MLW Fusion is an American professional wrestling streaming television program produced by Major League Wrestling (MLW) that premiered on April 20, 2018. Originally airing on beIN Sports USA, Fusion moved to MLW's YouTube channel in 2020; with beIN Sports now airing replays on Saturdays. From November 10, 2022, to February 2, 2023, the series would stream on Pro Wrestling TV.
A thirteen-part mini-series, titled MLW Fusion: Alpha (stylized as MLW Fusion: ALPHA), aired from September 22 to December 16, 2021. A second mini-series, MLW Azteca, aired from Thursday January 6 to February 3, 2022.MLW AZTECA anthology mini series coming
History 2018–2020
Major League Wrestling announced their partnership with beIN Sports on March 30, 2018, in which the network would air a weekly television series. Subsequently, MLW announced their television tapings would take place at Gilt Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. MLW Fusion aired on Friday nights beginning on April 20, 2018. On September 19, MLW announced a deal for the show to be streamed through FITE TV, and to air on beIN Sports in Spanish.
On November 29, MLW announced that Fusion would be broadcast live for the first time on its December 14 episode, during MLW's Zero Hour event. Since then the company continued to air periodic live specials.
In January 2019, Fusion added its first international broadcast partner, EGO TV in Israel. In February 2019, MLW announced that Fusion would be moving from Friday to Saturday nights.
After the conclusion of the MLW vs AAA Super Series on the May 9, 2020, episode, Fusion went on a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A spinoff series, titled Pulp Fusion, was uploaded weekly on MLW's YouTube channel in the interim beginning on May 29, 2020.MLW Debuts New Weekly Digital Series Pulp Fusion
"The Restart", Fusion: Alpha, and Azteca (2020–2022)
On September 10, MLW announced that Fusion would move to Wednesday nights on fubo Sports Network. On October 10, they revealed Fusion would return on November 18 at 7pm EST and new episodes would also premiere on MLW's YouTube channel on the same night. With the move to YouTube and Fubo Sports, Fusion abandoned its original year-round, weekly format; a special "season finale" aired on May 5, 2021.
During the premiere of Battle Riot III on July 24, 2021, MLW announced a new season of Fusion to air on "a new home" in the Fall, and a new, four-part mini-series titled MLW Fusion: Alpha (stylized as MLW Fusion: ALPHA) to lead into the new season.Mini-series Fusion: ALPHA announced MLW.com Initially intended to air in August, Fusion: Alpha was later re-announced on September 6, 2021, as "a new season and series from MLW" to premiere on September 22 on MLW's YouTube channel, and would also air on Saturdays and Mondays on Bein Sports.Fusion: ALPHA premiere 2021/09/06 MLW.comFusion ALPHA premieres September 22, 2021/09/07/ MLW.com Beginning October 19, 2021, Fusion: Alpha also streamed on FITE TV.
On December 7, MLW announced that the series finale of Fusion: Alpha would air on December 15, 2021, though the final episode would instead air on December 16.Fusion ALPHA Preview: Tajiri vs. Aoyagi, Park vs. Homicide.html MLW also announced a new "anthology mini-series" titled MLW Azteca, which was taped during the MLW Azteca/The Crash show in December 2021. The series premiered on Thursday January 6, 2022, on MLW's YouTube channel and FITE TV, and aired for five episodes.
2022–2023 During the January 27, 2022, episode of MLW Azteca, MLW announced that Fusion would return for a new season on February 10.MLW Azteca Results 1_27_22MLW Azteca Report: Alex Hammerstone vs. Octagon Jr. On the June 23 episode, they announced that the current season would end with the Kings of Colosseum special on July 14, 2022. During the finale, MLW announced that Fusion would return for a new season in the Fall.
On October 11, 2022, MLW announced a partnership with streaming platform Pro Wrestling TV (PWTV), bringing the promotion's programming library to the service beginning November 3. The new season of Fusion premiered on PWTV on November 10. On January 20, 2023, MLW announced a broadcast deal with U.S. cable channel Reelz to produce a new flagship show titled MLW Underground Wrestling, which premiered on February 7 and featured matches and segments that were originally taped for Fusion. Following its premiere, BeIN Sports ceased airing Fusion, and the show's February 9, 2023, episode was postponed.
On the April 11 episode of Underground Wrestling, MLW announced that Fusion would return and feature the 2023 Super Series.Underground Recap: Four-Way Fight In First-Ever League Dumpster Match On May 11, MLW's website revealed that the new season of Fusion would premiere on Bein Sports and Bein Sports Xtra in the U.S. and Canada, on Friday, May 26. The following day, MLW announced that the season would air first on the MLW YouTube channel, beginning on Thursday, May 25. On May 16, 2023, they announced that Fusion would also be included with a FITE+ subscription, as part of a larger partnership between MLW and FITE announced on May 2. MLW announced on May 24, 2023, that MLW Fusion would return to BeIN Sports on June 16; airing Fridays on BeIN Sports Xtra, and Saturdays on Bein Sports in the U.S. and Canada. Fusion instead returned to BeIN Sports on Saturday June 24, 2023.
Following the 2023 Fusion season finale, MLW revamped their event schedule to air two events every month; a live, premium event for Triller TV+ subscribers, and a free, taped special for BeIN Sports and MLW's YouTube channel.
2026–present During MLW x Don Gato Tequila: Lucha de los Muertos on November 20, 2025, it was announced that Fusion would return in 2026.[MLW x Don Gato _ Killer Kross vs Matt Riddle _ Full Replay - YouTube - 1:01:38|accessdate=February 4, 2026]
In May 2026, it was announced the new season of Fusion would premiere on Saturday May 30, with new episodes streaming at 6:05pm EST on YouTube. On May 26, MLW announced a partnership with Live Nation Entertainment to stream Fusion on Veeps globally.
Production Filming locations Initially, 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 outside the state of Florida. Subsequent tapings have been held at various venues around the United States.
From Fall 2020 until 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MLW returned to Gilt Nightclub to tape their programming behind closed doors. From July to December 2021, MLW programming was taped at the 2300 Arena from the promotion's home base in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Special episodes
Episode Date NotesbeIN Sports USA (2018–2020)Battle Riot July 27, 2018Featured the first ever Battle Riot matchWarGames September 14, 2018Featured the WarGames matchFright Night October 26, 2018Featured the first "Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal" matchMLW Fusion LiveDecember 14, 2018First ever live broadcastChristmas Day Special December 25, 2018Featured PCO and Brody King's last match in MLW. The special wasn't included in the series' official episode count.Major League Wrestling_ Fusion - Season 3 - IMDb SuperFightFebruary 2, 2019Special live broadcastIntimidation GamesMarch 2, 2019Special live broadcastMLW Fusion presented by Salina de la RentaMay 4, 2019First Fusion episode hosted by Salina de la Renta.MLW Fusion 2x19 "Pentagon Jr. vs LA Park 2, Low Ki vs. Daga" - Trakt.tvBattle Riot IIApril 5, 2019Special live broadcast featuring the Battle Riot matchFury RoadJune 1, 2019Special live broadcastMLW Fusion presented by Salina de la RentaJune 15, 2019Second Fusion episode hosted by Salina de la Renta.MLW Fusion 2x25 "Flamita vs. Horus, Callihan vs. Warner" - Trakt.tv.htmlKings of ColosseumJuly 6, 2019Special live broadcastWar ChamberSeptember 14, 2019Featured the War Chamber matchJimmy Havoc's SlaughterhouseOctober 19, 2019Fusion episode hosted by Jimmy Havoc.MLW Fusion 2x43 "Jimmy Havoc's Slaughterhouse" - Trakt.tv"Saturday Night SuperFight" pre-showNovember 2, 2019The live pre-show to MLW Saturday Night SuperFightMLW Fusion on ThanksgivingNovember 28, 2019Featured Jacob Fatu vs Ross Von Erich for the MLW World Heavyweight ChampionshipMLW Fusion 2x49 "MLW Fusion on Thanksgiving: Jacob Fatu vs Ross Von Erich | World Heavyweight Title Match" - TraktOpera Cup opening roundDecember 14, 2019The beginning of the 2019 Opera Cup.MLW Fusion 2x51 "Brian Pillman vs. TJP | Opera Cup Opening Round" - Trakt.tvMLW Fusion presented by The DynastyFebruary 15, 2020Fusion episode hosted by The Dynasty.MLW Fusion 3x07 "MLW Fusion #97 presented by Dynasty | Von Erichs vs. MJF & Holliday | Hammerstone vs. Aerostar + more" - Trakt.tvFusion 100March 7, 2020The 100th episode of MLW Fusion MLW Fusion 3x10 "Fusion #100 | Fatu vs. CIMA | Pillman vs. Havoc | Smith vs. Stevens" - Trakt.tvAAA vs MLWApril 18, 2020The beginning of the Super Series with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.MLW Fusion 3x15 "Super Series - Stage 1 | Alex Hammerstone vs. Laredo Kid | MLW AAA Super Series" - Trakt.tvFubo Sports Network / YouTube (2020–2021)The RestartNovember 18, 2020The return of Fusion after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Opera Cup opening roundNovember 25, 2020The beginning of the 2020 Opera Cup.MLW Fusion 3x29 "MLW Fusion #111: Opera Cup Opening Round" - Trakt.tvKings of ColosseumJanuary 6, 2021Special broadcastSalina de la Renta's MLW FusionJanuary 13, 2021Third Fusion episode hosted by Salina de la Renta.Filthy IslandFebruary 17, 2021Special episode of Fusion held in Hawaii at Tom Lawlor's Filthy Island.Never Say NeverMarch 31, 2021Special broadcastSeason FinaleMay 5, 2021Features the first appearance of Azteca Underground's Cesar Duran.Fusion Recap: Rush/Reed 2 Closes Out Season Finale, ‘El Jefe’ Reveals HimselfFusion: AlphaOpera Cup opening roundOctober 13, 2021The beginning of the 2021 Opera Cup.Fusion ALPHA Recap: 2021 Opera Cup Kicks Off With Tom Lawlor vs. Davey RichardsWar ChamberNovember 17, 2021Special broadcast▷ MLW Fusion Alpha, Episode 9 - Official Free Replay - FITE TVMLW Fusion on Thanksgiving 2021November 25, 2021Featured the ladder match for the vacant MLW National Openweight Championship▷ MLW Fusion Alpha, Episode 10 - Official Free Replay - FITE TVYouTube (2022)Season PremiereFebruary 10, 2022Featured Alexander Hammerstone vs Pagano in a Falls Count Anywhere match for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship.SuperFight March 10, 2022Special broadcastIntimidation Games April 28, 2022 Intimidation Games Recap: Hammerstone vs. Fatu vs. KruggerSpecial broadcastRise of the RenegadesJune 9, 2022 Rise of the Renegades previewSpecial broadcast; matches were taped at MLW Azteca Underground on April 1, 2022.Kings of ColosseumJuly 14, 2022 Major League Wrestling on Twitter_ _On July 14 at Kings of Colosseum, The long awaited match between World Heavyweight Champion @alexhammerstone and former Dynasty teammate @MostMarketable finally goes down! #MLWFusion ▶️Season FinalePro Wrestling TV (2022–2023)Season PremiereNovember 10, 2022Featured Myron Reed vs. La Estrella vs. Lince Dorado vs. Arez for the MLW World Middleweight Championship. The first episode of Fusion to air on Pro Wrestling TVMLW Fusion on Thanksgiving 2022November 24, 2022Featured Alexander Hammerstone vs Richard Holliday in a Falls Count Anywhere match for the MLW World Heavyweight ChampionshipStream Fusion on ThanksgivingYouTube (2023–present)Season PremiereMay 25, 2023Start of the 2023 Super Series in Tijuana, Mexico.Salina de la Renta's MLW FusionOctober 26, 2023Fourth Fusion episode hosted by Salina de la Renta.MLW Fusion on Thanksgiving 2023November 23, 2023Fourth Fusion Thanksgiving specialSeason FinaleDecember 14, 2023Featured Rickey Shane Page vs Akira for the MLW National Openweight ChampionshipTwo-hour season premiereMay 30, 2026Episodes 195 and 196MLW Fusion 200June 20, 2026Episodes 199 and 200
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