Various: MLW Announces Teams for War Chamber Match at War Chamber 2024 Event, TNA Signs New TV Deal with WBD for India, Indies

Mar 5, 2024

MLW Announces Teams for This Year’s War Chamber Match

Major League Wrestling announced the official teams and competitors for this year’s War Chamber match at their upcoming War Chamber 2024 event on March 29th in St. Petersburg, Florida.

It was announced that this match will be featuring Team MLW (Okumura, Second Gear Crew (1 Called Manders & Matthew Justice), & Satoshi Kojima) facing off against World Titan Federation (Josh Bishop, Richard Hooliday, Davey Boy Smith Jr., & “Filthy” Tom Lawlor).

Official press release:

2-ring War Chamber match set for Tampa March 29
World Titan Federation vs. Team MLW fight in the ultimate battleground live on Triller TV+
MLW today announced a 2-ring War Chamber match: Team MLW (Satoshi Kojima, Matthew Justice, 1 Called Manders and Okumura) vs. World Titan Federation Superstars® (Tom Lawlor, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Richard Holliday and Josh Bishop) at MLW WAR CHAMBER, live on TrillerTV+ from the Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL on Friday, March 29.
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Major League Wrestling today declared war against the World Titan Federation in the ultimate showdown: The War Chamber.
In recent months, the World Titan Federation, spearheaded by the disgraced ex-MLW VP of Operations, Saint Laurent, has engaged in a relentless campaign against MLW. Following Saint Laurent’s departure amidst controversy and corruption allegations, he formed the World Titan Federation, aiming to dismantle MLW by luring away its fighters, disrupting MLW’s deals, and undermining the organization’s integrity.
Month by month, Saint Laurent and the World Titan Federation orchestrated attacks targeting MLW, including the departure of Mance Warner. Shockingly, Saint Laurent lured former MLW champions Tom Lawlor and Davey Boy Smith Jr. to join “the Fed”.
At MLW Intimidation Games, the World Titan Federation cheated their way into winning the MLW World Tag Team Titles from the Second Gear Crew’s Matthew Justice & 1 Called Manders.
The MLW-WTF saga escalated further at an MLW Media Event in New York where Satoshi Kojima was to be presented with his new MLW World Heavyweight Championship belt, a belt that took six months to make. The World Titan Federation crashed the event and stole the belt – but that wasn’t all they did. Attacking Kojima in an ambush, the “Superstars®” clubbed Kojima’s injured knee repeatedly. Kojima would go to the hospital and is now receiving daily treatment for his aggravated MCL injury.
In response to these provocations, MLW’s fighters have rallied together, forming a united front against the World Titan Federation. Led by the resilient Satoshi Kojima, the Second Gear Crew, and Kojima’s tag team partner in CozyMAX, Okumura, Team MLW now readies to fight the World Titan Federation in a 2-ring battleground known as the War Chamber.
Captained by Satoshi Kojima, Team MLW is now set to clash with the forces of the World Titan Federation.
However, with Saint Laurent known for his sinister schemes and underhanded tactics, the question looms: what devious strategies will he deploy to secure victory in the War Chamber?
What is the WAR CHAMBER?
Locked in a 2-ring carbon steel chamber with the perimeter of the top fortified with barbed wire, two teams of four will clash in combat that only the War Chamber can contain.
The rules of the War Chamber:
* A coin toss determines which team enters first.
* 1-on-1 for 5:00 in stage 1 of the War Chamber.
* The winner of coin toss comes out for 2-on-1.
* Alternating teams have wrestlers enter every 2 minutes.
* Once all combatants are in the War Chamber, victory is won by submission, surrender or pinfall.

TNA Announces New TV Deal Extension with Warner Bros Discovery for India

TNA Wrestling announced that they recently signed a new extension for their television deal with Warner Brothers Discovery for the airing of their shows on Eurosport India for the Indian market.

Official press release:

TNA WRESTLING RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY, BROADCASTING EXCLUSIVE WEEKLY CONTENT VIA EUROSPORT INDIA
The Multi-Year Deal Includes All-New Episodes of the Hindi-Language Wrestling Series ‘Pehlwani Patakha’ as well as TNA+
LOS ANGELES (March 4, 2024)– Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc., a global multi-platform media company, announced today that TNA Wrestling has extended its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery’s premium sports channel Eurosport India. The multi-year agreement brings exclusive weekly TNA content to viewers throughout India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The announcement includes eight new TNA+Presents specials each year, putting fans front and center for all the intense action, blockbuster stories, and world-class athletes. The extension also features all-new episodes of the popular Hindi-language series Pehlwani Patakha—showcasing top highlights from the promotion’s flagship TNA iMPACT! series as well as iconic moments from TNA’s storied legacy.
“We are delighted to extend our partnership with TNA Wrestling, bringing exclusive TNA content to viewers across South Asia through Eurosport India,” stated Ruchir Jain, Head of Distribution & Eurosport, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery. “Pro-Wrestling has been instrumental in building the professional wrestling ecosystem in the region, while also integral to cultivating Eurosport’s passionate fan-base. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering top-tier sports entertainment, and we look forward to providing our diverse audience with thrilling wrestling experiences.”
“The Eurosport India audience has been incredibly supportive of TNA throughout the years, and it is important that we can continue to provide exclusive wrestling content to them in their language,” said Ariel Shnerer, VP of Content and Distribution, Anthem. “We are proud to extend this landmark partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, and we look forward to showcasing all of the exciting things TNA has in store for Eurosport India and its viewers in the coming months.”
TNA is one of the largest professional wrestling organizations in the world, and the premier destination for wrestling fans across the globe now reaching 200 countries. Since its inception in 2002, TNA has boasted legendary talents such as Ric Flair, Sting, Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash, Mick Foley, AJ Styles and many more. TNA’s current roster is headlined by TNA World Champion Moose and Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace, X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali, World Tag Team Champions ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey), Knockouts World Tag Team Champions MK Ultra (Masha Slamovich & Killer Kelly), and Digital Media Champion Crazzy Steve as well as Indian powerhouses Bhupinder Gujjar, Champagne Singh and Shera.

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

As noted before, former WCW and National Wrestling Alliance wrestler Ole Anderson passed away last Monday at the age of 81. The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer reported that following his passing, Anderson’s name had generated around 50,000 searches and a #3 ranking on Goggle for this past Tuesday.

As noted before, former WWE and WCW wrestler Virgil, real name Michael Jones, passed away this past Wednesday at the age of 61. The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer reported that following his passing, Virgil’s name had generated around 20,000 searches and a #19 ranking on Google for that day.

In an interesting note regarding Virgil’s passing, Old School Wrestling Review reported on Twitter that he recently discovered that Michael Jones was much older than previously believed and actually passed away at the age of 71. “I just found out i got worked by Virgil! He told everyone his birthday is June 13, 1962 but his REAL birthday is April 7, 1951! Hastily re-editing the next OSW. Even after passing, he’s still working. God bless you Virgil.” Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp reported that Jones’ management team had confirmed that Jones was much older than previously believed based on recent talks with them.

The National Wrestling Alliance reportedly drew a paid attendance of 1,535 for their Hard Time 2024 event this past Saturday in Dotham, Georgia, according to PWInsider.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that his sources stated that NWA talent Bryan Idol is currently working as the lead promoter for the company in regards to overseeing things on a national level.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson also reported that NWA officials were very pleased with the live merchandise sales for AJ Francis’ official debut for the company at this past Saturday’s Hard Time 2024 event.

Create-A-Pro Wrestling recently announced that Rhino will be making his official debut for the company at their Hunting Season event on March 24th in Lynbrook, New York.

New Japan Pro Wrestling valet Pieter recently announced on Instagram that she will be making a return appearance for the company at their 52nd Anniversary Event this Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan.

WrestleCon announced one new match for the card of their Mark Hitchcock Memorial SuperShow 2024 event on April 4th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:

Joey Janela vs. Nic Nemeth

Josh Barnett recently announced one new match for the card of Game Changer Wrestling’s Josh Barentt’s Bloodsport X event on April 4th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:

Minoru Suzuki vs. Royce Isaacs