrestling landscape. Many Television deals expire next year, and everyone wants to extend their current deal or find a new network to call home. Punk could be the key for WWE.

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Bret Hart & Dungeon Wrestling Set for Starrcast Downunder

Oceania Pro Wrestling (OPW) and GLO Sports are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated arrival of Starrcast, the world-renowned wrestling convention, to Australian shores for the very first time.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of regional Victoria, Ballarat will play host to this unparalleled event featuring none other than the legendary WWE Hall of Famer, Bret “The Hitman” Hart.

Scheduled just one week after WrestleMania 40, Starrcast Downunder, in partnership with OPW, promises four days of electrifying fan engagement and top-tier wrestling action from Wednesday, 10th April, to Sunday, 15th April, across various venues in Ballarat.

Joining Bret Hart on the marquee is female wrestling trailblazer six-time WWE Women’s Champion and five-time TNA Knockouts Champion Mickie James.

Approximately 12 wrestling legends and 30 talented Australian and international wrestlers will make Starrcast Downunder a must-attend event.

Complementing the event will be a second international wrestling supershow led by Bret Hart and Dungeon Wrestling.

The wrestling events, set to stream domestically and internationally with a diverse mix of wrestling genres, represent a groundbreaking move for Starrcast.

Quotes attributable to Bret Hart:

“It is extremely exciting to be coming back to Australia for the first time in 20 years, in an event showcasing other legends and wrestling talent from around the world and from Australia. The Australian fans have always been so great to me, and I look forward to being a part of this event, along with the best from Dungeon Wrestling.”

Quotes attributable to Mickie James:

“I cannot express how excited I am to return to Australia for the first time in six years. There couldn’t be a more perfect time, place, and opportunity to host a second all-female wrestling event with a whole new feel in Australia and the City of Ballarat. I poured my heart and soul into the 1st one in 2021 and wasn’t sure it would happen again.”

Quotes attributable to Conrad Thompson, Starrcast:

“I am excited to finally announce that Starrcast is coming to Ballarat in Australia. This is my first trip Downunder, the first time Starrcast has been held outside the USA, and there will be many other firsts announced in the coming weeks”.

Ticket information will be released on Monday, 18th December, with fans encouraged to subscribe through oceaniaprowrestling.com to keep updated with all the latest information and special offers.

For media inquiries, contact Cam Vale through cam@glosports.com.au

CM Punk Returns to WWE at Survivor Series

In one fell swoop, WWE took Chicago from AEW. CM Punk made his earth-shattering return to WWE at Survivor Series on Saturday in Chicago. Rumors of Punk’s arrival started from the moment AEW fired him in August due to a backstage fight with Jack Perry at All In.

WWE trolled the audience all evening with whether Randy Orton would show up for his team in the WarGames main event. Some wondered if Orton would not show up due to teaming up with the man who injured him in Jey Uso.

After a brief delay, Orton arrived for his team, disappointing those who thought Punk would be the surprise partner.

Orton’s Team celebrated their victory as the show was about to go off the air. The copyright graphic appears on the screen, signaling an inevitable fade to black. After all, there is no way WWE would overshadow Orton’s return…It was all a ruse.

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Well, They Officially Zigglered Nakamura

Shinsuke Nakamura lost to Seth Rollins in a last man standing match at WWE Fastlane on Saturday. It was another bid for the world heavyweight championship, and once again, the title eluded the “King of Strong Style.”

Honestly, Nakamura was never leaving Indiana’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse as champion. He’s never going to win a world title in WWE, but that’s not the issue.

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‘Kayfabe’ is Now in the Dictionary

Professional wrestling might not be real, but the word defined to protect it is now a real word you can find in the dictionary.

Merriam-Webster released its latest update on Friday for September 2023. 690 words, acronyms, and definitions were added to America’s most trusted and respected dictionary.

Goated, Mid, Padawan, Simp, Bracketology, ngl, and Kayfabe are some of the words now officially recognized by the famed publisher.

Diehard enthusiasts who follow wrestling are aware of many behind-the-scenes terms. Kayfabe protects the suspension of disbelief for the audience.

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