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Major League Wrestling (MLW) proudly announces that its highly anticipated Lucha Apocalypto event on November 9, 2024 has officially sold out, marking the record-setting 11th consecutive sellout for the professional wrestling organization this year. Cicero Stadium in Chicago, Illinois will welcome the largest crowd ever for MLW in the United States with expanded seating capacity set to accommodate the electric atmosphere. This historic event also sets a new all-time attendance record, underscoring MLW’s momentum and the fervor of its MLW renegade fans in Chicagoland.
MLW’s lucha boss and mastermind behind Lucha Apocalypto, "El Jefe" César Durán, shared his excitement, promising fans an unforgettable night of action: “I shall deliver the ultimate super lucha to the devoted renegades who filled Cicero Stadium once again. Prepare for the very best, as only El Jefe can provide!” Meanwhile, for professional wrestling fans around the world, MLW will be presenting Lucha Apocalypto live and free on YouTube starting at 10:00 pm ET/9:00 pm CT/8:00 pm MT/7:00 pm PT (November 10, 2024, 10:00 am PHT/HKT/SGT) at http://www.youtube.com/@mlw. This special broadcast is the only way for fans worldwide to experience the explosive, sold-out card. The stacked lineup for Lucha Apocalypto features the best from MLW and in lucha libre from CMLL (Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre including:
• MLW World Middleweight Championship: Místico (c) vs. Titán vs. Averno
• Trios Match: Atlantis, Atlantis Jr. & Star Jr. vs. Bárbaro Cavernario, Magnus & Felino
• Chain Match: BRG vs. Alex Kane (cornered by Mr. Thomas)
• Tag Team Action: Último Guerrero & Hechicero vs. Esfinge & Kevin Knight
• Falls Count Anywhere Match for the MLW National Openweight Championship: Bad Dude Tito (c) vs. Matthew Justice (c)
• MLW Women’s World Featherweight Championship: Janai Kai (c) vs. Lluvia vs. Persephone
Fans can also look forward to appearances from MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima, Salina de la Renta, Jesus Rodriguez, CONTRA Unit, the Rogue Horsemen, Donovan Dijak, Tom Lawlor, and many more. As MLW prepares for a historic night, the league extends a heartfelt thank you to its incredible fans for their continued support and dedication. Aside from Lucha Apocalypto, MLW will also present a special event, emanating from the Cicero Stadium, featuring the following matches which are slated to be seen on air in the U.S. on beIN SPORTS USA and worldwide for free on MLW's YouTube channel in the coming weeks.
• MLW World Heavyweight Championship: Satoshi Kojima (c) vs. Bobby Fish
• Weapons of Mass Destruction: Mads Krule Krugger vs. AKIRA
• KENTA vs. Paul London
• Donovan Dijak vs. Kevin Knight
• Delmi Exo vs. Gigi Rey
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Meanwhile, MLW fans are in for a historic and unprecedented treat as Eric Bischoff, the mastermind who changed the face of wrestling during the Monday Night Wars, returns to take control at MLW ONE-SHOT which will take place at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City on December 5, 2024 and will be presented live and for free on YouTube. In a twist that no one saw coming, Bischoff will have total control over MLW for one night only. From matchmaking to the TV trucks, Bischoff will oversee the event in his vision. The unique opportunity for Bischoff to call the shots came about during a recent episode of Bischoff’s YouTube show Wise Choices where he was joined by MLW’s Paul Walter Hauser. When asked what he would do if he had one more chance to run a wrestling show his way, Hauser seized the moment, calling MLW owner Court Bauer live on the air to pitch the concept. Bauer gave an enthusiastic YES.
With a career steeped in transforming pro wrestling, Bischoff’s influence reshaped the sport in the 1990s, headlining as Executive Vice President of World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Bischoff famously led WCW’s rise, dominating the wrestling landscape for 83 weeks and challenging WWE in an intense ratings war. Known for his bold and cutting-edge approach, Bischoff innovated and pushed the boundaries of wrestling, with big matches, iconic moments, and surprise twists that kept audiences and competition on the edge of their seats. Now, in 2024, he has the opportunity to return to power, bringing his visionary style to MLW for one unforgettable night. This will mark Bischoff’s first-ever wrestling event promoted in New York City – a place that, during the historic Monday Night War, was considered “enemy territory". With Bischoff now at the helm of MLW in the Big Apple, fans are already speculating about how the mastermind behind wrestling’s most shocking moments will make his mark on the MLW stage.
MLW ONE-SHOT has become one of the most talked-about MLW events, inviting trailblazers of the sport to take command and execute their creative vision for one night. Will Eric Bischoff, the mastermind behind some of wrestling’s biggest moments, be able to reshape MLW for one explosive night? For more updates on and leading to MLW ONE-SHOT, visit Major League Wrestling's official website at MLW.com as well as @MLW on its social media accounts.
