Major League Wrestling announced earlier today that Davey Boy Smith has been pulled from MLW Slaughterhouse 2023 due to an injury and will be replaced by Tom Lawlor.
Lawlor will now challenge MLW World Heavyweight Champion Alex Kane this Saturday.
Fightful Select is reporting that MLW found out about Smith’s status on Wednesday night and worked with NJPW to book Lawlor for Slaughterhouse.
MLW already had plans for Lawlor to return which were only accelerated by Smith’s unfortunate injury. There is no timeline for Smith’s return just yet.
Additionally, MLW is planning a themed set for Slaughterhouse and the Chamber Of Horrors match will feature an electric chair.
On a recent edition of the “False Finish” podcast, Muhammad Hassan (Mark Copani) revealed which wrestlers he used to idolize during his childhood and how he ended up in the wrestling business.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his childhood wrestling heroes: “When I was a kid-kid, obviously Hulk Hogan, Macho Man, Ricky Steamboat, Ric Flair. We used to have wrestling shows [on] Friday nights. We would put on these wrestling shows in the basement, jumping off the couches onto the floor, I’m sure like everybody did, through the golden age.”
On who brought him back to wrestling in the Attitude Era: “We’re talking The Rock and Steve Austin, Triple H, Undertaker. I think the storyline was The Rock and Steve Austin that had me hooked and I started watching every week and it just kind of built from there.”
On getting involved in wrestling: “I truly fell in love with the art form of wrestling and so it went from ‘I kind of want to do this,’ to ‘I love this, maybe I’ll do it,’ to ‘I’m gonna do this.’ And facing another year in college, or at least another year, or taking a chance and packing up all my things and moving to Louisville, I chose to take a chance on myself and that’s how I ended up in Louisville.”
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Major League Wrestling (MLW) has made an announcement regarding a change in the lineup for their upcoming event, MLW Slaughterhouse 2023. Davey Boy Smith, who was initially scheduled to compete, has been pulled from the event due to an injury. He will be replaced by Tom Lawlor, who will now challenge MLW World Heavyweight Champion Alex Kane this Saturday.
According to Fightful Select, MLW was informed about Smith’s injury on Wednesday night and worked with NJPW (New Japan Pro-Wrestling) to secure Lawlor as a replacement for Slaughterhouse. While Lawlor’s return was already planned, Smith’s injury accelerated his involvement in the event. There is currently no timeline for Smith’s return.
In addition to the lineup change, MLW has revealed that Slaughterhouse will feature a themed set, and the Chamber Of Horrors match will include an electric chair. This adds an element of excitement and anticipation for fans attending the event.
On a recent episode of the “False Finish” podcast, former wrestler Muhammad Hassan (Mark Copani) shared some insights into his childhood wrestling heroes and how he got involved in the wrestling business. As a kid, Hassan idolized legendary wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage, Ricky Steamboat, and Ric Flair. He recalled putting on wrestling shows in his basement, emulating his favorite wrestlers’ moves.
During the Attitude Era, Hassan was drawn back to wrestling by the captivating storylines involving The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, and The Undertaker. This reignited his passion for wrestling, leading him to pursue a career in the industry. Hassan made the decision to take a chance on himself and moved to Louisville to pursue his dream.
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Overall, MLW Slaughterhouse 2023 promises to be an exciting event despite the lineup change. With Tom Lawlor stepping in to challenge Alex Kane for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship and the inclusion of a themed set and electrifying Chamber Of Horrors match, fans can expect an action-packed and thrilling experience.