You can officially pencil in a new competitor for the next Battle Riot.
On Wednesday, Major League Wrestling announced the addition of Jacob Fatu for their upcoming MLW Battle Riot V event.
MLW released the following announcement today:
Jacob Fatu enters Battle RIOT V
Can the “Samoan Werewolf” go back-to-back?
MLW today announced Jacob Fatu as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle RIOT V when MLW returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday, April 8.
? Grab tickets at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15.
The winner of last year’s Battle RIOT has officially entered Battle RIOT V!
Fresh off the greatest World Heavyweight Championship bout in Major League Wrestling history, Fatu looks to get right back in the mix by setting his sights on winning his second consecutive RIOT.
Fatu, the 12th participant to join the 40-wrestler extravaganza, is instantly an odds-on favorite to win the RIOT.
Could a Hammerstone/Fatu trilogy be on the horizon?
40 wrestlers will riot in Philly as one combatant looks to outlast 39 others and earn a world title shot anytime, anywhere against Alex Hammerstone.
Battle RIOT entrants:
Jacob Fatu
John Hennigan
Raven
Willie Mack
Alex Kane
Rickey Shane Page
Shigehiro Irie
Lance Anoa’i
Sam Adonis
Mr. Thomas
1 Called Manders
Jimmy Lloyd
More entrants and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com.
The Battle RIOT V will air exclusively on delay on REELZ on Tuesday April 25 at 10e/p.
WHAT IS THE BATTLE RIOT?
A mash-up of a battle Royale and anything goes street fight, this super-sized main event will feature 40 wrestlers with new participants entering the ring every 60 seconds.
There will be surprises! There will be legends! There will be WTF entries… and there will be no disqualifications!
Elimination is by pinfall, submission or by throwing an individual over the top rope.
Anything is possible in a Battle Riot!
WHAT DOES THE WINNER GET?
The winner gets a World Heavyweight Title Shot anywhere, anytime! It could be that night; it could be in 6 months. The challenger has the key to unlock an instant title shot against whoever the champion is!
More athletes and matches will be announced at MLW.com.
Jacob Fatu enters Battle RIOT V https://t.co/OSE75NUsZM
— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) March 22, 2023