The Dragon Gate is open.
MLW announced that Dragon Gate competitor La Estrella will enter Battle Riot IV on June 23. MLW and Dragon Gate have been partners since February 2020, but COVID 19 put a halt on the talent exchange between the two companies.
Major League Wrestling today announced Dragon Gate will send a representative in La Estrella as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping.
After 2 years the gate from Japan continues to open as Dragon Gate's La Estrella is coming to Major League Wrestling, making his American debut next Thursday in New York City at the Battle Riot.
A member of Shun Skywalker’s Masquerade stable in Dragon Gate, La Estrella is one of the promotion’s most promising stars. A cutting edge high-flyer Estrella mixes Japanese wrestling and lucha for a thrilling blend of blistering speed and innovation.
"I've been a huge fan of La Estrella since I first saw him two years ago," says MLW CEO Court Bauer. "We've been readying for this for some time and finally that day has come with the extraordinary La Estrella kicking this off. This year's Battle Riot will be a world's showcase with no less than 4 organizations sending spectacular talent to compete in the Riot and it starts with La Estrella!"
In February 2020, MLW and Dragon Gate announced a strategic alliance. However, the COVID-19 pandemic complicated the ability for the two organizations to team-up. Now the wait is over.
Ho Ho Lun was the first Dragon Gate representative to journey to MLW earlier this year. Now La Estrella enters ready to impress and contend for championships.
La Estrella's goal is simple: return to Dragon Gate with a title shot anytime anywhere. But in order to do so La Estrella must outlast and outfight 39 other participants. Will La Estrella's star eclipse all others in the Big Apple as he conquers the Battle Riot?
Here is the current list of competitors for Battle Riot IV:
- Jacob Fatu
- Killer Kross
- Lince Dorado
- EJ Nduka
- Calvin Tankman
- Alex Kane
- Marshall Von Erich
- Ross Von Erich
- Matt Cross
- Savio Vega
- La Estrella (Dragon Gate)
- Richard Holliday
- Juicy Finau
- Lance Anoa'i
- Ace Romero
- KC Navarro
- Mini Abismo Negro
- Los Maximos
MLW Battle Riot IV (6/23)
- MLW World Heavyweight Championship: Alex Hammerstone vs. Bandido (with Cesar Duran)
- Taya Valkyrie vs. Brittany Blake
- Scarlett Bordeaux vs. Clara Carreras
- Samoan SWAT Team vs. Von Erichs (Ross and Marshall Von Erich)
- Battle Riot match
Fans can find results from past MLW events at Fightful's results section.
