WWE Clash at the Castle 2022

 WWE Clash at the Castle 2022

Por Daniel "Mr. Clutch" Mercado Castro

    62,296 abarrotaron el Principality Stadium de Cardiff, Wales, para disfrutar del primer "Premium Event" de la WWE en el United Kingdom en más de 30 años. La WWE regresó y no defraudó con el Clash at the Castle. Varios campeonatos estuvieron en juego y las luchas estuvieron de los más interesantes. Roman Reigns escapó de UK reteniendo su Undisputed WWE Universal Championship al vencer al querendón de la casa Drew McIntyre. La lucha estuvo sólida y las intervenciones la hicieron más interesante. Austin Theory trato de canjear el malentín; pero Tyson Fury de un solo golpe lo noqueó desde su silla entre medio de los fans. Luego para sorpresa de todos sale Solo Sikoa y ayuda a Roman a lograr la victoria por conteo de 3. Sikoa ahora brinca de NXT al Bloodline. Sikoa es hermano de los Usos. Luego de la lucha fue divertido ver a McIntyre y Fury cantando junto con los Fans. Fury tiene buena voz. Ahora Roman pasa los 734 días como campeón máximo de la WWE. Imparable el Head of the Table!

    Seth Rollins y Matt Riddle dieron un luchón a nivel de WrestleMania. Se intercambiaron movidas y Seth hasta hizo el Pedrigree. La gente los aplaudió con un fuerte This is Awesome! Rollins volvió a vencer a Riddle y esta vez con un Stomp desde la 2da cuerda. Esta riña pica y se extiende. Con un 619 y un Spear, la dupla de Rey Mysterio Jr & Edge, se apuntaron un triunfo sobre el Judgment Day (Finn Bálor y Damian Priest). Edge fue recibido con una ovación y hasta se tiró un 619 durante la lucha. Edge entró con una hermosa máscara que impresionó a todos. Dominic Mysterio sorprendió a los presentes y aquellos que sintonizaron vía Peacock, cuando traicionó a su Padre y a Edge para unirse al Judgment Day. Esta historia ahora se puso mejor. Liv Morgan retuvo su Women's Championship de SmackDown al vencer a Shayna Baszler con su Oblivian. Buena lucha entre ambas donde Liv lució como una campeona debe lucir. 

    La mejor lucha de la cartelera fue la de Sheamus y Gunther. Estos dos se dieron con todo y con su demostracíon elevaron el Intercontinental Champion. Gunther retuvo el campeonato al vencer a Sheamus con un bestial lazo vaquero. Otra grata sorpresa fue ver de vuelta a Giovanni Vinci (Fabian Aichner) para unirse a Ludwig Kaiser y Gunther en el resurgir de Imperium. Espero que mantengan al trío unido por buen tiempo. El pecho rojo de Sheamus fue testigo de lo bruta y física que fue la lucha. Awesome! Damage Control sigue marcando territorio y esta vez vencieron al trío de Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss y Asuka. El trío de Bayley, IO Sky y Dakota Kai se las ingeniaron para combinar sus movidas y apuntarse el triunfo por conteo de 3. Las rudas están imparables y buscan el oro. 

    En la lucha Kick-off  del evento; Mad Cap Moss y los Street Profits se apuntaron un divertido triunfo sobre el Alpha Academy (Otis y Gable) y Austin Theory. Esta lucha encendió a los presentes con los movimientos por los aires de Ford y la energía de Moss. Buen evento de la WWE en su regreso a UK. 

    

 NXT Worlds Collide 2022

Por Daniel "Mr. Clutch" Mercado Castro

    Llegó la consolidación de NXT entre las versiones USA y UK. El evento NXT Worlds Collide 2022 sirvió para que la WWE diera por concluido NXT UK y comenzarán a desarrollar lo que será WWE/NXT Europe. NXT UK tuvo un inició sólido, pero al pasar el tiempo, y en especial el tiempo de la pandemia, el producto desmereció bastante. Aunque se desvance por el momento lo que fue NXT UK, NXT en USA cobra mayor fuerza con los talentos de UK que se integraron, sin olvidar aquellos que ya son parte de SmackDown y Raw como Imperium y Butch. Esperemos que el nuevo producto sea de mejor calidad. 

    Bron Breakker unificó los títulos máximos de NXT y NXT UK al vencer a Tyler Bates en una magistral lucha llena de exclentes falsos finales e intercambio de movidas. Tyler Bate, quién fue el primer y ultimo campeón de NXT UK, estuvo a medio segundo de llevarse ambos campeonatos, pero la cría del hijo de Rick Steiner fue suficiente para aplicarle un bestial Spear y alzarse con el triunfo por conteo de 3. Los gritos de NXT! secundaron la magna labor de estos dos jóvenes talentos que dieron el máximo en la lucha estelar de la cartelera. Que futuro tiene la WWE con estos dos! 

    Las mujeres también unificaron con un tremendo luchón 3-Way entre la veterana Meiko Satomura, la talentosa Blair Davenport, y la hermosa Mandy Rose. Una lucha con sólidas movidas, espacio para que cada una luciera, y que tuvo un final perfecto con el bestial rodillazo de Mandy para lograr el triunfo. Mandy Rose ahora es la campeona unificada de Mujeres en NXT. Con la ayuda de Toxic Attraction, la divertida dupla de Katana Chance y Kayden Carter retuvieron sus campeonatos femeninos de Parejas (NXT) al vencer al duo de Doudrop & Nikki A.S.H. Fue una interesante batalla donde Doudrop se echó a los fanáticos en el bolsillo y Katana los deslumbro con sus increíbles movidas aéreas. 

    Carmelo Hayes y Ricochet se robaron el show con un mega luchón que sacaron suspiros de "Holy Shit", "NXT", "This is Awesome" y "Fight Forever" de los presentes. Parecían dos saltamontes dentro del ring. Estos dos talentos mantuvieron gozando a los fans por más de 20 minutos en una batalla por el North American Championship. Melo pudo retener finalmente su campeonato con el clásico paquetito. Estos dos deben hacer una serie del que gane 4 de 7 luchas a lo Booker T vs Chris Benoit. Pretty Deadly se coronaron como los campeones masculinos de Parejas (NXT) unificados al vencer en un 4-way Elimination Match a los Creed Brothers, Gallus y a la dupla JB & BJ (Brooks Jensen y Josh Briggs). La traición de Damon Kemp le costó los campeonatos a los Creed Brothers, quienes habían eliminado a Gallus, quienes, a su vez, eliminaron a JB & BJ. Excelente lucha entre ambas parejas, aunque el final fue algo confuso luego de la traición de Kemp. Será el final de Diamond Mine? 

    

Wrestling News

 

Willie Mack is coming to Philly 10/30 at MLW FIGHTLAND Get tickets starting at $15 at MLW2300.com

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) – Major League Wrestling today announced Willie Mack will compete at MLW FIGHTLAND '22 at on Sunday, October 30 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 and in over 60 countries around the world. The Mack is back! Fresh off of his impressive MLW debut in Atlanta, MLW matchmaker Cesar Duran has locked in Willie Mack for action in Philadelphia! Who will the ruthless promoter and matchmaker put Mack against at FIGHTLAND on October 30? League officials expect more details on this shortly.  South Central LA’s self-proclaimed “chocolate thunder” is a talented fighter, blending lucha, technical and high-flying. The charismatic Mack has been a standout everywhere he’s competed.  From claiming IMPACT’s X-Division championship to tours of Lucha Libre AAA in Mexico, Willie Mack is a savvy and unpredictable competitor… and he’ll need these qualities and his experience when he steps foot into the ring against whomever El Jefe has planned for him. Who will The Mack rumble with in South Philly? Find out LIVE Sunday night, October 30 in Philadelphia at MLW FIGHTLAND '22!

Major League Wrestling returns to Philadelphia's 2300 Arena on Sunday, October 30. Buy tickets at http://MLW2300.com.   CARD Some of the athletes and talent signed to compete and appear include:  World Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone Women's World Featherweight Champion Taya Valkyrie Mance Warner Jacob Fatu and the Samoan SWAT Team World Tag Team Champions Hustle & Power Alex Kane and the BOMAYE Fight Club Microman World Middleweight Champion Shun Skywalker Cesar Duran 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) 7:25 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 YouTube, FITE.tv, beIN Sports, 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. For more information visit MLW.com and follow MLW on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Samoan SWAT Team hits Atlanta this Sunday Who will step up to the SST? (ATLANTA, GA) – Major League Wrestling today announced the Samoan SWAT Team will be in action at MLW: SUPER SERIES'22 presented by MLA from greater Atlanta on Sunday, September 18 at the Space Event Center at 6100 Live Oak Pkwy in Norcross, Georgia 30093. The card is a FUSION TV taping, airing on beIN SPORTS nationwide on cable and dish and in over 60 countries around the world. Purchase tickets at http://www.LuchaTickets.com. Lance Anoa'i and super heavyweight Juicy Finau continue to storm the tag team division and now they're heading to Atlanta as they continue to climb the rankings. Collectively known as the SST, Anoa'i, Finau and Jacob Fatu have been wrecking shop in MLW since the family united this spring.  The problem? Getting opponents. It appears no one wants to step foot in the ring with the trio. Realizing the challenges Cesar Duran has had in finding adversaries for the SST, the SWAT Team have signed an open contract bout sheet for this Sunday in Atlanta. Who will step up? Find out in Atlanta at MLW Super Series'22.  Learn more at: https://mlw.com/superseries22/. Mance Warner vs. Mads Krugger this Sunday in Atlanta Ol Mancer readies to scrap in the Deep South this Sunday (ATLANTA, GA) – Major League Wrestling today announced Mance Warner's first 1-on-1 match in MLW in nearly 3 years is set for MLW: SUPER SERIES'22 presented by MLA from greater Atlanta on Sunday, September 18 at the Space Event Center at 6100 Live Oak Pkwy in Norcross, Georgia 30093. The card is a FUSION TV taping, airing on beIN SPORTS nationwide on cable and dish and in over 60 countries around the world. Purchase tickets at http://www.LuchaTickets.com. The "Southern Psychopath" Mance Warner promises to crack open a few light beers and heads as he jumps in his pick up truck and drives down to Atlanta this Sunday for a big one-on-one encounter.  The bout marks Ol Mancer's first singles match in an MLW ring since February 2020, nearly 3 years ago. One of MLW's beloved fighters, the Bucksnort TN wrestler is one of the most unpredictable brawlers in league history. From his lariats to unorthodox fighting style, which often sees him use anything not nailed down, Mads Krugger will have his hands full when he collides with the eye poking hardcore hero to many. Standing across the ring is the menacing masked mercenary known as Mads Krugger. A vicious, unrelenting force in MLW for 2 years, this promises to be a war in the squared circle. Will Mance have his hand raised in glory? Will Mads Krugger conjure up pain and suffering in the Deep South for Ol Mancer? Find out in Atlanta at MLW Super Series'22.  Learn more at: https://mlw.com/superseries22/. Taya Valkyrie to defend Women's World Featherweight Title this Sunday in Atlanta Winner of 4-way Luchadora Eliminator to challenge same night for title (ATLANTA, GA) – Major League Wrestling today announced Taya Valkyrie (champion) vs. Winner of 4-Way AAA Luchadoras Eliminator for MLW: SUPER SERIES'22 presented by MLA from greater Atlanta on Sunday, September 18 at the Space Event Center at 6100 Live Oak Pkwy in Norcross, Georgia 30093. The card is a FUSION TV taping, airing on beIN SPORTS nationwide on cable and dish and in over 60 countries around the world. Purchase tickets at http://www.LuchaTickets.com. Taya Valkyrie will defend the Women's World Featherweight Championship at the historic Atlanta debut of Major League Wrestling this Sunday. The twist? MLW Matchmaker Cesar Duran will have Valkyrie defend the belt against the winner of the 4-way AAA luchadoras eliminator the same night!   "Who doesn't like surprises," states Cesar Duran. "As MLW's pipeline to my glorious luchadores, now my renegades will get not just one but TWO luchadora luchas at Super Series and maybe, just maybe a title change?!" "La Wera Loca" now readies for the unpredictable title threat for the four top ranked AAA luchadores. The 4-way AAA luchadoras eliminator at Super Series this Sunday will see Lady Shani vs. Lady Flammer vs. La Hiedra vs. Reina Dorada.  Which luchadora will punch their ticket to not just a title match but possibly championship gold?  Find out in Atlanta at MLW Super Series'22.  Peach State Prize Fight Invitational to take place at Super Series in Atlanta Sept 18 Is anyone tough enough to grapple Georgia's Alex Kane for 5 minutes? (ATLANTA, GA) – Major League Wrestling today announced Alex Kane's Peach State Prize Fight Invitational for MLW: SUPER SERIES'22 presented by MLA from greater Atlanta on Sunday, September 18 at the Space Event Center at 6100 Live Oak Pkwy in Norcross, Georgia 30093. The card is a FUSION TV taping, airing on beIN SPORTS nationwide on cable and dish and in over 60 countries around the world. Purchase tickets at http://www.LuchaTickets.com. BOMAYE Fight Club's press secretary issued the following: Georgia's greatest grappler of all-time humbly invites the public to see their hero, the most celebrated wrestler in the state's rich history, compete in the first-ever Peach State Prize Fight Invitational. The Peach State Prize Fight Invitational is sponsored exclusively by the BOMAYE Fight Club, a key initiative of their on-going community outreach strategy. Any and all grapplers with superb athletic ability are welcomed to step up and try to test their prowess against the decorated grappler, the self-proclaimed Atlanta adonis, Alex Kane.  If they can last just 5 minutes in an exhibition against the the “Suplex Assassin” without being pinned, knocked out or having the referee stop the fight, the challenger will win $2,250 (USD). "It's a win-win! You either get a stack of cash or an all expense paid trip to Suplex Island, there is no losing in this incredible opportunity," says Kane. The question is, who will step up in this prize fight to challenge grappling great Alex Kane? Find out in Atlanta at MLW Super Series'22.  Learn more at: https://mlw.com/superseries22/. CARD World Heavyweight Championship Alex Hammerstone (champion) vs. Bandido  (AAA) Street Fight Jacob Fatu vs. Willie Mack World Middleweight Championship Myron Reed (champion) vs. Shun Skywalker (DRAGONGATE) National Openweight Championship Davey Richards (champion) vs. SB KENTo (DRAGONGATE) ¡Lucha Libre Trios Match! Microman, Laredo Kid & Komander vs. Taurus, Gino Medina & Mini Abismo Negro 4-Way AAA Luchadoras Eliminator: Lady Shani vs. Lady Flammer vs. La Hiedra vs. Reina Dorada Alex Kane's Peach State Prize Fight Invitational  Also scheduled to appear: Women’s World Featherweight Champion Taya Valkyrie  Mance Warner The Samoan SWAT Team Plus more! More talent and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. Buy tickets today at http://www.luchatickets.com  Tickets can be purchased locally at:  Supermercado del Ahorro  Discolandia Plaza Fiesta  EVENT FAQ Major League Wrestling shows are interactive. Fans get to not only experience major league action in the ring but have the opportunity to meet some of their favorites before bell time. MEET AND GREETS There will be several meet and greet opportunities featuring Major League Wrestling wrestlers and personalities.