MLW sent out the following press release today, announcing that MLW FIGHTLAND will be airing on Vice TV:
FIGHTLAND special to air on Vice TV
Major League Wrestling and Vice TV are teaming up to present FIGHTLAND, a one hour special airing Thursday October 7 at 10pm ET on Vice TV.
The biggest fight in league history will headline the special as National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone challenges World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu (with Josef Samael) in a title versus title superfight.
Additional bouts featured on the broadcast will be revealed in the days ahead.
“’MLW Fightland’ on Vice TV blows up the tired, old wrestling format. Everyone has played it safe in presenting wrestling the same way for 25 years,” Court Bauer, CEO and founder of Major League Wrestling, told TheWrap. “‘MLW Fightland’ offers viewers a transparent, unfiltered all access look into the smoke-filled arenas of wrestling. We will present big fights and big stories with investigative reports giving viewers a raw, inside look at the very real world of wrestling.”
-Court Bauer (The Wrap)
Airing at 10pm, MLW: FIGHTLAND will follow a new episode of Vice TV’s hit series, Dark Side of the Ring, which airs Thursdays at 9pm ET.
Court Bauer spoke with The Wrap about the new format he will be introducing with MLW: FIGHTLAND on Vice TV.
Major League Wrestling returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday, October 2. Buy tickets at http://www.MLW2300.com.
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TITLE FOR TITLE
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION VS. NATIONAL OPENWEIGHT CHAMPION
JACOB FATU VS. ALEX HAMMERSTONE
4-WAY FOR WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Myron Reed (C) vs. TAJIRI vs. Aramis vs. Arez
WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT
Nicole Savoy vs. Holidead
Opera Cup opening and semi-final rounds
Some of the athletes and talent signed to compete and appear include:
CONTRA Unit • Caribbean Champion Richard Holliday • Davey Richards • World Middleweight Champion Myron Reed • King Muertes • Cesar Duran • Alicia Atout • EJ Nduka • TJP • Tajiri • Bobby Fish • Alex Shelley • Lee Moriarty • Calvin Tankman • 5150 • “Filthy” Tom Lawlor plus more to be announced in the days ahead!
Buy tickets at MLW2300.com.
More athletes and matches will be announced at MLW.com.
Tickets start at $20 at MLW2300.com. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.
DAY OF EVENT INFO
The schedule is as follows:
5:30 p.m.: Early entry for First Row Ticket Holders
6:00 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders)
6:45 p.m.: Showtime
MORE ABOUT THE VENUE
2300 Arena (previously named 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 with a focus on professional wrestling sporting events/programming, digital content and ancillary entertainment. One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available worldwide in YouTube, Vice TV and beIN Sports.
