Real1 vs. Microman set for Philly Jan. 7

First-time ever encounter added to MLW FUSION TV taping

(PHILADELPHIA) — Major League Wrestling today announced Real1 vs. Microman (presented by Mister Saint Laurent) at MLW Blood & Thunder on Saturday, January 7 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

 Tickets start at $15 at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office.

The card is a FUSION TV taping, airing on beIN SPORTS nationwide on cable and dish, streaming on Pro Wrestling TV, and in over 60 countries around the world.

“The World’s Greatest Wonder” versus the “Certified G” will meet for the first time ever in Philadelphia January 7.

The match came about at the insistence of Microman, who lobbied league officials to book the bout. Microman was disrespected by being literally punted by Real1 out of the ring at a critical moment in Battle RIOT IV.

The vicious elimination not only was brutal but cost Microman a coveted opportunity to win the Battle Riot and be granted a title shot anytime, anywhere.

Real1 reportedly has taken exception to Microman being heralded as pound-for-pound the world’s greatest fighter. A dirty boxer and former champion, Real1 has fought around the world and in his mind, is the uncrowned winner of Battle RIOT IV.

“MLW’s new season promised new matches and new rules and it doesn’t get any weirder than this one,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer.

What happens when the Real1 fights the Micro 1?

Find out LIVE Saturday night, January 7th at MLW Blood & Thunder in Philadelphia!

Major League Wrestling returns to Philadelphia's 2300 Arena on Saturday, January 7. Buy tickets at http://MLW2300.com.

CARD:
World Heavyweight Championship
Alex Hammerstone vs. YAMATO (DragonGate)

Jacob Fatu vs. Ben-K (DragonGate)

National Openweight Championship
Davey Richards (Champion) vs. Johnny Fusion

World Tag Team Championship
Hustle & Power (EJ Nduka & Calvin Tankman) vs. Samoan SWAT Team

Some of the athletes and talent signed to compete and appear include:

• Alex Kane and the Bomaye Fight Club

• Real1

• Davey Boy Smith Jr. & The Billington Bulldogs

• Lince Dorado

• Women's World Featherweight Champion Taya Valkyrie

• Microman

• Mance Warner

• Delirious

• Sam Adonis

• Billie Starkz

• Cesar Duran

• The Samoan SWAT Team

• The FBI

• La Estrella

• Plus MORE wrestlers will be announced soon at MLW.com.

Buy tickets at MLW2300.com. Tickets start at $15. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.

DAY OF EVENT INFO
The schedule is as follows:

6:00 p.m.: Early entry for First Row Ticket Holders
6:30 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders)
7:30 p.m.: Showtime

MORE ABOUT THE VENUE
2300 Arena (previously named Viking Hall, ECW Arena, New Alhambra Arena, Asylum Arena and The Arena) is a multipurpose indoor arena used primarily for professional wrestling, boxing, mixed martial arts, and concert events.

About Major League Wrestling

Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company, offering television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates in major markets throughout the United States and Mexico, including New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Tijuana. One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available worldwide on beIN Sports, Pro Wrestling TV, Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom and in over 60 countries and counting.

MLW events showcase diversity and the full spectrum of professional wrestling, with athletes representing countries around the world with fighting styles, including: technical, Japanese strong style, lucha libre, King’s Road brawling, MMA, catch wrestling, hybrid wrestling, submission grappling and other disciplines.

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