As we previously reported here on eWn, Major League Wrestling (MLW) is set to crown new World Tag Team Champions at Azteca Lucha after the belts were vacated.
Davey Boy Smith and Tom Lawlor, the previous titleholders, were stripped of their belts after an injury angle was executed with Lawlor.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that the angle was initiated due to Lawlor’s scheduling conflict.
Lawlor had prior commitments with NJPW, which compelled him to miss several MLW events.
However, Lawlor is scheduled to make a comeback at ‘Battle Riot’ on June 1 in Atlanta, GA.
Additionally, on April 22, TJ Perkins filed to trademark the term “The Aswang,” which is his alter ego in NJPW. Aswang is a Filipino term for ghost or spirit.
MLW Set to Crown New World Tag Team Champions at Azteca Lucha
In a surprising turn of events, Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced that they will be crowning new World Tag Team Champions at the upcoming Azteca Lucha event. This decision comes after the previous titleholders, Davey Boy Smith and Tom Lawlor, were stripped of their belts due to an injury angle involving Lawlor.
According to reports from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the injury angle was initiated because of Lawlor’s scheduling conflict. It seems that Lawlor had prior commitments with NJPW (New Japan Pro-Wrestling), which forced him to miss several MLW events. As a result, MLW made the tough decision to vacate the titles and give other teams a chance to compete for the prestigious belts.
Fans of MLW will be delighted to know that Tom Lawlor is scheduled to make his comeback at the highly anticipated ‘Battle Riot’ event on June 1 in Atlanta, GA. This news will surely bring excitement and anticipation among wrestling enthusiasts, as Lawlor’s return will undoubtedly shake up the tag team division.
In other news related to NJPW, on April 22, TJ Perkins filed a trademark application for the term “The Aswang,” which is his alter ego in the Japanese promotion. “Aswang” is a Filipino term that refers to a ghost or spirit. This move by Perkins indicates his intention to further establish his character and brand within NJPW.
The filing of this trademark raises questions about potential future storylines and character development for TJ Perkins in NJPW. It will be interesting to see how this alter ego is incorporated into his matches and whether it will lead to new opportunities and rivalries for Perkins in the promotion.
As the wrestling world eagerly awaits MLW’s Azteca Lucha event and Tom Lawlor’s return, fans can’t help but speculate on who will emerge as the new World Tag Team Champions. With the titles up for grabs, the competition is sure to be fierce, and teams from all over the world will be vying for the opportunity to etch their names in MLW history.
Stay tuned for more updates on MLW’s World Tag Team Championship situation and the exciting developments in NJPW, as the wrestling landscape continues to evolve with new storylines, characters, and rivalries.