Lince Dorado has been dethroned.
On the June 15 episode of MLW Fusion, AKIRA won the MLW World Middleweight Title in a triple threat match against Lince Dorado and Lio Rush.
The finish saw AKIRA hit the death penalty (lifting reverse DDT) on Dorado for the victory.
The Death Penalty does the trick for @theakiraway! #TheCalling has captured MLW gold in a statement win! #MLWFusion
— MLW (@MLW) June 16, 2023
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#AndNew!! @theakiraway has become the NEW World Middleweight Champion! #MLWFusion
— MLW (@MLW) June 16, 2023
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Lince Dorado's 229 day reign as the #MLW World Middleweight Champ has ENDED
— MLW (@MLW) June 16, 2023
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The triple threat bout was taped on April 6.
This marks AKIRA's first reign with the MLW World Middleweight Championship. Lince Dorado won the title at the October 30, 2022 MLW TV tapings. His victory aired on the January 12, 2023 episode of MLW Fusion. Dorado made two successful title defenses.
Fans can find results and the stream for Thursday's MLW Fusion by clicking here.
