Simon Gotch Challenge Added To Next MLW Tapings

Major League Wrestling issued Fightful.com the following, announcing a new match for their June 7 tapings:

Grappling great Simon Gotch will once again offer any and all comers the chance to win a large sum cash prize at MLW’s June 7th stacked “5 Main Events in one night” themed card in Orlando as he presents the 2nd Simon Gotch Prize Fight. Gilt Nightclub will host Major League Wrestling FUSION for beIN SPORTS June 7th with tickets starting at $15.  

 

Tickets are available at http://www.mlwtickets.com now.

 

In their continued support of the Simon Gotch Prize Fight exhibitions, Team Filthy today announced that they will again sponsor the June 7th bout in Orlando.  Earlier this month, Gotch squared off against karate practitioner Danny Santiago. Who lasted 37 seconds and was dominated throughout by the Great Gotch.  

 

Team Filthy, captained by UFC Fighter “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, features a murderers row of martial artists / fighters including: Seth Petruzelli, Lawlor and Simon Gotch.

 

What is a Simon Gotch Prize Fight?  Well, according to Team Filthy:

 

Any and all gentlemen with superb athletic ability are welcomed to step up and try to test their prowess.  If they can last just 5 minutes in an exhibition against the “Great Gotch” without being pinned or conceding, they will win a LARGE sum cash reward.  

 

The question is, who will step up in this prize fight to challenge Simon Gotch?  See it LIVE in person! [Buy tickets].

 

You can purchase tickets now at MLWTickets.com.  Ticket prices range from $15-$45 with a limited number of “VIP Packages” also available. 

 

The event will be a Major League Wrestling: FUSION television taping for beIN SPORTS.

 

Matches signed thus far for MLW’s June 7th card include:

 

BOUNTY MATCH:

Shane Strickland vs. Brody King

 

TRIPLE THREAT TO CROWN THE WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS:

Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix (presented by Salina de la Renta) vs. Jason Cade & Jimmy Yuta vs. Dirty Blondes (managed by Col. Parker)

 

BOILER ROOM BRAWL MATCH:

Sami Callihan vs. MVP

 

Jake Hager (managed Colonel Parker) vs. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor

 

Rich Swann vs. ACH

 

“Bad Boy” Joey Janela (with Aria Blake) vs. Maxwell J. Friedman

 

Fred Yehi vs. Sammy Guevara (presented by Salina de la Renta)

 

Simon Gotch Prize Fight

 

Other talent signed for June 7th thus far include:

Barrington Hughes

Kotto Brazil

Mike Parrow (managed by Colonel Robert Parker)

Rhett Giddins

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