Johnny Fusion will challenge for the MLW National Openweight Championship at MLW Blood & Thunder.
MLW has announced that Davey Richards will defend the gold against the man once known as John Morrison at the Fusion TV taping on January 7. The bout will mark the first clash between the two stars, and it will be Fusion's return to the promotion for the firs time in over four years.
Richards won the title by defeating Alex Kane at MLW Battle Riot IV.
From MLW:
Major League Wrestling today announced a National Openweight Championship title fight: Davey Richards (champion) vs. Johnny Fusion (formally known as John Morrison) at MLW Blood & Thunder on Saturday, January 7 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
Tickets start at $15 at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office.
The card is a FUSION TV taping, airing on beIN SPORTS nationwide on cable and dish, streaming on Pro Wrestling TV, and in over 60 countries around the world.
For the first time ever Davey Richards and Johnny Fusion will square off and it will go down with Richards’ National Openweight Championship on the line.Richards, who defeated Alex Kane to win the title in New York City, has lowered the draw bridge and crossed over to other promotions defending the title in the NWA and New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Now, Richards puts the National Openweight Title up for grabs when he defends against a man he’s never fought before in Johnny Fusion.
“The styles of each wrestler makes this title fight a fascinating match-up,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. ” The technical excellence of Richards and the aerial blitz and showmanship of Johnny Fusion creates a match that guarantees to be a banger.”
John Hennigan — whose surnames also include Morrison, Mundo, and Impact, will bring both substance and style when he steps into the ring on January 7th, competing under the name “Johnny Fusion.”
Will Fusion cement his return to MLW in gold? Or will Richards stack another victory to his list of border-free title defenses?
Find out LIVE Saturday night, January 7th at MLW Blood & Thunder in Philadelphia!
MLW recently announced that Samoan Swat Team (Lance Anoa'i & Juicy Finau) will challenge for the MLW World Tag Team Championship at MLW Blood & Fusion. More information is available here.
Danny Limelight recently discussed his departure from MLW. Click here to see what he had to say.
Catch up on our coverage of last week's episode of MLW Fusion here.
