MLW has announced that its World Heavyweight Champion, Jacob Fatu has signed a long-term deal with the promotion.
Earlier in the year, there were reports of Fatu being highly sought-after by both WWE and All Elite Wrestling, but CONTRA's Samoan Werewolf has signed a new deal with his current home.
MLW issued the following:
Jacob Fatu finalizes long-term deal with Major League Wrestling
World Heavyweight Champion solidifies foreseeable future with MLWNEW YORK -- Major League Wrestling (MLW) announced today it has signed the reigning World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu to a new long-term multi-year contract. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
“This is where I wanted to be all along. CONTRA in MLW: this is my home,” Fatu said. The deal, which ties the “Samoan Smashing Machine” for the next several years to the league, goes into effect immediately.
"Fatu has been a revelation in the sport with a breakout year and has shown all the attributes we look for in a champion," stated MLW CEO and founder Court Bauer. "We are excited to know that Fatu is someone we can build around, and we look forward to seeing him fight under the MLW banner for years to come."
Fatu took MLW by storm earlier this year with high profile victories over some of the league's top ranked wrestlers en route to dethroning "Filthy" Tom Lawlor on July 6 in Chicago.
Representing CONTRA Unit, Fatu, alongside Josef Samael, Ikuro Kwon and Simon Gotch have dominated MLW since the self-described global dealers in violence first raided the league.
Fatu will next compete for the league on December 5 at the Opera Cup hosted by the Melrose Ballroom in New York City. Tickets are available at www.MLWTickets.com.About Major League Wrestling
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