MLW Battle Riot V has been confirmed for Philadelphia.
Major League Wrestling has announced that it will hold the Battle Riot V event at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 8. The show will feature the Battle Riot match, a battle royal where the winner will earn a shot at the MLW World Heavyweight Championship, which is currently held by Alex Hammerstone.
The announcement, courtesy of MLW’s website, is below:
(PHILADELPHIA) — Major League Wrestling today announced Battle RIOT V for Saturday, April 8 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15.
40 wrestlers will riot in Philly as one combatant looks to outlast 39 others and earn a world title shot anytime, anywhere against Alex Hammerstone.
More talent and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com.
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 by 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!
More athletes and matches will be announced at MLW.com.
WrestleZone will provide more information as it becomes available.
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