Major League Wrestling’s upcoming “Battle Riot” has gained another confirmed participant. The show will take place on July 19th from the Melrose Ballroom in Queens, NY.

As of this writing, the event is scheduled to be a television taping for the promotion’s Fusion show which airs Friday nights on BeIN Sports. A report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter last week stated they were looking at possibly broadcasting the event on traditional pay-per-view, however.

MLW announced recently that the 18th participant in the Battle Riot match will be “Filthy” Tom Lawler.



On the most recent episode of Fusion, Lawler, and stablemate, Simon Gotch, played a prank on manager Col. Rob Parker. Although not shown on camera, it is believed Lawler left a deposit of sorts in Parker’s hat.
Battle Riot Confirmed Participants

  • Tom Lawler
  • Pentagon Jr.
  • Pierre Carl Ouellet
  • Rich Swann
  • Jason Cade
  • Joey Ryan
  • “Taskmaster” Kevin Sullivan
  • ACH
  • John Morrison
  • Lance Anoa’i
  • Swoggle
  • Konnan
  • Jake Hager
  • “Worldwide Desperado” Sami Callihan
  • Davey Boy Smith Jr.
  • Teddy Hart
  • Barrington Hughes
  • Jimmy Yuta

Konnan will be coming out of retirement for the match.

“A mash-up of a battle royal, royal rumble and anything goes street fight, this super-sized main event will feature 40 wrestlers with new participants entering the ring every 60 seconds.

Elimination is by pinfall, submission or by throwing an individual over the top rope.”

Lawler is currently signed to UFC but is suspended for a USADA doping violation. He’s wrestled 6 matches for Major League Wrestling and another two which have yet to air on the promotion’s television show, Fusion.

In MLW singles matches, Lawler has a 4-1 record with his only loss being to the King of Bros, Matt Riddle. He’s defeated Jeff Cobb, MVP, ACH, and Fred Yehi.