Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced Satoshi Kojima vs. Minoru Suzuki for 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:
MLW today announced MLW World Heavyweight Title Fight: Satoshi Kojima (champion) vs. Minoru Suzuki 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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The spotlight of the night will be on the MLW World Heavyweight Title fight, featuring Kojima’s first title defense against the feared and respected Minoru Suzuki.
Fresh off his triumphant victory over Alex Kane this past Saturday in Philadelphia, Kojima made history by becoming the first-ever two-time MLW World Heavyweight Champion. The victory marks Kojima’s return to the pinnacle of MLW, solidifying his status as one of the promotion’s most popular and iconic fighters.
Kojima’s journey to this title defense has been nothing short of spectacular. Fans around the world witnessed the impromptu “Bread Club Party” in December, where a capacity crowd tossed bread into the ring to celebrate Kojima’s triumphant return to MLW. This charismatic fighter, crowned as the first-ever MLW World Heavyweight Champion in September 2002, has captured the hearts of fans with his unique style and undeniable fighting spirit.
In a move to honor the city that launched “Kojimania” in 2002, Kojima expressed his desire to give New York City the privilege of hosting his first title defense. This event promises to be a historic night, honoring Kojima and MLW’s roots that forever cemented MLW as a world-class organization.
However, Kojima’s first title defense is no walk in the park. Standing in his way is the formidable Minoru Suzuki, a crippler known for his feared and respected prowess in the ring. The clash between Kojima and Suzuki is expected to be a hard-hitting strong style showdown, showcasing the skills of two of Japan’s most celebrated fighters.
This match is not just a spectacle for the New York City audience; it’s a global affair that has captured the attention of fans from Japan to America and all points in-between. The question on everyone’s mind is whether Kojima’s fighting spirit will prevail, or will Suzuki’s renowned toughness prove insurmountable?
The “King of Pro-Wrestling”, Minoru Suzuki is a name that strikes respect and fear deep in the heart of competitors and fans alike.
After initially training in the NJPW Dojo, Suzuki joined the UWF group in 1989, before becoming one of the founding fathers of Japanese MMA. Returning to pro-wrestling in 2003, Suzuki picked up gold wherever he went, including IWGP Tag Team, NEVER Openweight, and IWGP Intercontinental gold in NJPW.
With over 30 years of career expereince, Suzuki shows no signs of slowing down, and seems to only get more terrifying with every year that goes by.
MLW can confirm a LIMITED meet & greet will also take place prior to the start of the show featuring Minoru Suzuki. You can pre-order at http://www.MLWVIP.com.
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
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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 announced an exciting matchup for their upcoming event, MLW Intimidation Games 2024. Satoshi Kojima will be defending his MLW World Heavyweight Title against Minoru Suzuki on Thursday, February 29 at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City.
Satoshi Kojima recently made history by becoming the first-ever two-time MLW World Heavyweight Champion. He captured the title after a triumphant victory over Alex Kane in Philadelphia. Kojima’s return to the pinnacle of MLW has solidified his status as one of the promotion’s most popular and iconic fighters.
Kojima’s journey to his first title defense has been nothing short of spectacular. In December, fans around the world witnessed the impromptu “Bread Club Party,” where a capacity crowd tossed bread into the ring to celebrate Kojima’s return to MLW. This charismatic fighter, who was crowned as the first-ever MLW World Heavyweight Champion in 2002, has captured the hearts of fans with his unique style and undeniable fighting spirit.
To honor the city that launched “Kojimania” in 2002, Kojima expressed his desire to give New York City the privilege of hosting his first title defense. This event promises to be a historic night, honoring Kojima and MLW’s roots that forever cemented MLW as a world-class organization.
However, Kojima’s first title defense will not be easy. He will be facing the formidable Minoru Suzuki, also known as the “King of Pro-Wrestling.” Suzuki is a name that strikes respect and fear deep in the heart of competitors and fans alike. With over 30 years of career experience, Suzuki shows no signs of slowing down and seems to only get more terrifying with every year that goes by.
The clash between Kojima and Suzuki is expected to be a hard-hitting strong style showdown, showcasing the skills of two of Japan’s most celebrated fighters. This match has captured the attention of fans from Japan to America and all points in-between. The question on everyone’s mind is whether Kojima’s fighting spirit will prevail, or will Suzuki’s renowned toughness prove insurmountable?
In addition to the highly anticipated match, MLW has also announced a limited meet & greet with Minoru Suzuki prior to the start of the show. Fans will have the opportunity to meet and interact with the “King of Pro-Wrestling” himself.
The MLW Intimidation Games 2024 event will take place at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City. The venue is located in the heart of Long Island City, just minutes away from Manhattan. Melrose Ballroom is known for hosting exclusive live performances, music, and entertainment shows.
Tickets for the event are available for purchase at MLWNYC.com and Eventbrite. Prices start at $15, and there will be a limited number of tickets available at the box office on the day of the show, unless the event sells out in advance.
The schedule for the event is as follows: early entry for front row ticket holders will begin at 5:30 p.m., doors open for the general public at 6:00 p.m., and the show will start at 7:00 p.m. There will also be several meet and greet opportunities featuring Major League Wrestling wrestlers and personalities.
Major League Wrestling (MLW) is a sports media holding company 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 and can be watched on platforms like beIN Sports in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom.
MLW events showcase the full spectrum of professional wrestling, with athletes representing countries around the world and various fighting styles. From technical wrestling to Japanese strong style, lucha libre, MMA, and more, MLW provides a diverse and exciting experience for wrestling fans.
For more information about MLW and their upcoming events, visit MLW.com and follow MLW on social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Don’t miss out on the MLW Intimidation Games 2024 event and witness the epic showdown between Satoshi Kojima and Minoru Suzuki for the MLW World Heavyweight Title.