Former WWE Star Set To Return To MLW

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A former WWE star is set to make their debut in MLW.

John Morrison was released from WWE in November 2021. Since then, the former Intercontinental Champion has appeared for AEW, AAA and various independent promotions.

Major League Wrestling announced today that former WWE star John Morrison will make his return to the company for their upcoming Blood & Thunder event on Saturday, January 7 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

MLW issued the following statement:

Johnny Fusion (f/k/a John Morrison) is coming to MLW in Philly
Get tickets at MLW2300.com

Major League Wrestling today announced Johnny Fusion (formally known as John Morrison) will return make his return at MLW Blood & Thunder on Saturday, January 7 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

Tickets start at $15 at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. 

The card is a FUSION TV taping, airing on beIN SPORTS nationwide on cable and dish, streaming on Pro Wrestling TV, and in over 60 countries around the world.
 
For the first time in over 4 years, John Hennigan — whose surnames also include Morrison, Mundo, and Impact, will bring both substance and style when he steps into the ring on January 7th, competing under the name “Johnny Fusion.” 
 
Over the last several years, Johnny Fusion has been busy. From main eventing some of the sport’s biggest events to appearing in SURVIVOR on CBS and starring in Boone: The Bounty Hunter, Johnny Fusion is seemingly ben en fuego. 

No stranger to MLW, Johnny Fusion, tore it up against the likes of Shane Strickland, Darby Allin and others in MLW during his last stint. With a reloaded MLW roster featuring the likes of Davey Richards, Alex Hammerstone, Jacob Fatu and many others, expect some dream matches on the horizon.
 
Perhaps a reunion could be in the mix for Johnny Fusion, who has history with the ruthless Cesar Duran.
 
Plus, the reigning Women’s World Featherweight Champion Taya Valkyrie happens to be Johnny Fusion’s wife. Could a new power couple be in play in 2023 in MLW?
 
The scenarios are endless as Johnny Fusion readies to hit the ring in Philadelphia Saturday night, January 7th. 

See Johnny Fusion Saturday night, January 7th at MLW Blood & Thunder in Philadelphia!

Major League Wrestling returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday, January 7. Buy tickets at http://MLW2300.com. 

CARD:
World Heavyweight Championship
Alex Hammerstone vs. YAMATO (DragonGate)

Jacob Fatu vs. Ben-K (DragonGate)

Some of the athletes and talent signed to compete and appear include:

• Alex Kane and the Bomaye Fight Club
• Real1
• Johnny Fusion
• Davey Boy Smith Jr. & The Billington Bulldogs
• World Tag Team Champions Hustle & Power (EJ Nduka & Calvin Tankman)
• Lince Dorado
• Women’s World Featherweight Champion Taya Valkyrie 
• Microman
• National Openweight Champion Davey Richards
• Mance Warner
• Delirious 
• Sam Adonis
• Billie Starkz
• Cesar Duran
• The Samoan SWAT Team
• The FBI
• La Estrella
• Plus MORE wrestlers will be announced soon at MLW.com.

Buy tickets at MLW2300.com. Tickets start at $15. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.
 
DAY OF EVENT INFO
The schedule is as follows:

6:00 p.m.: Early entry for First Row Ticket Holders
6:30 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders)
7:30 p.m.: Showtime

MORE ABOUT THE VENUE
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.

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 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 worldwide on beIN Sports, Pro Wrestling TV, Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom and in over 60 countries and counting.

MLW events showcase diversity and the full spectrum of professional wrestling, with athletes representing countries around the world with fighting styles, including: technical, Japanese strong style, lucha libre, King’s Road brawling, MMA, catch wrestling, hybrid wrestling, submission grappling and other disciplines.

For more information visit MLW.com and follow MLW on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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