Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced that Matt Riddle will defend the NJPW World Television Championship for the first time ever against Big Bad Tito at the MLW ‘Intimidation Games’ 2024 event, which takes place on Thursday, February 29, at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City.
You can check out the official announcement below:
Major League Wrestling (“MLW”) and New Japan Pro Wrestling (“NJPW”) today announced Matt Riddle will defend the NJPW World Television Championship for the first-time ever against Big Bad Tito at MLW Intimidation Games’24 live and exclusively on Triller TV+ Thursday, February 29 at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City.
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History is set to be made this Thursday as the newly crowned NJPW World Television Champion, Matt Riddle, steps into the ring for his first title defense against the formidable Big Bad Tito.
Riddle’s ascent to the championship throne came in a stunning victory over the legendary Hiroshi Tanahashi during the co-main event of NJPW: New Beginning in Sapporo, Japan, on February 23. Now, fresh off his triumph over “The Ace of the Universe,” Riddle finds himself facing a new challenge in the form of Big Bad Tito, marking a pivotal moment in his reign as champion.
“The alliance between New Japan Pro Wrestling and MLW has resulted in this blockbuster title fight,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “I wish to thank Mr. Naoki Sugabayashi, Mr. Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Mr. Rocky Romero for brokering this title fight and allowing MLW and New York City the honor of hosting this world championship match. This cross-promotional championship clash signifies an era of exciting collaboration and competition in the world of professional wrestling.”
Adding a layer of intrigue to this highly anticipated bout is the unique stipulation attached to the NJPW World Television Championship. With a time limit of 15 minutes imposed on all NJPW World Television title matches, both Riddle and Big Bad Tito will be under immense pressure to seize victory within the allotted time frame.
For Big Bad Tito, this match not only marks his debut in MLW but also presents a golden opportunity to etch his name in the annals of wrestling history by dethroning the newly crowned champion and capturing the NJPW World Television Championship. Will Tito be fast enough to finish Riddle in under 15 minutes? Find out this Thursday LIVE on TrillerTV+ from New York City.
Lock in your tickets now at http://www.MLWNYC.com and see it go down Thursday, February 29 in New York City.
Matches and fighters will be announced at MLW.com.
Intimidation Games TrillerTV+ card
MLW World Heavyweight Title Fight
Satoshi Kojima (champion) vs. Minoru Suzuki
NJPW World Television Title Fight
Matt Riddle (champion) vs. Big Bad Tito
MLW World Middleweight Title Fight
Rocky Romero (champion, presented by Salina de la Renta) vs. Místico (with Cesar Duran)
MLW World Tag Team Title Fight
Second Gear Crew (champions) vs. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor & Davey Boy Smith Jr. (promoted by Saint Laurent)
Bobby Fish vs. Alex Kane (cornered by Mr. Thomas)
NYC Street Fight
The Calling (Rickey Shane Page & Sami Callihan) vs. AKIRA & Jake Crist
5 minute $5000 challenge
MLW World Featherweight Champion Janai Kai fights
beIN SPORTS Card
¡Lucha Libre Espectacular!
Star Jr. (presented by Salina de la Renta) vs. Magnus (with Cesar Duran)
CozyMAX open contract fight
#1 Contenders Match
Delmi Exo vs. Zayda
PLUS: A Special Meet & Greet with Minoru Suzuki!
Tickets start at $15 at http://www.MLWNYC.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 for the event is as follows:
5:30 p.m.: Early entry for front row ticket holders
6:00 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders)
7:00 p.m : Showtime
MEET AND GREETS
There will be several meet and greet opportunities featuring Major League Wrestling wrestlers and personalities.
MORE ABOUT THE MELROSE BALLROOM
Located in the heart of Long Island City just minutes away from Manhattan, Melrose Ballroom is one of New York City’s premiere exclusive venues for live performance, music, and entertainment shows.
Melrose Ballroom is located at: 36-08 33rd Street Long Island City, NY 11106.
PARKING
There is a parking garage 2 minutes away. Street parking available on a limited basis.
About Major League Wrestling
Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company, offering television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates live events in major markets, including New York, Chicago, and Tampa.
One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including on beIN Sports in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom.
MLW premium live events stream monthly live and exclusively on Triller TV+.
MLW events showcase diversity and the full spectrum of professional wrestling, with athletes representing countries around the world with fighting styles, including: technical, Japanese strong style, lucha libre, King’s Road brawling, MMA, catch wrestling, hybrid wrestling, submission grappling and other disciplines.
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Major League Wrestling (MLW) has recently announced an exciting match that will take place at the upcoming ‘Intimidation Games’ 2024 event. Matt Riddle, the newly crowned NJPW World Television Champion, will defend his title for the first time ever against Big Bad Tito. This historic match will be held on Thursday, February 29, at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City.
Matt Riddle’s journey to the championship throne has been nothing short of remarkable. He achieved this feat by defeating the legendary Hiroshi Tanahashi during the co-main event of NJPW: New Beginning in Sapporo, Japan, on February 23. Now, Riddle faces a new challenge in the form of Big Bad Tito, which marks a pivotal moment in his reign as champion.
The alliance between MLW and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has resulted in this blockbuster title fight. MLW CEO Court Bauer expressed his gratitude to Mr. Naoki Sugabayashi, Mr. Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Mr. Rocky Romero for brokering this title fight and allowing MLW and New York City the honor of hosting this world championship match. This cross-promotional championship clash signifies an era of exciting collaboration and competition in the world of professional wrestling.
Adding to the intrigue of this highly anticipated bout is the unique stipulation attached to the NJPW World Television Championship. All title matches have a time limit of 15 minutes, putting both Riddle and Big Bad Tito under immense pressure to secure victory within the allotted time frame.
For Big Bad Tito, this match not only marks his debut in MLW but also presents a golden opportunity to etch his name in wrestling history by dethroning the newly crowned champion and capturing the NJPW World Television Championship. The question remains: Will Tito be fast enough to finish Riddle in under 15 minutes? Fans can find out the answer by tuning in to Triller TV+ this Thursday.
In addition to the Riddle vs. Tito match, the ‘Intimidation Games’ event will feature other exciting matchups, including Satoshi Kojima defending the MLW World Heavyweight Title against Minoru Suzuki, and Rocky Romero defending the MLW World Middleweight Title against Místico. The event promises to be a night filled with intense action and thrilling moments.
Fans can secure their tickets for the event by visiting http://www.MLWNYC.com or Eventbrite. Additionally, they can sign up for a Triller TV+ subscription to enjoy a FREE 7-day trial and watch the historic title defense live and exclusively.
Major League Wrestling (MLW) is a rapidly growing wrestling league that offers television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates live events in major markets such as New York, Chicago, and Tampa. Their programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including on beIN Sports in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom.
MLW events showcase diversity and a wide range of professional wrestling styles, with athletes representing countries from around the world. These styles include technical wrestling, Japanese strong style, lucha libre, King’s Road brawling, MMA, catch wrestling, hybrid wrestling, submission grappling, and more.
For more information about MLW and their upcoming events, fans can visit MLW.com and follow MLW on social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
The ‘Intimidation Games’ event promises to be a night that wrestling fans won’t want to miss. With a historic title defense by Matt Riddle and a stacked card featuring top-notch talent, this event is sure to deliver excitement and unforgettable moments.