MLW is coming back to Philadelphia.
As first announced on the company's website, Major League Wrestling is set to return to the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, April 8 for the fifth annual Battle Riot event. This will be the third consecutive event that the company has ran at the 2300 Arena. Tickets for the event are set to go on sale on Friday, February 10.
Matches for the television taping are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can see the full press release below.
From MLW:
(PHILADELPHIA) — Major League Wrestling today announced Battle RIOT V for Saturday, April 8 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15.
40 wrestlers will riot in Philly as one combatant looks to outlast 39 others and earn a world title shot anytime, anywhere against Alex Hammerstone.
More talent and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com.
WHAT IS THE BATTLE RIOT?
A mash-up of a battle royal, royal rumble and anything goes street fight, this super-sized main event will feature 40 wrestlers with new participants entering the ring every 60 seconds.There will be surprises! There will be legends! There will be WTF entries… and there will be no disqualifications!
Elimination is by pinfall, submission or by throwing an individual over the top rope.
Anything is possible in a Battle Riot!
WHAT DOES THE WINNER GET?
The winner gets a World Heavyweight Title Shot anywhere, anytime! It could be that night; it could be in 6 months. The challenger has the key to unlock an instant title shot against whoever the champion is!More athletes and matches will be announced at MLW.com.
MLW aired their first episode of MLW Underground this past Tuesday on REELZ. To see viewership numbers for that show, click here.
