Fatu vs. nZo will happen in the Real 1's backyard.
MLW has announced that Jacob Fatu will face Real 1 (nZo) at Battle Riot IV in Queens, New York. Fatu and Real 1 will also be in the titular battle royal later in the evening.
From MLW:
Jacob Fatu vs. Real 1 signed for the Battle Riot in NYC this Thursday
See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV tapingMLW has announced Jacob Fatu vs. Real 1 as MLW presents Battle Riot IV at New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping.
--Limited tickets are available at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite.
The Real 1 says he is the toughest guy on the block -- but he's never stepped foot in the ring with a Samoan Werewolf... until this Thursday when the bell rings and Jacob Fatu and Real 1 collide.
The Jersey brawler boasts of being the uncrowned champ of the streets, claiming to have toppled an endless list of victims in street fights. Vowing to now cross the river and add another victim to Real 1's list, talk is cheap once Fatu hits the ring.
With Fatu's war with CONTRA in the rearview mirror, the 280 pound "Samoan Smashing Machine" now readies to climb the rankings and rampage en route to another crack at reclaiming the World Heavyweight Championship. A high-profile win over Real 1 would have Fatu circling the championship title picture.
A showcase of two distinct fighting styles, Real 1 looks to employ his unorthodox street fighting and dirty boxing skills while Fatu is a walking commotion of aerial attacks, brawling and moves you simply don't see an athlete his size doing in a fight.
What happens when Fatu collides with the Real 1 for the first-time ever?
Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV!CARD
World Heavyweight Championship
Alex Hammerstone (champion) vs. Bandido (with Cesar Duran)
First time ever!
Jacob Fatu vs. Real 1
National Openweight Championship:
Alex Kane (champion) vs. Davey Richards
World Middleweight Championship 4-way:
Myron Reed (champion) vs. Lince Dorado vs. La Estrella vs. Arez
Women's World Featherweight Championship
Taya Valkyrie vs. Brittany Blake
Samoan SWAT Team vs. Ross & Marshall Von Erich
Scarlett Bordeaux vs. Clara Carreras
BATTLE RIOT MATCH
Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom.
Battle Riot Participants:
Jacob Fatu
Killer Kross
Davey Richards
Mads Krugger
Lince Dorado
EJ Nduka
Calvin Tankman
Alex Kane
Marshall Von Erich
Ross Von Erich
Matt Cross
Savio Vega
La Estrella (Dragon Gate)
Richard Holliday
Myron Reed
Juicy Finau
Lance Anoa'i
Warhorse
Little Guido
Ace Romero
KC Navarro
Mini Abismo Negro
Ken Broadway
Los Maximos
Plus more to be announced in the days ahead!
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.
Tickets start at $15 at MLWNYC.com and Eventbrite. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.
We will have full coverage of Battle Riot IV after the tapings.
