MLW Fusion

MLW Fusion
Genre Professional wrestling
Created by Court Bauer
Starring MLW Roster
Narrated by Rich Bocchini
Matt Striker
Tony Schiavone
Opening theme "Bait" by Sempe
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 24 (as of October 6, 2018)
Production
Executive producer(s) Sean O'Heir
Nelson Sweglar[1][2]
Camera setup Multicamera setup
Running time 60 minutes
Release
Original network beIN Sports United States
beIN Sports Spain (2018 (2018)–present)
Picture format HDTV 1080p
Original release April 20, 2018 (2018-04-20) – present
External links
Website

MLW Fusion is a professional wrestling television series produced by Major League Wrestling (MLW), featuring the professional wrestlers of Major League Wrestling competing in matches, along with interviews from them. These elements together create and further the storylines of MLW. The show airs weekly on beIN Sports in the United States and Spain.[3][4][5][6][7]

Production

Major League Wrestling announced their partnership with beIN Sports on March 30, 2018, stating that beIN Sports would air a weekly television series featuring MLW Fusion[8] and subsequently announced their television tapings would take place at Gilt Nightclub in Orlando, Florida.[9][10][11] On May 25, 2018 MLW announced that MLW Fusion would be air to Friday nights beginning on April 20.[4] The program began airing weekly starting July 12, 2018 on beIN Sports United States.[12] On September 19, it was announced that MLW sign a deal with beIN Sports Spanish to air MLW Fusion in Spanish.[13]

Filming locations

Most of the episodes of MLW Fusion had been taped at Gilt Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. In May 2018, MLW announced they would be holding television tapings at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City, New York on July 19, marking the first time tapings were held away from Florida.[14]

Special episodes

EpisodeDateNotes
MLW Fusion: Battle Riot Special [15] July 19, 2018 Featured the first ever Battle Riot match

Roster

The wrestlers featured on Major League wrestling take part in non-scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers are portrayed as either villains or heroes in the non-scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match.

Commentators

CommentatorsDates
Rich Bocchini and Tony SchiavoneJanuary 11, 2018 – July 19, 2018
Matt Striker and Tony SchiavoneJuly 19, 2018 – present

References

  1. ↑ "Major League Wrestling: Fusion (TV Series 2018– ) - Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
  2. ↑ Barasso, Justin (March 8, 2018). "Bruce Prichard Joins Major League Wrestling". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  3. ↑ "MLW: FUSION DEBUTS TONIGHT AT 8 PM ON BEIN SPORTS, COMPLETE DETAILS". PWInsider.com. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
  4. 1 2 "Jeff Jarrett Reviving Global Force Wrestling, Hulk Hogan Appearance, Tonight's 'MLW Fusion' Preview". WrestlingInc.com. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
  5. ↑ "MLW Fusion Results - 4/20/18 (Debut show on beIN Sports with Austin Aries, Pentagon Jr) - WWE News and Results, RAW and Smackdown Results, Impact News, ROH News". wrestleview.com. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
  6. ↑ "MLW Intimidation Games TV taping details, tickets on sale now - Pro Wrestling Dot Net". prowrestling.net. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
  7. ↑ "Major League Wrestling Signs TV Deal". prowrestlingsheet.com. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
  8. ↑ "BEIN SPORTS ADDS MAJOR LEAGUE WRESTLING TO ITS GROWING SPORTS ROSTER". Major League Wrestling. March 30, 2018. Retrieved 2018-06-16.
  9. ↑ "Orlando Sentinel - We are currently unavailable in your region". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
  10. ↑ "Matches set for 5/3 MLW Fusion TV Taping in Orlando - WWE News and Results, RAW and Smackdown Results, Impact News, ROH News". wrestleview.com. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
  11. ↑ "SIX MAN TAG ADDED TO STACKED MLW MAY 3RD MLW BEIN SPORTS TV TAPING IN ORLANDO". PWInsider.com. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
  12. ↑ "MLW RETURNING TO ORLANDO TONIGHT WITH FUSION TV TAPING, COMPLETE DETAILS". PWInsider.com. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
  13. ↑ "MLW SIGNS DEAL TO LAUNCH SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSION OF FUSION, NEW SIGNINGS, CHANGES TO SCHEDULE, PILLMAN AND MORE NEWS". Pro Wrestling Insider. September 19, 2018. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
  14. ↑ "MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCED FOR MLW NYC DEBUT NEXT MONTH". PWInsider. 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  15. ↑ "beIN SPORTS TO AIR TWO HOUR MLW SPECIAL: MLW BATTLE RIOT, FRIDAY, JULY 27". PWInsider.com. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
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