MLW issued the following:
Dijak vs. Timothy Thatcher signed for 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 Donovan Dijak (managed by Saint Laurent) vs. Timothy Thatcher 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’s FIGHTLAND’24 is set to deliver a seismic showdown on September 14 at Center Stage as Donovan Dijak, managed by huckster Saint Laurent, makes his highly anticipated MLW debut against the formidable Timothy Thatcher.
After hijacking MLW’s Summer of the Beasts last week in New York City, Donovan Dijak has arrived with one mission: to disrupt and drip in gold. Under the guidance of the conniving Saint Laurent, Dijak has found an advisor who matches his ruthless mindset and thirst for chaos.
Billed as “The Disruptor,” Dijak’s MLW debut is already sending shockwaves through the league. At 6’7″ and possessing the versatility of a hybrid hitman, Dijak combines sky combat, powerhouse wrestling, and technical grappling into a single, intimidating package. With an ever-growing ratio count that leaves opponents in his wake, Dijak is here to conquer, and it’s Dijak or die time when the colossus steps into the ring…. but in his debut he’s fighting a wrestling wizard in the form of Timothy Thatcher.
Standing in Dijak’s path to supremacy is none other than Timothy Thatcher, one of the most decorated and crafty grapplers in the game today. A master of catch wrestling, Thatcher’s approach is surgical—hook, shoot, and dismantle his opponents systematically. Known for his genius grappling, Thatcher’s ability to adapt in the ring makes him a dangerous adversary for any opponent, including a super heavyweight like Dijak. Can Thatcher’s technical mastery and wrestling IQ shut down Dijak’s path to domination, or will the crafty grappler become just another victim in the Disruptor’s rise?
With Dijak’s explosive athleticism and towering frame, he’s a new breed of fighter, moving with the agility of a middleweight while packing the punch of an NFL lineman. Meanwhile, Thatcher’s cerebral approach and world-class grappling skills make this matchup one of the most anticipated contests at FIGHTLAND. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and the question remains: has Saint Laurent bitten off more than even he can chew by accepting this bout?
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
Donovan Dijak (managed by Saint Laurent) vs. Timothy Thatcher
The Andersons vs. Bomaye Fight Club
Opera Cup Finals
KENTA or TJP vs. Místico or Bad Dude Tito Escondido
beIN SPORTS card (7pm ET start)
Bobby Fish vs. Kevin Knight
*** 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)
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