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MLW Fan Fest set for October 4 in Long Beach

Tickets Available at MLWLA.com

LONG BEACH, CA — LONG BEACH, CA — Major League Wrestling (MLW) will host a star-studded MLW Fan Fest on Saturday, October 4 at Thunder Studios Arena in Long Beach, California—hours before MLW Slaughterhouse.

 Buy tickets to Slaughterhouse to ensure you have free access to the Fan Expo starting at $10 at http://www.MLWLA.com and Eventbrite.

This immersive experience features meet & greets, photo ops, interactive zones, a live Q&A, exclusive merch, and surprise moments throughout the afternoon.

Admission is FREE with your Slaughterhouse ticket. 

 MLW Slaughterhouse Fan Fest: Official Rundown
 Saturday, October 4th, 2025
 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM
 Thunder Studios Arena | Long Beach, CA
 FREE admission with your MLW Slaughterhouse ticket!

 Event Overview

• Open to all Slaughterhouse ticket holders. If you need a ticket to Slaughterhouse you can purchase at MLWLA.com.

• The first 500 fans will receive a FREE limited-edition MLW Fan Expo trading card courtesy of Panini — the official trading cards of Major League Wrestling. These cards are exclusive to this event and certain to become highly collectible.

• The first 100 fans to enter receive a FREE MLW Rally Towel.

• Meet & greets, interactive experiences, exclusive merch, and more.

 Fan Fest Schedule of Events

 5:00 PM – Fan Fest Begins

 Meet & Greets / Autograph Alley (5 PM–6 PM)
 Zone: Autograph Alley

• Meet your favorites from MLW, NJPW, CMLL, & TJPW!

• Meet & Greets available for purchase separately at MLWVIP.com (pre-order) or inside the arena.

• Autographs & Photo Ops priced individually at talent tables.

• Pre-signed 8x10s and exclusive event posters available.

Scheduled To Appear:

• Mistico

• MLW World Tag Team Champions The Skyscrapers (Dijak & Dyer)

• Satoshi Kojima

• Alex Hammerstone

• Austin Aries

• Blue Panther (MLW National Openweight Champion)

• Shoko Nakajima (MLW Women’s World Featherweight Champion)

• HIMAWARI

• Atlantis

• Ultimo Guerrero

• Matt Riddle

• Templario (MLW World Middleweight Champion)

• Volador Jr.

• Esfinge

• Plus MORE!

 6:15 PM – “Gettin Filthy” Q&A
 Zone: MLW Ring
Hosted by Joe Dombrowski, Tom Lawlor, and Rich Palladino
Fans can ask unfiltered questions on all things MLW.

 Tour Cesar’s Office!
 Zone: Interactive Experiences Zone

• Tour MLW President Cesar Duran’s historic office!

• Includes autograph and photo with MLW President Cesar Duran.

• $30 fee.

 Special Appearance by Don Gato!
 Zone: Interactive Experiences Zone

• Meet the legendary Don Gato!

• Receive limited-edition stickers and more from Don Gato Tequila.

 CONTRA Unit Recruitment Station
 Zone: Interactive Experiences Zone

• $30 fee.

• Fans can pledge to join CONTRA Unit.

• If accepted, photo op with MLW World Heavyweight Champion Mads Krule Krugger & Ikuro Kwon.

 Merch Madness
 Zone: Fan Entrance Hallway

• Limited-edition LA MLW merch (event-exclusive).

• Exclusive MLW & CMLL gear, action figures, flags, plush bears, & more!

 Memorabilia of MLW
 Zone: Interactive Experiences Zone

• Purchase EXCLUSIVE match-used memorabilia, autographed photos, and rare collectibles.

 Social Media Challenge (All Event)

• Post photos & videos using #MLWLA.

• MLW will repost the best moments during the event.

 Fan Fest Admission

•  FREE with your Slaughterhouse ticket

•  Autographs, photos & merch sold separately

•  First 500 fans get a Panini exclusive MLW trading card

•  First 100 fans also receive a FREE MLW Rally Towel — arrive early!

 MLW Fan-Expo Zone-Based Layout

Don’t miss this up-close MLW experience—then stick around for the carnage at MLW Slaughterhouse in Long Beach!

Bring your signs as MLW TV trucks will be rolling up for a live broadcast streaming broadcasting worldwide!

MLW Slaughterhouse live on YouTube card (10pm ET start)

Mistico vs. Ultimo Guerrero - 2025 Opera Cup Quarterfinals

Shoko Nakajima (champion) vs. HIMAWARI - MLW Women’s World Featherweight Champion

Chamber of Horrors for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship:
Mads Krule Krugger (champion) vs. Matthew Justice vs. Mr. Thomas vs. CW Anderson vs. ? vs. ?

The debut of THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT with SHOTZI!

Satoshi Kojima vs. Bishop Dyer - 2025 Opera Cup Quarterfinals

beIN SPORTS card (7pm PT local start)

Scramble-5 Match!

Magnus vs. Okumura vs. Ikuro Kwon vs. Stigma vs. Diego Hill

Card subject to change.

Tickets start at $10 at http://www.mlwLA.com. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.

MORE ABOUT THUNDER STUDIOS ARENA

The Thunder Studios Arena, just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, offers the perfect setting for MLW’s West Coast debut. 

Thunder Studios Arena, located at 20434 S Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810, has hosted world-class combat sports events, including major cards seen on DAZN and featuring Showtime Boxing Promotions. With enhanced amenities, expanded food options, and a more immersive setting, it’s the perfect stage for a night of MLW’s fights.

Parking at Thunder Studios Arena

Thunder Studios Arena offers on-site parking and also has additional parking in nearby lots, but it's advisable to arrive early, as parking can fill up quickly, especially for popular events.

This is an all-ages event, and MLW TV cameras will be rolling, so bring your signs and be part of the action-packed live broadcast.

Tickets are selling fast, so don’t wait—head to www.MLWLA.com now to secure your spot for this historic event.

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 live events in major markets throughout the United States, including New York, Dallas, Chicago, and Los Angeles.  

One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including on beIN Sports in the U.S.

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