Atlantis Jr. To Enter MLW Battle Riot VII

Atlantis Jr. is ready to riot.

Major League Wrestling announced that Atlantis Jr. of CMLL will enter MLW Battle Riot VII on April 5. This year's 40-man Battle Royal will be for the MLW World Title.

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From MLW:


LOS ANGELES – Major League Wrestling (MLW) today announced Atlantis Jr. has entered the 40-wrestler Battle RIOT match at MLW Battle RIOT VII on Saturday, April 5 at Commerce Casino & Hotel in Los Angeles, CA and presented live on YouTube.

-- Grab tickets at http://www.MLWLA.com and at Eventbrite starting at $10.

A rising star from the world of lucha libre is heading to the Battle RIOT! Atlantis Jr., one of CMLL’s fastest-rising next-generation stars, has officially entered MLW’s Battle RIOT, marking his first appearance in the chaotic 40-wrestler extravaganza.

Carrying the weight of a legendary legacy, Atlantis Jr. proudly represents his iconic father, the legendary Atlantis, while blazing his own trail as one of the brightest young stars in CMLL. Since debuting in 2019, Atlantis Jr. has combined agility, technical mastery, and undeniable charisma, capturing the attention of fans and fellow competitors alike.

In just a few short years, Atlantis Jr. has already competed in some of lucha libre’s most prestigious events, including Homenaje a Dos Leyendas and the CMLL Anniversary Show, proving he’s more than capable of thriving under the brightest lights. Now, Atlantis Jr. takes his talents to Major League Wrestling’s biggest match of the year, stepping into the unpredictable battlefield of Battle RIOT, where 40 competitors clash for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship.

With a blend of classic lucha techniques inherited from his legendary father and a modern, innovative flair, Atlantis Jr. is seen as a future main eventer not only in CMLL, but across the sport globally. But on April 5, he faces the ultimate test: outlasting 39 other combatants and bringing the MLW World Heavyweight Championship back home to Mexico.

Will Atlantis Jr.’s fusion of tradition and innovation lead him to victory? Find out when MLW invades Los Angeles for Battle RIOT!

This year’s Battle RIOT VII is a 40-wrestler no-holds-barred spectacle where Matt Riddle’s MLW World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line. Can Riddle outlast 39 foes?

Combining a battle royal with an anything-goes street fight, the Battle RIOT match is pure chaos as a new participant enters the ring every 60 seconds.

Expect legends, surprises, and unpredictable action as the best from MLW, CMLL, and New Japan Pro Wrestling collide. With eliminations by pinfall, submission, or being thrown over the top rope, Battle RIOT VII promises an explosive, can’t-miss main event!

Secure your seat today at www.MLWLA.com and Eventbrite, with tickets starting at just $10. Don’t miss your chance to experience the most anticipated MLW event of the year live in the City of Angels!

--Bring your signs as MLW TV trucks will be rolling up for a live broadcast streaming broadcasting worldwide!

Battle RIOT VII live on YouTube card (10pm ET start)


40-wrestler Battle RIOT match for Matt Riddle’s MLW World Heavyweight Championship. Participants:

•Matt Riddle (champion)
•Donovan Dijak
•Satoshi Kojima
•Barbaro Cavernario
•Hechicero
•Paul Walter Hauser
•Paul London
•Atlantis Jr.
•BRG
•Bobby Fish
•Brock Anderson
•Okumura

MLW World Middleweight Championship:

Místico (champion) vs. Templario

MLW Women’s World Featherweight Championship:

Delmi Exo (champion) vs. Shoko Nakajima

PLUS: Special Meet & Greets from 6-6:30pm with TBA!

Card subject to change.

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