MLW Open Draft
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The MLW Open Draft was a
stables (referred to by MLW as "fight teams") among eight rounds, beginning on May 20, 2021 and concluding on July 10, 2021.[a][1]
Background
On April 21, 2021, it was announced that MLW would hold their first event with ticketed fans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic on July 10.[2] This event would mark the first time that live ticketed fans would attend a MLW event since AAA vs MLW in March 2020.[2]
As part of the preparations for the return to live touring,
Azteca Underground.[8] Azteca Underground, 5150, American Top Team, Contra Unit, The Dynasty, Injustice, Team Filthy, and MLW were the stables that wrestlers could possibly get drafted to. The draft began on May 20.[9]
Selections
The first round of the open draft began on May 20 with various wrestlers, including both members of the MLW roster and free agents, being drafted in the succeeding rounds. The final round concluded on July 10 at Battle Riot III.[10]
Round 1 (May 20)
| Wrestler(s) | Fight team |
|---|---|
| Marshall and Ross Von Erich | MLW[11] |
| Gino Medina | |
King Muertes |
Azteca Underground[12]
|
| Davey Richards | MLW[13][14] |
Round 2 (May 27)
| Wrestler(s) | Fight team |
|---|---|
| Gringo Loco | MLW[15] |
| Tom Lawlor | Team Filthy[15] |
King Mo |
American Top Team[15] |
| Alex Kane[16] |
Round 3 (June 3)
| Wrestler(s) | Fight team |
|---|---|
| Savio Vega | MLW[17] |
| Zenshi[17] | |
| Lee Moriarty[18] | |
Aramís |
Azteca Underground[19] |
Round 4 (June 10)
| Wrestler(s) | Fight team |
|---|---|
| Calvin Tankman | MLW[20] |
| Mads Krügger | Contra Unit[20] |
| Arez | Azteca Underground[21] |
Round 5 (June 17)
| Wrestler(s) | Fight team |
|---|---|
| TJP | MLW[22] |
| Violence is Forever (Dominic Garrini and Kevin Ku) | Team Filthy[22] |
Round 6 (June 24)
| Wrestler(s) | Fight team |
|---|---|
| Ikuro Kwon, Josef Samael, and Daivari | Contra Unit[23] |
| Bu Ku Dao | MLW[23] |
| E. J. Nduka[24][25] |
Round 7 (July 1)
| Wrestler(s) | Fight team |
|---|---|
| Jordan Oliver | Injustice[26] |
| Kit Osbourne | Team Filthy[26] |
| Matt Cross | Azteca Underground[27][28] |
Round 8 (July 10)
| Wrestler(s) | Fight team |
|---|---|
| Danny Rivera | 5150[29] |
| Slice Boogie | 5150[30] |
| Dr. Julius Smokes | 5150[31] |
Notes
- bookers as the draft is a storyline.
References
- ^ "Inaugural Open Draft kicks off Thursday". Major League Wrestling. May 18, 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ a b "🚨 MLW to return with crowds July 10". Major League Wrestling. April 21, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Alicia Atout with BREAKING NEWS tonight on FUSION". Major League Wrestling. May 5, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ Jeremy Thomas (May 5, 2021). "MLW Announces Open Draft, Will Take Place Online". 411Mania. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ Jason Powell (May 5, 2021). "MLW Fusion Results: Powell's review of the season finale featuring Lio Rush vs. Myron Reed for the MLW Middleweight Championship, El Jefe's arrival, Laredo Kid vs. Gringo Loco, Richard Holliday in action". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "🚨 Azteca Underground's El Jefe REVEALED!". Major League Wrestling. May 6, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ Marc Middleton (May 7, 2021). "Salina De La Renta Confirms Her MLW Departure, Comments On Possibly Going To WWE". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ Justin Barrasso (May 13, 2021). "MLW's Court Bauer on Azteca Underground: 'We're Very Excited to Show Where This Goes Next'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Supershow the Game to sponsor 2021 Open Draft". Major League Wrestling. May 12, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Open Draft to conclude at Battle Riot". Major League Wrestling. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ "2021 Open Draft Round 1 Results". Major League Wrestling. June 3, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Muertes signs multi-year deal with MLW". Major League Wrestling. June 3, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ Joseph Currier (May 20, 2021). "DAVEY RICHARDS JOINS MLW ROSTER, WILL DEBUT THIS JULY". WON / F4W. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Davey Richards signs with MLW". Major League Wrestling. May 21, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "2021 Open Draft Round 2 Results". Major League Wrestling. May 27, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Alex Kane signs with MLW". Major League Wrestling. May 28, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ a b "2021 Open Draft Round 3 Results". Major League Wrestling. June 3, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ Josh Nason (June 3, 2021). "MLW ADDS LEE MORIARTY & ARAMIS FOR NEW SEASON, OPERA CUP TO RETURN". F4W / WON. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Aramis signs multi-year deal with MLW". Major League Wrestling. June 4, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ a b "2021 Open Draft Round 4 Results". Major League Wrestling. June 10, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Arez drafted by Cesar Duran". Major League Wrestling. June 10, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ a b "2021 Open Draft Round 5 Results". Major League Wrestling. June 17, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ a b "MLW Open Draft Round 6 results: EJ Nduka joins the promotion". Daily DDT. June 25, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "EJ Nduka signs with MLW". Major League Wrestling. June 24, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ Justin Barrasso (June 25, 2021). "Physically Imposing EJ Nduka Ready to Make His Mark in MLW After WWE Release". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ a b "2021 Open Draft Final Round Results". Major League Wrestling. July 1, 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Matt Cross returns to MLW". Major League Wrestling. July 1, 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ Josh Nason (July 1, 2021). "MATT CROSS JOINS MLW FOR NEW SEASON, TWO OTHERS RETURNING". WON / F4W. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "5150's Rivera signs with MLW". Major League Wrestling. September 8, 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ "Slice Boogie of 5150 inks deal". Major League Wrestling. September 10, 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ "Dr. Julius Smokes signs with MLW". Major League Wrestling. September 12, 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.