MLW issued the following press release announcing that Jacob Fatu will be defending his National Openweight Championship against Calvin Tankman at the July 8th Never Say Never event from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Full details, including an updated look at the show card, can be found below.
Major League Wrestling (MLW®) today announced Jacob Fatu (champion) vs. Calvin Tankman for the National Openweight Championship at Never Say Never live and exclusively on FITE+ Saturday, July 8 at Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena.
Grab tickets at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15.
The ring WILL be reinforced as Jacob Fatu defends his newly won National Openweight Championship for the first time LIVE and exclusively on FITE+!
Fatu will rumble with former World Tag Team Champion Calvin Tankman! Call it a championship hoss fight. Call it a super heavyweight showdown. Call it what you want but what happens when the unstoppable force collides with an immovable object?
It’s a colossal championship clash featuring two of the most talented heavyweights in wrestling.
Get your tickets and see it go down Saturday, July 8 in Philadelphia at http://www.MLW2300.com.
NEVER SAY NEVER FITE+ CARD
World Heavyweight Championship
Hammerstone (champion) vs. Alex Kane (with Mr. Thomas)National Openweight Championship
Jacob Fatu (champion) vs. Calvin Tankman
Fans Bring The Weapons! World Tag Team Championship
The Samoan SWAT Team (champions) vs. The Calling
Timothy Thatcher vs. “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams
MLW World Featherweight Title vs. wXw World Women’s Title:
Delmi Exo vs. Ava EverettB3CCA performs LIVE!
FUSION TV TAPING BOUTS
Microman & Mane Event vs. The FBI & Jesus Rodriguez
Ichiban vs. TJ Crawford
O’Shay Edwards debut
Gene Snisky in action!
Tiara James debut
Some of the athletes and talent signed to compete and appear include:
BOMAYE Fight Club
Mance Warner
Willie Mack
Sam Adonis
1 Called Manders
Mr. Thomas
Matthew Justice
Matt Striker
Mandy León
Mister Saint Laurent
Sam Laterna
Plus MORE
More athletes and matches will be announced at MLW.com.
Tickets start at $15 at MLW2300.com. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.
*** SPECIAL 7PM FUSION TV TAPING START TIME ***
FITE+ Premium Live Event broadcast begins at 8PM ET.General Public Doors Open: 5:30 p.m. with a special bell time of: 7:00pm.
The venue is located at: 2300 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19148.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.: Fusion Showtime8:00 p.m.: MLW premium live event on FITE+
The world of MLW never stops. See you at the historic 2300 Arena for Major League Wrestling!
MORE ABOUT THE 2300 ARENA
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. The 2300 Arena also hosts fashion shows, corporate and private parties, political rallies, conventions and more.The venue is located at: 2300 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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 and Mexico, including New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Tijuana.
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.