MLW have not put on a live show since back in March, the last live event was the AAA x MLW Superseries in Mexico, but it seems they have been busy behind the scenes recently signing Jacob Fatu to a new multi year deal, that will see compete in MLW till 2025. (https://teamvenommedia.wixsite.com/index/post/jacob-fatu-re-signs-with-mlw).
That’s not all MLW have been up to recently, signing exclusive deals with a brand new streaming service, as well as signing a strategic rights partnership with a sport media giant.
MLW Signs with new streaming service DOE TV
MLW have signed a distribution deal with the brand new streaming service Digital Original Entertainment (DOE), bringing their world class brand of wrestling entertainment to DOE TV network. DOE TV is set to launch this fall, the streaming network will be available through all internet connected TV Platforms such as Android devices, Apple Devices, Amazon Fire Sticks, as well as X box and Playstation. MLW flagship show MLW fusion is set debut in September on the DOE TV network.
DOE TV Network, is an 100% black owned television network and streaming service, the company is operated by CEO Ron Williams. DOE’s goal is to maintain excellence, diversity, Story telling and programming. DOE TV produces several original channels and programming including Sports, documentaries, talk shows and more, the network provides the largest domestic and international original content for an internet television streaming service.
MLW COO Jared St. Lauren had this to say on the deal;
“We’re thrilled that Doe TV Network viewers will get to see all of the world class fighters MLW has to offer starting this fall, Whether it’s World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu, World Middleweight Champion Myron Reed or any of the other incredible athletes in Major League Wrestling, anybody who tunes into the Doe TV Network can expect all of the action and excitement MLW is known for.”
DOE TV CEO Ron Williams would go on to say;
“At DOE TV Network we are super excited about bringing Major League Wrestling to our network this fall”
MLW Announce Strategic Partnership with WAVE.tv for social distribution
MLW have announced that they have engaged in a strategic partnership with Sport Media giant Wave.TV. Wave.tv are a Sport Media streaming company with channels on Facebook, Twitter, Snap Chat YouTube and many others with over 60 million followers, they are a sport media company for the Gen Z fan. The agreement will see both MLW athletes and league content to Wave.TV many social media portfolios in particular Wave.TV combat sport channels “HAYMAKERS”. MLW will have Highlights and archive footage streamed to many of Wave.TV generation Z and millennial sport fans.
MLW CEO and Founder Court Bauer said this on deal;
“Wrestling has the most active social media fan base in combat sports, so being able to expand and connect with fans in a deeper sense to share our immersive rivalries, fights and athletes with WAVE.tv is a great next step for us,”
Daniel Maas, a VP of Wave.TV went on to add;
“As the fastest growing pro-wrestling property in the world, we’re incredibly excited to partner with MLW to package and reimagine their amazing content for today’s modern sports fan across WAVE.tv’s portfolio of media brands,”
Scheduled Shows, subject to change
MLW fusion, Dallas Ft/Worth, October 3rd 2020
Battle Riot III, Phildelphia, December 5th 2020
Never Say Never, NYC, Feburary 4th 2021
Intimidation Games, Chicago, June 5th 2021
MLW is free on YouTube and currently there are still no new shows airing, however each and every week you can catch PULP Fusion, where you can catch up on all the latest Promo’s from the stars of MLW. MLW are also airing original MLW Underground shows, highlighting the amazing history of MLW and its former stars.
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