A major quarterfinal match for the prestigious Opera Cup tournament has been officially announced for MLW’s “Slaughterhouse” event. The show, which takes place on Saturday, October 4, in Long Beach, California, will feature a highly anticipated clash between two decorated professional wrestlers: Paul London and Austin Aries. The bout is being billed as a “battle of honor versus toxicity,” a clear reference to the contrasting reputations and personas of the two competitors. The match is a significant one for the tournament, as it will determine who advances to the semi-finals and continues their quest for the coveted Opera Cup trophy.
The announcement from Major League Wrestling highlighted the momentum that both London and Aries are carrying into the match.
“Slaughterhouse will feature a blockbuster Opera Cup quarterfinal clash as two decorated pro wrestlers, Paul London and Austin Aries, collide in a match being billed as a battle of honor versus toxicity. Both London and Aries enter this match with momentum and a reputation that precedes them. At Fury Road this past weekend, Aries faced Kushida in an opening round Opera Cup bout that earned a legitimate Best Bout Bonus and had fans buzzing about the return of Aries’ brilliance inside the ring. Meanwhile, London toppled international standout Okumura to secure his own spot in the quarterfinals, proving that his storied career continues to evolve on the Opera Cup stage. Adding intrigue to this showdown, London and Aries got into a heated confrontation at Fury Road moments after both men advanced in the tournament. The tension now comes to a head in Long Beach.”