MLW issued the following:
LOS ANGELES – Major League Wrestling (MLW) today announced KUSHIDA will participate in the 40-wrestler Battle RIOT match at MLW Battle RIOT VII on Saturday, April 5 at Thunder Studios Arena in greater Los Angeles, CA and presented live on YouTube.
While Battle RIOT VII is currently sold out, more tickets will be made available at http://www.MLWLA.com and at Eventbrite starting this Wednesday at 10am PT.
The Time Splitter is ready to shake up the Battle RIOT! KUSHIDA, one of the most dynamic and accomplished competitors in MLW, is officially entering Battle RIOT, bringing his unique blend of speed, technique, and high-flying mastery to MLW’s most unpredictable match.
A multi-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, KUSHIDA has competed at the highest levels of the sport, dazzling audiences with his precision grappling, breathtaking aerial offense, and innovative submissions. Since joining MLW, he has showcased exactly why he is considered one of the best of his generation. Now, he looks to outlast 39 other competitors and win Matt Riddle’s championship.
KUSHIDA’s style, built around lightning-fast counters and a devastating Hoverboard Lock, makes him an immediate threat in the no-holds-barred chaos of Battle RIOT. With eliminations occurring by pinfall, submission, or being thrown over the top rope, KUSHIDA’s may need a Delorean to navigate the mayhem and emerge victorious.
On April 5 in Los Angeles, MLW fans will witness one of the most innovative competitors of this generation step into the Battle RIOT. Will KUSHIDA outlast the chaos and claim Riddle’s MLW World Heavyweight Championship?
Find out LIVE at Battle RIOT!
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
•Blue Panther
•MLW National Openweight Champion Matthew Justice
•Kushida
•Alex Kane
•Brock Anderson
•Okumura
•Juicy Finau
•Jesus Rodriguez
•Anthony Greene
•Virus
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
HIMAWARI vs. Janai Kai
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 Thunder Studios Arena in Long Beach, 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 Champions CozyMAX (Satoshi Kojima & Okumura) in action!
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 THUNDER STUDIOS ARENA
The Thunder Studios Arena, just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, offers the perfect setting for MLW’s West Coast debut.
Thunder Studios Arena, located at 20434 S Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810, has hosted world-class combat sports events, including major cards seen on DAZN and featuring Showtime Boxing Promotions. With enhanced amenities, expanded food options, and a more immersive setting, it’s the perfect stage for MLW’s historic Los Angeles debut.
Parking at Thunder Studios Arena
Thunder Studios Arena offers on-site parking and also has additional parking in nearby lots, but it’s advisable to arrive early, as parking can fill up quickly, especially for popular events.
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.
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, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including MLW Fusion on beIN Sports in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom.
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