MLW has announced Killer Kross (with Scarlett Bordeaux) vs. Matt Cross as MLW presents Battle Riot IV at New York City’s Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping.
Demanding a match in New York City, MLW matchmaker Cesar Duran has acquiesced by signing Killer Kross vs. Matt Cross for this Thursday’s Battle Riot card. A harbinger of chaos, the 6’4″ fighter has been a threat wherever he’s battled. Returning to MLW earlier this year, Killer Kross decimated his opponent and in the process put the entire league on notice.
Now Kross faces a decorated veteran of the squared circle, Matt Cross. Spending the last few years competing in over 28 countries and collecting several championships, Cross’ blends a hybrid fighting style of speed, aerial attacks and Lucha making him a complex competitor for Kross. But will the clock tick down to Cross’ own doomsday? Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV.
CARD
World Heavyweight Championship
Alex Hammerstone vs. Bandido (with Cesar Duran)
National Openweight Championship:
Alex Kane (champion) vs. Davey Richards
Killer Kross (with Scarlett Bordeaux) vs. Matt Cross
World Middleweight Championship 4-way:
Myron Reed (champion) vs. Lince Dorado vs. La Estrella vs. Arez
Samoan Swat Team vs. The Von Erichs
World Featherweight Title Match
Taya Valkyrie vs Brittany Blake
Scarlett Bordeaux vs Clara Carreras
First time ever!
Jacob Fatu vs. Real 1
Battle Riot Participants:
Lince Dorado, Marshall Von Erich, Killer Kross, Calvin Tankman, Alex Kane, Jacob Fatu, EJ Nduka, Matt Cross, Mini Abismo Negro, Ross Von Erich, Richard Holliday, Juicy Finau, Lance Anoa’i, KC Navarro, Ace Romero, La Estrella, José Maximo, Joel Maximo, Savio Vega, Little Guido, Real 1, Mads Krugger, Davey Richards, Myron Reed, Warhorse, Microman, Ken Broadway, and more to be announced in the days ahead.
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. There will be surprises! There will be legends! There will be WTF entries… and there will be no disqualifications. Elimination is by pinfall, submission, or 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. It could be that night; it could be in 6 months. The challenger has the key to unlock an instant title shot against whoever the champion is.
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