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Donovan Dijak enters Battle RIOT VIII — Jan 29 in Kissimmee, FL

Tickets on sale at MLWLive.com and Ticketmaster

ORLANDO, FL – Major League Wrestling (MLW) today announced Donovan Dijak as a participant in MLW Battle RIOT VIII on Thursday, January 29 at the Osceola Heritage Park Events Center in Kissimmee, FL.  

 Buy tickets starting at $10 as part of MLW’s fan Appreciation Night at http://www.MLWLive.com and Ticketmaster. 

One-half of the towering Skyscrapers alongside Bishop Dyer, Dijak enters the RIOT carrying championship momentum as one half of the reigning MLW World Tag Team Champions. Since capturing gold last summer, the Skyscrapers have steamrolled the tag team division, establishing themselves as one of the most dominant forces in MLW.

But Dijak’s impact hasn’t been limited to tag team competition.

A relentless presence as a singles competitor, Dijak has consistently loomed as a threat to the MLW World Championship, using his size, athleticism, and ruthless offense to overwhelm opponents across divisions. Now, the Battle RIOT presents the biggest opportunity yet.

Dijak knows how close he’s come before.

In the 2025 Battle RIOT, Dijak stood among the final combatants, surviving wave after wave of challengers and pushing himself to the brink before falling just short. With the calendar turning to 2026, the question hangs heavy: Can Donovan Dijak finish what he started and win the RIOT outright?

The Battle RIOT is MLW’s most punishing test. Two competitors begin the match. Every 60 seconds, a new combatant enters. Eliminations occur by pinfall, submission, or being thrown over the top rope with both feet hitting the floor. There are no disqualifications, weapons are legal, and chaos is constant.

On January 29 in Kissimmee, Donovan Dijak steps back into the RIOT — bigger, more experienced, and determined to turn dominance into destiny.

Grab your seats at MLWLive.com and Ticketmaster! Don’t miss MLW’s return to the Orlando metro area for the first time in six years!

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

Battle RIOT VIII participants:
•Alex Hammerstone 
•“Machine Gun” Karl Anderson
•Killer Kross
•Bishop Dyer
•Doc Gallows
•Bishop Dyer
•KUSHIDA
•CMLL’s Templario

•Donovan Dijak

•Matthew Justice

•Paul London
•Adam Brooks

•Mr. Thomas
•Diego Hill
•Jesus Rodriguez

•Okumura

MLW World Middleweight Championship

Templario (champion) vs. KUSHIDA

Matches and more appearances will be announced soon at MLW.com.

PLUS: Pre-Order your Special Meet & Greets from 6-6:30pm at www.MLWVIP.com.

Tickets start at $10 at http://www.MLWLive.com and Ticketmaster.  

Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance. No refunds or exchanges.

For the latest information on bouts for this event, please visit www.MLW.com. All bouts are subject to change.

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

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

• 6:30 p.m.: Special Meet & Greets at MLW Shop Pavilion

• 7:30 p.m.: Showtime

MORE ABOUT THE OSCEOLA HERITAGE PARK CENTER

Osceola Heritage Park is “Where Central Florida Comes To Play.” The 200-acre entertainment complex in Kissimmee, Florida, features the 10,000-capacity Silver Spurs Arena; 60,000-square-foot events center; the 7,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Heritage Club; the 5,400-seat Osceola County Stadium; and festival grounds capable of accommodating up to 50,000 guests. The venue, managed by Legends Global, is dedicated to bringing world-class entertainment to Osceola County while providing a home for community and philanthropic events.

PARKING
Parking at Osceola Heritage Park’s Events Center features large on-site lots and attendants directing guests as they arrive. The venue offers ample space for all events, and signage makes it easy to navigate to the correct lot. Accessible parking is located close to the entrances, with dedicated drop-off areas available for guests with disabilities. Overall, fans can expect an easy, organized parking experience right on the property.

The venue is located at: 1901 Chief Osceola Trail Kissimmee, FL 34744  

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