MLW issued the following:
Ultimo Guerrero enters Battle RIOT VII in Los Angeles on April 5
Tickets Available at MLWLA.com
LOS ANGELES – Major League Wrestling (MLW) today announced Ultimo Guerrero 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 today at 10am PT. REMINDER: MLW has upgraded to a larger venue to host its LA debut: the Thunder Studios Arena in nearby Long Beach, CA.
Último Guerrero, the legendary Luchador de Otro Nivel, will compete in the upcoming Battle RIOT. With a career built on grit, excellence, and championship pedigree, Guerrero now sets his sights on outlasting 39 other fighters to take the MLW World Heavyweight Championship back to Mexico.
Hailing from Gómez Palacio, Durango, Guerrero’s rise to the top of the lucha libre world began with training under Halcón Suriano and Gran Markus. After navigating the tough Mexico City scene, he debuted in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), where he gained notoriety following his breakout victory over Mr. Águila in a mask match at Arena México in 1998.
Over the course of his legendary career, Guerrero has captured nearly every major accolade in CMLL. He held the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship from 2002 to 2006, defending it 28 times in one of the most dominant runs in the title’s history. He is a five-time CMLL World Tag Team Champion, having held the belts with iconic partners like Rey Bucanero, Dr. Wagner Jr., and Dragón Rojo Jr., and he also won the CMLL World Trios Championship twice, showcasing his adaptability in all forms of competition. Guerrero’s tournament success includes victories in the Gran Alternativa—first in 1999 with Blue Panther and again in 2008 with Dragón Rojo Jr.—as well as back-to-back wins in the International Gran Prix in 2006 and 2007. In 2009, he became the first-ever CMLL Universal Champion, a title he would reclaim in 2014 after defeating La Sombra in the finals.
As a faction leader, Guerrero has left his mark by commanding some of CMLL’s most dominant units, including Los Nuevos Infernales, Los Guerreros de la Atlántida, and his current crew, Los Guerreros Laguneros, alongside Gran Guerrero and Euforia. His career also features defining moments of personal transformation, most notably his unforgettable mask vs. mask loss to longtime ally Atlantis in 2014—a rare moment of humility that only added to his legendary status.
Now, as he enters the Battle RIOT, Guerrero brings decades of experience, leadership, and championship instincts to MLW’s most chaotic match. With the World Heavyweight Championship hanging in the balance, will Último Guerrero, the master strategist and relentless competitor, rise above the RIOT and seize the moment?
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
•Atlantis
•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
•Ultimo Guerrero
•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.
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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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