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MLW issued the following:<\/p>\n

MLW Fusion Preview: Opening Round of Opera Cup commences
TJP vs. Brian Pillman Jr. and Timothy Thatcher vs. Richard Holliday kick off the return of the classic tournament<\/em><\/p>\n

Matches:<\/u>
\u2022Opera Cup Opening Round Match:\u00a0Brian Pillman Jr. vs. TJP
\u2022Opera Cup Opening Round Match: Timothy Thatcher vs. Richard Holliday
\u2022King Mo in action<\/p>\n

For the first time in 71 years, the Opera Cup tournament returns. The opening round kicks off as the classic tournament gets underway featuring two bouts on FUSION.<\/p>\n

Decorated grappler TJP returns to MLW as he battles the fast and furious Brian Pillman Jr.<\/p>\n

With many sensing Pillman\u2019s ascension in the league imminent, the Rogue Prince\u2019s participation in the Opera Cup will be a critical stage in his progress.<\/p>\n

The flashy TJP backs\u00a0up his swagger in the squared circle using a hybrid wrestling style relying on lucha, strong style and technical wrestling to overwhelm adversaries.<\/p>\n

Will Pillman\u2019s tenacious albeit unorthodox approach\u00a0prevail?\u00a0Will the versatile veteran TJP advance in the Opera Cup?<\/p>\n

In the other opening round Opera Cup bout, pound-for-pound one of the most gifted grapplers in the world, Timothy Thatcher\u00a0looks to out-wrestle all and claim the prestigious Opera Cup and win the first tournament since 1948. Standing in his way: the\u00a0cosmopolitan\u00a0elitist Richard Holliday.<\/p>\n

Rarely does Thatcher face a man that can match him in power and size like Richard Holliday can. \u00a0A dynamic athlete, Holliday is an emerging world class caliber wrestler having won the World Tag Team Titles earlier this year.<\/p>\n

With self-proclaimed \u201cdynastic qualities,\u201d Holliday sees the Opera Cup as an opportunity to fast-track a singles career and make a statement by dominating. \u00a0Will Thatcher\u2019s quest for the cup be denied by the smug elitist?<\/p>\n

Back in Kauai, Ross and Marshall Von Erich seek out advice from their father Kevin after the shocking betrayal by \u201cTraitor\u201d Tom Lawlor.<\/p>\n

Tis the season for\u2026 the GIFT TRAIN? The Dynasty are in a giving mood\u2026 for themselves. What does Richard Holliday, MJF and Alex Hammerstone get each other?<\/p>\n

The courtship of \u201cThe Untouchable\u201d Gino Medina continues. Will the next big thing in MLW choose Konnan\u2026 or Salina de la Renta?<\/p>\n

Also, in action: King Mo will rumble in Queens as MMA royalty steps in the ring in his sophomore outing in Major League Wrestling.<\/p>\n

Join Rich Bocchini and AJ Kirsch from the Melrose Ballroom in New York City as the Opera Cup returns!<\/p>\n

About Major League Wrestling
Major League Wrestling (MLW\u00ae) is a sports media holding company\u00a0with a focus on professional wrestling sporting events\/programming, digital content and ancillary entertainment.<\/p>\n

The fastest growing wrestling league today, MLW\u2019s weekly TV series,\u00a0Major League Wrestling: FUSION<\/em>, airs Saturday nights 9pm ET \/ 6pm PT on beIN SPORTS in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. \u00a0Wrestling fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland can watch FUSION on FreeSports Tuesday nights at 10pm. \u00a0In Israel, FUSION airs at 6:10pm on Ego Total.<\/p>\n

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MLW Fusion streams for free every Saturday night at 10pm ET on\u00a0YouTube.com\/MajorLeagueWrestling.<\/p>\n

MLW features a roster full of high profile fighters and on-air talent from around the world including: CONTRA Unit, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Ross and Marshall Von Erich, The Dynasty, Low Ki, LA Park, Salina de la Renta, Myron Reed and Injustice, Mance Warner, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Brian Pillman and many more.<\/p>\n

MLW is the parent company of the MLW Radio Network, the leading provider of professional wrestling podcasts in the world with 5-6 podcasts in the top iTunes 100 in the sports category on the average day.<\/p>\n

Like MLW on Facebook:\u00a0http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/majorleaguewrestling
Follow MLW on Twitter:\u00a0http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/MLW
Follow MLW on Instagram:\u00a0http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/majorleaguewrestling
Learn more about MLW at:\u00a0http:\/\/www.MLW.com<\/p>\n

Contact:
Mila Guzm\u00e1n
Head of Media Relations
[email protected]<\/p>\n

Credentials:
Interested in covering an MLW card live? Sit in the press box with access to wrestlers, front office and more. Inquiry:\u00a0[email protected].<\/p>\n

Business Inquiries:
For general business inquires, visit:\u00a0https:\/\/mlw.com\/contact-2\/.<\/p>\n

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