MLW Super Series (2022)

MLW Super Series (2022)
PromotionMajor League Wrestling
Lucha Libre AAA World Wide
Dragon Gate
DateSeptember 18, 2022
CityNorcross, Georgia
VenueSpace Events Center
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Super Series (2022) was a professional wrestling supercard event produced by Major League Wrestling (MLW), in conjunction with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) and Dragon Gate. It took place on September 18, 2022, at the Space Events Center in Norcross, Georgia. It was the second event in the MLW Super Series chronology, following AAA vs MLW in 2020, and served as a television taping for MLW Fusion.

Production

Background

MLW.com revealed on January 2, 2021, that discussions were being had to promote a second Super Series event.[1] Over a year later on July 19, 2022, MLW.com revealed plans to hold a 2022 Super Series event with other promotions.[2] On July 22, 2022, the event was officially announced to be taking place on September 18, with MLW making its Atlanta metropolitan area debut at the Space Event Center in Norcross, Georgia.[3][4] Promotions participating in the event include Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA)[5] and Dragon Gate.[6]

Storylines

The show featured several professional wrestling matches that resulted from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.[7]

Several talent from MLW's partners, as well as free agents via MLW's "Open Door" Policy, made appearances at the event, including Dragon Gate's SB Kento,[8] and free agent Willie Mack.[9]

At Battle Riot IV, MLW World Heavyweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone was originally supposed to defend the title against Bandido, but an injury sustained by the latter at Triplemanía XXX: Tijuana forced Bandido to withdraw. Hammerstone would retain his title against Richard Holliday in a falls count anywhere match at the event.[10] On August 8, MLW announced that Bandido will get his title match with Hammerstone at Super Series.[11][12]

On August 16, MLW announced that Dragon Gate's Shun Skywalker would take part at the Super Series.[13] On August 30, Skywalker released a video calling out MLW World Middleweight Champion Myron Reed.[14] Two days later, Reed released a response accepting the challenge,[15] and a match for the title was made official for the event.[16][17]

Results

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes
1Lady Flammer defeated Lady Shani, La Hiedra, and Reina Dorada by pinfallFour-way match to determine the #1 contender to the MLW World Women's Featherweight Championship[18]8:04
2Shun Skywalker (with Davey Richards) defeated Myron Reed (c) by pinfallSingles match for the MLW World Middleweight Championship[17]10:59
3The Samoan SWAT Team (Lance Anoa'i and Juicy Finau) (with Jacob Fatu) defeated La Anexion (Mark Davidson and Angel Fashion) by pinfallTag team match[19]4:23
4Star Roger defeated Cosmos by pinfallSingles match10:45
5Davey Richards (c) defeated SB Kento by submissionSingles match for the MLW National Openweight Championship[20]10:28
6Alex Kane (with Myron Reed, Suge D, Bobby Flaco, Jose Manuel, and Shoota Gabe) defeated D3 by pinfall$2,250 Peach State Prize Fight Invitational
Had D3 lasted 5 minutes with Kane, he would have won $2,250[21]		2:03
7Alexander Hammerstone (c) defeated Bandido by pinfallSingles match for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship[12]16:04
8Mance Warner defeated Mads KrüggerTables match[22]7:38
9EJ Nduka defeated Sultan del Aire by pinfallSingles match2:54
10Jacob Fatu defeated Willie Mack by pinfallSingles match[23]11:00
11Taya Valkyrie (c) defeated Lady Flammer by pinfallSingles match for the MLW World Women's Featherweight Championship[24]8:48
12Laredo Kid, Komander, and Microman defeated Mini Abismo Negro, Gino Medina, and Taurus (with Dr. Dax) by pinfallLoser Leaves Town Trios match[25]
Since Microman pinned Medina, Medina was forced to leave MLW; had Microman been pinned or submitted, he would have been forced to leave.		17:50
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

References

  1. ^ "2021 Super Series talks underway". Major League Wrestling. July 19, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "International promoters plan Super Series '22". Major League Wrestling. January 2, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  3. ^ "MLW debuts in Atlanta this September with Super Series". Major League Wrestling. July 22, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  4. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (July 22, 2022). "MLW Announces Atlanta Debut With 'Super Series'". Fightful. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  5. ^ "Lucha Libre AAA to participate in Super Series". Major League Wrestling. August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  6. ^ "DRAGONGATE enters the Super Series". Major League Wrestling. August 15, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  7. ^ Grabianowski, Ed. "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks, Inc. Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on November 29, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  8. ^ "SB KENTo added to Super Series". Major League Wrestling. August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  9. ^ "Willie Mack goes Major League". Major League Wrestling. September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  10. ^ Jason, Josh (June 23, 2022). "MLW Battle Riot IV spoilers: Former WWE NXT wrestler debuts Additionally, a former Impact World Champion returned to the company". f4wonline.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  11. ^ Tessier, Colin (August 8, 2022). "Alex Hammerstone To Defend MLW World Heavyweight Title At MLW Super Series". Fightful. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  12. ^ a b "Hammerstone vs Bandido signed for Super Series'22". Major League Wrestling. August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  13. ^ "Shun Skywalker of DRAGONGATE to make debut Sept 18". Major League Wrestling. August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  14. ^ "Shun Skywalker calls out MLW Champion". Major League Wrestling. August 30, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  15. ^ "Interpromotional title fight is SET". Major League Wrestling. September 1, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  16. ^ Russell, Skyler (September 1, 2022). "MLW Middleweight Title Match Set For MLW Super Series". Fightful. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  17. ^ a b "DRAGONGATE's Shun Skywalker vs. Myron Reed for World Middleweight Title at Super Series". Major League Wrestling. September 1, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  18. ^ "4-way AAA Luchadora Eliminator signed for Super Series in Atlanta Sept 18". Major League Wrestling. September 9, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
  19. ^ "Samoan SWAT Team hits Atlanta this Sunday". Major League Wrestling. September 16, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  20. ^ "Davey Richards vs. SB KENTo National Openweight Championship signed". Major League Wrestling. September 6, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  21. ^ "Peach State Prize Fight Invitational to take place in Atlanta". Major League Wrestling. September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  22. ^ "Mance Warner vs. Mads Krugger this Sunday in Atlanta". Major League Wrestling. September 16, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  23. ^ "Jacob Fatu vs. Willie Mack signed for Atlanta". Major League Wrestling. September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  24. ^ "Taya Valkyrie defends World Featherweight Title this Sunday in Atlanta". Major League Wrestling. September 16, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  25. ^ "Lucha Trios match signed for Super Series". Major League Wrestling. September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.