MLW issued the following:
Satoshi Kojima vs. Matt Riddle for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship Headlines Kings of Colosseum in Dallas
Tickets Available at MLWDallas.com
Dallas, TX — Major League Wrestling (“MLW”) today announced MLW World Heavyweight Championship Title Fight: Satoshi Kojima (champion) vs. Matt Riddle at MLW Kings of Colosseum, presented on YouTube free from the NYTEX Sports Centre, in North Richland Hills, Texas on Saturday, January 11.
Tickets can be purchased at MLWDallas.com. Tickets start at just $15!
MLW is set to deliver one of the most anticipated championship clashes in its history as MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima defends his title against the undefeated Matt Riddle at Kings of Colosseum on Saturday, January 11, 2025, live from the NYTEX Sports Centre.
Matt Riddle’s quest to become MLW World Heavyweight Champion has been nothing short of relentless, a journey that began in heartbreak and has fueled his resurgence in MLW. In 2018, Riddle made it to the finals to crown the first MLW World Heavyweight Champion of the new era but fell short, a moment that has haunted him ever since. Determined to right that wrong, Riddle returned to MLW this past January with one goal: to become champion.
Since his return, Riddle has been on a tear, remaining undefeated in a year that has seen him conquer some of the most dangerous competitors in the sport, including Jacob Fatu, Tom Lawlor, Sami Callihan, and Minoru Suzuki. His victory at Battle RIOT VI in June secured him a guaranteed title shot, and now, after months of anticipation, the time has come for Riddle to seize his destiny.
Standing in his way is the legendary Satoshi Kojima, whose legacy in MLW is nothing short of extraordinary. The first-ever MLW World Heavyweight Champion crowned in 2002, Kojima’s return to the league last December was met with overwhelming fanfare. Since reclaiming the championship, Kojima has redefined what it means to be a world champion, bringing the title across the globe, from CMLL and NJPW to Pro Wrestling NOAH and Costa Rica.
Kojima’s reign has been marked by high-profile defenses against elite competitors, proving time and again why he is considered one of the sport’s all-time greats. Adding to his legacy, Kojima became a double champion during his reign, further cementing his status as a true global icon.
Though Riddle and Kojima found themselves aligned earlier this year to battle CONTRA, their shared respect has now given way to fierce competition. With Riddle determined to capture the championship and Kojima eager to extend his reign, this clash promises to be one for the ages.
*If Satoshi Kojima loses the MLW World Heavyweight Championship before Kings of Colosseum, the new champion will defend the title against Matt Riddle on January 11, as per MLW’s long-standing contractual obligation for all future title fights.
Tickets start at $10 at MLWDallas.com. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.
Bring your signs as MLW TV trucks will be rolling up for a live broadcast streaming broadcasting worldwide!
Signed to compete and appear:
Matt Riddle • Donovan Dijak • MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima • CONTRA Unit • Paul London • AKIRA • The Rogue Horsemen’s BRG, Bobby Fish, and the Andersons • Alex Kane and the BOMAYE Fight Club • Matthew Justice • CMLL Luchadores Mistico, Blue Panther, Barbaro Cavernario, Atlantis, Dark Panther, Atlantis Jr., Máscara Dorada, Averno, Hechicero, and more • Delmi Exo • Jesus Rodriguez • Okumura • Cesar Duran and more!
Matches and more appearances will be announced soon at MLW.com.
Kings of Colosseum live on YouTube card (10pm ET start)
MLW World Heavyweight Championship
Satoshi Kojima (c) vs. Matt Riddle
beIN SPORTS card (7pm CT local start)
TBA
PLUS: Special Meet & Greets from 6-6:30pm with TBA!
Tickets start at $15 at MLWDallas.com and Eventbrite.
Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance. No refunds or exchanges.
For the latest information on bouts for this event, please visit www.MLW.com. All bouts are subject to change.
*** 7PM START TIME ***
DAY OF EVENT INFO
The schedule for the event is as follows:
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 THE NYTEX SPORTS CENTRE
The NYTEX Sports Centre is a 2,400 seat multi-purpose arena in North Richland Hills, Texas. The venue offers modern facilities, parking and easy accessibility. The NYTEX Sports Centre provides the highest quality service makes the venue a premier event destination.
The venue is located at: 8851 Ice House Drive, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
PARKING
Adjacent paved lots provide ample parking.
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