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Minoru Suzuki vs. AKIRA at MLW Blood & Thunder in Tampa, July 12

Tickets available at MLWTampa.com

Tickets Now Available at MLWTampa.com

Major League Wrestling (“MLW”) today announced Minoru Suzuki (CONTRA Unit) vs. AKIRA at MLW Blood & Thunder’24, from the Coliseum in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL on Friday, July 12.

 Grab tickets at http://www.MLWTampa.com and Eventbrite starting at $15.

MLW is set to deliver an explosive encounter as Minoru Suzuki, the newest crusader waving the black flag of CONTRA Unit, faces off against the up-and-coming sensation AKIRA at MLW Blood & Thunder on July 12 in St. Petersburg, FL.

In a shocking turn of events, Minoru Suzuki made his jaw-dropping debut as a surprise entrant in the Battle RIOT, revealing himself as CONTRA Unit's latest weapon in their relentless campaign to hijack MLW and spread their violent propaganda.

Known worldwide as a sadistic fighter with a hall of fame career, Suzuki brings a terrifying blend of catch wrestling and judo expertise to the ring.

CONTRA Unit, an international cabal notorious for their agenda of tearing down professional wrestling and using it to further their agenda, has set their sights on MLW, particularly targeting the MLW World Tag Team Champions CozyMAX. This formidable duo includes the MLW World Heavyweight Champion, Satoshi Kojima. In response, AKIRA has stepped up, determined to defend MLW and prove his worth to his idol.

AKIRA and Kojima, surprisingly bonded over their mutual love of dogs, have formed an alliance, representing a beacon of hope against CONTRA's dark campaign. For AKIRA, this match is not just another fight; it's the biggest test of his career. As a  catch wrestling specialist, AKIRA is eager to showcase his skills and resilience against one of the most feared fighters in the world.

Minoru Suzuki's reputation as a merciless competitor precedes him. His relentless, torturous style in the ring has left countless opponents crippled and conquered. Suzuki's addition to CONTRA Unit only amplifies the threat they pose, with soldiers lurking in the shadows ready to strike.

The stakes are high: Will AKIRA manage to thwart Suzuki's campaign and defend MLW from the rise of CONTRA? Or will Suzuki's brutal onslaught leave AKIRA crippled, marking another victory for the international dealers of violence?

Witness the clash of two world class catch wrestlers and the struggle for the soul of MLW at Blood & Thunder on July 12 in St. Petersburg, FL. This is a battle you do not want to miss.

Get your tickets now at http://www.MLWTampa.com and see it go down Friday, July 12 in St. Petersburg, FL.

Blood & Thunder live on YouTube card (9pm ET start)

3 Stages of Destruction Match

Matt Justice (managed by Bill Alfonso) vs. Mads Krule Krugger

Minoru Suzuki vs. AKIRA

beIN SPORTS card (7pm ET start)

More Matches and fighters will be announced at MLW.com.

PLUS: A Special Meet & Greet!

Tickets start at $15 at MLWTampa.com and Eventbrite.  

Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.

*** 7PM START TIME ***

DAY OF EVENT INFO
The schedule for the event is as follows:

• 5:30 p.m.: Early entry for front row ticket holders

• 6:00 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders)

• 7:00 p.m.: Showtime

MORE ABOUT THE COLISEUM
The historic Coliseum was built in 1924, and purchased by the City of St. Petersburg in 1989. It has undergone extensive renovations, and the architecture and ambiance creates a flexible space to host a variety of events, making it one of the Tampa Bay area’s most unique multi-use facilities.

The Coliseum is located in the local historic district of downtown St. Pete, within walking distance of many downtown restaurants, shops & hotels. It offers over 800 parking spaces within walking distance.

The Coliseum is located at: 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

About Major League Wrestling

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One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including MLW Fusion on beIN Sports in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom.

MLW premium live events stream monthly live and exclusively on TrillerTV+.

For more information visit MLW.com and follow MLW on X, Instagram and YouTube.