MLW issued the following:
Tom Lawlor enters Battle RIOT VII in Los Angeles on April 5
Tickets Available at MLWLA.com
LOS ANGELES – Major League Wrestling (MLW) today announced “Filthy” Tom Lawlor will participate in the 40-wrestler Battle RIOT match at MLW Battle RIOT VII on Saturday, April 5 at Commerce Casino & Hotel in Los Angeles, CA and presented live on YouTube.
Grab tickets at http://www.MLWLA.com and at Eventbrite starting at $10.
A former MLW World Heavyweight Champion. A Battle RIOT winner. A dangerous wildcard. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is officially entering MLW’s Battle RIOT, and history could be on the horizon!
In 2019, Lawlor won the very first Battle RIOT, using his hybrid fighting style and ruthless cunning to outlast 39 other combatants and secure his path to the MLW World Heavyweight Championship. Now, six years later, the question looms: Can Lawlor do it again and become the first-ever two-time Battle RIOT winner?
But this time, there’s an added twist—Lawlor’s own Filthy Bro, Matt Riddle, is the reigning MLW World Heavyweight Champion. Riddle’s title is on the line in this year’s Battle RIOT, making him the most marked man in the match. What happens if Lawlor and Riddle go head-to-head? Will friendship be thrown out the window in the pursuit of gold?
Lawlor is a fighter’s fighter, able to take on any style, any opponent, and any situation. In a match where anything goes, where eliminations happen by pinfall, submission, or over-the-top-rope, Lawlor is a true wildcard—a man willing to do whatever it takes to be the last man standing.
And then there’s the looming threat of Donovan Dijak. The towering menace has made it his mission to make Lawlor’s life hell. Will Dijak attempt to sabotage Lawlor’s run in the RIOT, or will the Filthy One find a way to fight through the chaos and reclaim his spot at the top?
With 40 competitors, alliances, rivalries, and the MLW World Heavyweight Championship on the line, Battle RIOT promises mayhem, madness, and the unexpected. Will Lawlor once again be the last man standing? Find out April 5, live in Los Angeles!
This year’s Battle RIOT VII is a 40-wrestler no-holds-barred spectacle where Matt Riddle’s MLW World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line. Can Riddle outlast 39 foes?
Combining a battle royal with an anything-goes street fight, the Battle RIOT match is pure chaos as a new participant enters the ring every 60 seconds.
Expect legends, surprises, and unpredictable action as the best from MLW, CMLL, and New Japan Pro Wrestling collide. With eliminations by pinfall, submission, or being thrown over the top rope, Battle RIOT VII promises an explosive, can’t-miss main event!
Secure your seat today at www.MLWLA.com and Eventbrite, with tickets starting at just $10. Don’t miss your chance to experience the most anticipated MLW event of the year live in the City of Angels!
Bring your signs as MLW TV trucks will be rolling up for a live broadcast streaming broadcasting worldwide!
Battle RIOT VII live on YouTube card (10pm ET start)
40-wrestler Battle RIOT match for Matt Riddle’s MLW World Heavyweight Championship. Participants:
•Matt Riddle (champion)
•Donovan Dijak
•Satoshi Kojima
•Barbaro Cavernario
•Hechicero
•Paul Walter Hauser
•Paul London
•”Filthy” Tom Lawlor
•Atlantis Jr.
•BRG
•Bobby Fish
•Alex Kane
•Brock Anderson
•Okumura
•Juicy Finau
•Jesus Rodriguez
MLW World Middleweight Championship:
Místico (champion) vs. Templario
MLW Women’s World Featherweight Championship:
Delmi Exo (champion) vs. Shoko Nakajima
CMLL Trios Match!
Atlantis, Atlantis Jr., and Star Jr. vs. Último Guerrero, Bárbaro Cavernario, and Magnus
Card subject to change.
Tickets start at $10 at http://www.mlwLA.com.Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.
General Public Doors Open: 5:00 p.m. with a special bell time of: 6:25pm.
MLW Fan Expo – FREE with Your Battle RIOT Ticket!
MLW Fan Expo kicks off Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, CA, and it’s FREE for all Battle RIOT ticket holders! Fans will experience exclusive matches, meet-and-greets, live Q&As, interactive experiences, and more before the chaos of Battle RIOT VII begins. Arrive early—the first 100 fans through the doors will receive a FREE limited-edition MLW Rally Towel!
MLW Fan Expo Highlights:
Exclusive Matches: MLW World Tag Team Championship – CozyMAX (Satoshi Kojima & Okumura) defend the gold!
Meet & Greets: Meet your favorite MLW stars! (Autographs & photos sold separately)
Live Q&A Panel: Hosted by Joe Dombrowski with MLW stars answering fan questions.
CozyMAX Bread Party: Free bagels and photo ops with Kojima & Okumura after their match!
Promo Cutting Booth: Step onto the MLW Interview Set and record a promo on your phone.
Ring Entrance Experience: Walk the MLW entrance runway and share your moment using your phone.
Merch Madness: Limited-edition MLW gear, event posters, and pre-signed 8x10s.
FREE with your Battle RIOT ticket – Don’t miss it!
MORE ABOUT COMMERCE CASINO
The Commerce Casino & Hotel, just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, offers the perfect setting for MLW’s West Coast debut. Renowned for its luxurious accommodations and the largest card room in Southern California, the venue is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable night of professional wrestling.
Parking at Commerce Casino
Commerce Casino offers valet and free self parking. The parking lot is located next to the casino. The self-parking lot is located to the southeast of the hotel. The parking lot has disabled spots and electric car charging.
This is an all-ages event, and MLW TV cameras will be rolling, so bring your signs and be part of the action-packed live broadcast.
Tickets are selling fast, so don’t wait—head to www.MLWLA.com now to secure your spot for this historic event.
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