MLW & The Crash Announce Strategic Partnership

Major League Wrestling has entered into a working relationship with Mexico’s The Crash lucha libre promotion. Based out of Tijuana, Mexico, The Crash features some of the world’s premiere up-and-coming luchadores.

In a statement sent in to SEScoops, MLW CEO Court Bauer says:

“This deal represents the dawn of a new era for lucha as the fastest growing promotion in Mexico teams with MLW to take lucha libre to America and beyond. The opportunities are endless and include a talent exchange, content collaboration and some interesting projects you’ll learn about soon.”

The announcement comes just weeks after the news of MLW forming a similar partnership with Japan’s Pro Wrestling NOAH.

The partnership with Crash is the latest glimpse at a larger strategy that’s starting to come into focus. According to league officials, MLW is forming strategic alliances with international federations to create a “unified global system” to introduce pr o wrestling to new markets, exchange talent, collaborate on content and develop opportunities for the fans and athletes.

Major League Wrestling’s next live event, MLW War Chamber, takes place Saturday, September 7th from Dallas, TX.