Jacob Fatu will face the Real 1 (nZo) at MLW Battle Riot IV on June 23.
Major League Wrestling has announced that the former MLW World Heavyweight Champion will clash with nZo in a first-time match at the TV taping on Thursday. The two stars will also participate in the titular 40-man battle royal at the show.
Jacob Fatu vs. Real 1 signed for NYC this Thursday https://t.co/Kf27LzJZAM
— MLW (@MLW) June 20, 2022
The official announcement, from MLW’s website, is as follows:
MLW has announced Jacob Fatu vs. Real 1 as MLW presents Battle Riot IV at New York City’s Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping.
The Real 1 says he is the toughest guy on the block — but he’s never stepped foot in the ring with a Samoan Werewolf… until this Thursday when the bell rings and Jacob Fatu and Real 1 collide.
The Jersey brawler boasts of being the uncrowned champ of the streets, claiming to have toppled an endless list of victims in street fights. Vowing to now cross the river and add another victim to Real 1’s list, talk is cheap once Fatu hits the ring.
With Fatu’s war with CONTRA in the rearview mirror, the 280 pound “Samoan Smashing Machine” now readies to climb the rankings and rampage en route to another crack at reclaiming the World Heavyweight Championship. A high-profile win over Real 1 would have Fatu circling the championship title picture.
A showcase of two distinct fighting styles, Real 1 looks to employ his unorthodox street fighting and dirty boxing skills while Fatu is a walking commotion of aerial attacks, brawling and moves you simply don’t see an athlete his size doing in a fight.
What happens when Fatu collides with the Real 1 for the first-time ever?
Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV!
The updated card is as follows:
- MLW World Heavyweight Championship: Alex Hammerstone (c) vs. Bandido
- MLW National Openweight Championship: Alex Kane (c) vs. Davey Richards
- MLW Middleweight Championship: Myron Reed (c) vs. Lince Dorado vs. Arez vs. La Estrella
- MLW Women’s World Featherweight Championship: Taya Valkyrie (c) vs. Brittany Blake
- Ross & Marshall Von Erich vs. Samoan Swat Team
- Scarlett Bordeaux vs. Clara Carreras
- Real 1 vs. Jacob Fatu
- 40-man Battle Riot match
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