Breaking news: Major League Wrestling (MLW) has just released information about an Opera Cup Match for ‘MLW Blood & Thunder’ 2024. This exciting wrestling event is set to take place at the Coliseum, situated in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL, on the 12th of July, a Friday.
Here’s the official announcement:
Earlier today, Major League Wrestling (MLW) disclosed the match between Místico and Magnus in the first round of the Opera Cup. This match will occur at the TV taping for beIN SPORTS during the MLW Blood & Thunder event in 2024, set in the Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL, on Friday, July 12.
🎟 Tickets kickoff at and are available on http://www.MLWTampa.com and Eventbrite.
This year, adding a surprising twist to the Opera Cup, MLW World Middleweight Champion Místico is participating in the tournament with his unscathed record in MLW and his prestigious title.
He will be competing against one of his arch-rivals from CMLL, Magnus, an uprising rudo star. Their rivalry, sparked recently in CMLL, is guaranteed to bring an unprecedented level of athleticism and gripping drama to the Opera Cup.
Finding his footing in Mexico, Magnus has been scaling heights with remarkable face-offs against prime lucha talents.
If Magnus triumphs over Místico, it wouldn’t just shock Mexico but also confirm Magnus’s status as one of the top talents in Mexico. Such a victory could also pave his path to future title shot for Místico’s MLW World Middleweight Championship, raising the stakes of this Opera Cup match.
The competitors share a common focus – to become the first Mexican winner of the Opera Cup, creating history along the way.
Originating from the 19th/20th century, the Opera Cup is known for hosting timeless matchups and legendary participants.
This year has an expanded list of 16 contenders including representatives from New Japan and top luchadores from CMLL, introducing an extra level of international competition.
The unbeaten run of Místico in MLW is about to face its stiffest opposition in this expanded set of participants. The extra layer of competition raises the thrill of the tournament with every match holding the potential to continue the journey towards the Cup or face elimination.
The competition will unfold over the summer, climaxing in an extravagant finale in September. As we move closer, fans can gear up for a summer packed with high-caliber wrestling and memorable moments.
Witness as Místico and Magnus clash in the Opera Cup’s first round, promising an unforgettable lucha libre battle.
This match will be part of the beIN SPORTS segment of the event on July 12.
Reserve your tickets now on http://www.MLWTampa.com and don’t miss out on the action on Friday, July 12 in St. Petersburg, FL.
Blood & Thunder live show card, to start on YouTube at 9 pm ET, includes:
3 Stages of Destruction Match featuring Matt Justice managed by Bill Alfonso against Mads Krule Krugger and Minoru Suzuki versus AKIRA. The beIN SPORTS card starting at 7 pm ET will include the Opera Cup Round 1 with Mistico vs. Magnus. More matches and fighters will be announced later on MLW.com.
In addition to the matches, there will be special Meet & Greet opportunities with Mistico (pre-order).
Tickets commence at and are available at MLWTampa.com and Eventbrite. Tickets will also be available for purchase on the day of the event at the box office unless sold out in advance.
Important info:
No latecomers! The event starts at 7 PM.
Event Agenda:
Front row ticket holders can enter early at 5:30 pm, the doors open for the general public at 6:00 pm, followed by the showtime at 7:00 pm.
About Coliseum:
Built in 1924, the Coliseum was purchased by the City of St. Petersburg in 1989. The venue has been through multiple renovations resulting in its unique architectural design and ambiance. The prime location of the Coliseum in the local historic district of downtown St. Pete is an easy walk from hotels, restaurants, shops, and has more than 800 parking spaces in close vicinity.
Address: 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
About Major League Wrestling:
Major League Wrestling (MLW) is a rapidly expanding sports media company offering television content, merchandise, live events, and other entertainment. Hosting live events across the United States and Mexico, including cities like New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and Tampa, MLW has broadcasting rights in over 60 countries around the globe such as MLW Fusion on beIN Sports in the United States and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom.
MLW premium live events stream monthly on TrillerTV+. For more details visit MLW.com and stay updated by following MLW on X, Instagram, and YouTube.