Exciting MLW Title Fight Set: Matt Riddle vs. Kojima in Dallas Jan. 11

Dallas, TX — Main League Wrestling (“MLW”) immediately introduced MLW World Heavyweight Championship Title Combat: Satoshi Kojima (champion) vs. Matt Riddle at MLW Kings of Colosseum, offered on YouTube free from the NYTEX Sports activities Centre, in North Richland Hills, Texas on Saturday, January 11.

Tickets might be bought at MLWDallas.com. Tickets begin at simply $15!

MLW is ready to ship one of the anticipated championship clashes in its historical past as MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima defends his title towards the undefeated Matt Riddle at Kings of Colosseum on Saturday, January 11, 2025, stay from the NYTEX Sports activities Centre.

Matt Riddle’s quest to change into MLW World Heavyweight Champion has been nothing in need of relentless, a journey that started in heartbreak and has fueled his resurgence in MLW. In 2018, Riddle made it to the finals to crown the primary MLW World Heavyweight Champion of the brand new period however fell quick, a second that has haunted him ever since. Decided to proper that improper, Riddle returned to MLW this previous January with one objective: to change into champion.

Since his return, Riddle has been on a tear, remaining undefeated in a 12 months that has seen him conquer a few of the most harmful rivals within the sport, together with Jacob Fatu, Tom Lawlor, Sami Callihan, and Minoru Suzuki. His victory at Battle RIOT VI in June secured him a assured title shot, and now, after months of anticipation, the time has come for Riddle to grab his future.

Standing in his method is the legendary Satoshi Kojima, whose legacy in MLW is nothing in need of extraordinary. The primary-ever MLW World Heavyweight Champion topped in 2002, Kojima’s return to the league final December was met with overwhelming fanfare. Since reclaiming the championship, Kojima has redefined what it means to be a world champion, bringing the title throughout the globe, from CMLL and NJPW to Professional Wrestling NOAH and Costa Rica.

Kojima’s reign has been marked by high-profile defenses towards elite rivals, proving again and again why he’s thought-about one of many sport’s all-time greats. Including to his legacy, Kojima grew to become a double champion throughout his reign, additional cementing his standing as a real world icon.

Although Riddle and Kojima discovered themselves aligned earlier this 12 months to battle CONTRA, their shared respect has now given technique to fierce competitors. With Riddle decided to seize the championship and Kojima keen to increase his reign, this conflict guarantees to be one for the ages.

*If Satoshi Kojima loses the MLW World Heavyweight Championship earlier than Kings of Colosseum, the brand new champion will defend the title towards Matt Riddle on January 11, as per MLW’s long-standing contractual obligation for all future title fights.

Signed to compete and seem:

Matt Riddle • Donovan Dijak • MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima • CONTRA Unit • Paul London • AKIRA • The Rogue Horsemen’s BRG, Bobby Fish, and the Andersons • Alex Kane and the BOMAYE Combat Membership • Matthew Justice • CMLL Luchadores Mistico, Blue Panther, Barbaro Cavernario, Atlantis, Darkish Panther, Atlantis Jr., Máscara Dorada, Averno, Hechicero, and extra • Delmi Exo • Jesus Rodriguez • Okumura • Cesar Duran and extra!

Matches and extra appearances shall be introduced quickly at MLW.com.

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