For Battle Riot IV, MLW has announced Taya Valkyrie vs. Brittany Blake.
At Battle Riot IV, the MLW featherweight division action will continue with Valkyrie vs. Blake, as well as Scarlett Bordeaux’s in-ring debut. Scarlett’s opponent has yet to be determined.
In a match that will appear in the coming weeks, Taya faced Holidead to determine the inaugural MLW Women’s Featherweight Champion. You may find out who became the first-ever champion by clicking here.
In other Battle Riot IV news, MLW has pulled the advertisement for Budd Heavy for the 40-man match. Bandido was also removed from the 40-man event after his title match with MLW World Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone was announced. They have 16 spots available for the match right now, and some surprises will be revealed on the night of the show.
The Melrose Ballroom in New York City will host MLW Battle Riot IV on Thursday, June 23. There will also be an MLW Fusion TV taping at the event. The updated card is as follows:
MLW World Heavyweight Title Match
Bandido vs. Alex Hammerstone (c)
Battle Riot IV Match
Killer Kross, Lince Dorado, Marshall Von Erich, Ross Von Erich, MLW National Openweight Champion Alex Kane, MLW World Tag Team Champion Calvin Tankman, MLW World Tag Team Champion EJ Nduka, Jacob Fatu, Matt Cross, Mini Abismo Negro, Lance Anoa’i, Juicy Finau, Richard Holliday with Alicia Atout, KC Navarro, 16 names TBA
Winner receives a future World Title match at their choosing.
Taya Valkyrie vs. Brittany Blake
Scarlett Bordeaux vs. TBA
Plus appearances by Davey Richards, nZo, Aramis, Arez, Cesar Duran, Mads Krugger, Microman, Myron Reed, 5150, Gino Medina, Savio Vega, and others