Matt Riddle will have to defend his MLW World Championship against 39 other men in Battle Riot VII.
Eric Bischoff made the announcement at the end of MLW SuperFight 6 after Riddle successfully defended the title against Satoshi Kojima and Alex Kane in a triple threat match.
This will mark the first time the MLW World Title will be defended in Battle Riot. The winner of the 40 person Battle Riot traditionally earns a shot at the MLW World Title.
-- HUGE NEWS: @EBischoff just announced that @SuperKingofBros is defending his title against 39 other men in the BATTLE RIOT MATCH! Check out the replay of MLW SuperFight 6 right now:https://t.co/G1OXJ98fwk pic.twitter.com/Gu8XAu70Gm
— MLW (@MLW) February 9, 2025
MLW Battle Riot VII takes place on April 5. Donovan Dijak has already been announced as one of the entrants.
Fans can watch MLW SuperFight 6 by clicking here.