MLW issued the following:
Místico vs. Bad Dude Tito at MLW FIGHTLAND in Atlanta on September 14
MLW presents FIGHTLAND at Center Stage
Tickets on sale at MLWLIVE.com
ATLANTA, GA – Major League Wrestling (MLW) today announced Místico vs. Bad Dude Tito Escondido in the 2024 Opera Cup Semi-Finals at MLW FIGHTLAND’24 on Saturday, September 14 at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA and presented live on YouTube.
Grab tickets at http://www.MLWLIVE.com and at Ticketmaster starting at $15.
MLW is set to make history as two of its most dominant champions collide in an Opera Cup Semi-Final match that promises to be an explosive battle of styles, skill, and legacy. MLW FIGHTLAND’24 will feature MLW World Middleweight Champion Místico taking on MLW National Openweight Champion Bad Dude Tito Escondido in a first-of-its-kind tournament match. While no titles are on the line, the stakes have never been higher for these decorated fighters, as a victory will propel one of them to the Opera Cup Finals later that night.
Streaming live and free worldwide on MLW’s YouTube channel, FIGHTLAND will showcase the Opera Cup Semi-Finals and Finals in a one-night extravaganza on September 14 from Atlanta’s iconic Center Stage.
Místico, who has had an extraordinary 2024, winning the World Middleweight Championship in February and headlining a record-setting event at Cicero Stadium in May, has been on a roll throughout the Opera Cup tournament. The iconic luchador dazzled in his opening-round victory against Magnus and continued his stellar run by defeating Atlantis Jr. in the quarterfinals. Místico now stands on the brink of becoming the first Mexican wrestler to win the Opera Cup—a title that dates back to the tournament’s origins in the 1800s.
Standing in his path is the formidable Bad Dude Tito Escondido, a powerhouse known for his rugged style and relentless aggression. Tito, the MLW National Openweight Champion, has carved out a reputation for overcoming high-flying luchadores, having recently returned from a successful tour of CMLL. A victory at FIGHTLAND would make Tito the first Panamanian-born wrestler to ever hoist the historic Opera Cup, adding another prestigious accolade to his storied career.
The match between Místico and Tito promises to be a classic clash of styles—Místico’s high-flying, lucha libre artistry versus Tito’s brute strength and punishing offense. The question on everyone’s mind: How will Místico contend with Tito’s size and power? Both champions are determined to etch their names in Opera Cup history, knowing that their legacies are on the line.
The winner of this bout will advance to the Opera Cup Finals later that same night to face either KENTA or TJP in the main event of FIGHTLAND. With so much on the line, the stakes have never been higher, and the action promises to be unforgettable.
The Opera Cup, the oldest tournament in professional wrestling, dates back to the 1880s when it was originally contested in grand opera houses. After a 70-year hiatus, the tournament returned in 2019 and has since become an annual showcase of the best wrestling talent MLW has to offer. As competitors vie for the prestigious antique Opera Cup trophy, the question remains: Who will etch their name into the history books and claim one of wrestling’s most revered prizes?
Get your tickets now at http://www.MLWLive.com or Ticketmaster and see it go down Saturday, September 14 in Atlanta.
Matches will be announced at MLW.com.
Tickets start at $15 at Ticketmaster and http://www.MLWLive.com. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.
FIGHTLAND live on YouTube card (9pm ET start)
MLW World Heavyweight Championship
Satoshi Kojima vs. Mads Krule Krugger
Opera Cup Semifinals
KENTA vs. TJP
Opera Cup Semifinals:
Místico vs. Bad Dude Tito Escondido
Opera Cup Finals
KENTA or TJP vs. Místico or Bad Dude Tito Escondido
beIN SPORTS card (7pm ET start)
Bobby Fish vs. Kevin Knight
The Andersons in action
*** SPECIAL 7PM START TIME FOR TICKET HOLDERS ***
General Public Doors Open: 5:30 p.m. with a special bell time of: 7:00pm.
DAY OF EVENT INFO
5:30 p.m.: Early entry for front row ticket holders
6:00 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders)
7:00 p.m.: Showtime
MORE ABOUT CENTER STAGE
Located in the heart of Atlanta, originally “Theatre Atlanta”, Center Stage was built in 1966. An iconic live performance venue in Midtown celebrating over five decades hosting music, comedy, wrestling, boxing, eSports, film and television recordings, and private events.
Center Stage is located at 1374 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309.
PARKING
1360 Peachtree Street Garage (reserve in advance)
1374 West Peachtree Street Garage
1372 Peachtree Street Garage
MARTA AND RIDESHARE
MARTA Arts Center Station (Red & Gold Lines)
Distance: 0.2 miles along West Peachtree Street
Uber / Lyft / Taxi: For your safety, please use 17th Street
(b/w West Peachtree St & Spring St)
About Major League Wrestling
Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company, offering television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates live events in major markets, including New York, Chicago, and Tampa.
One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including on beIN Sports in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom.
MLW premium live events stream monthly live and exclusively on Triller TV+.
MLW events showcase top ranked professional wrestling, with fighters representing countries around the world.
For more information visit MLW.com and follow MLW on X, Instagram and YouTube.