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MLW ANNOUNCES BATTLE RIOT QUALIFYING MATCH FOR CHICAGO

By Mike Johnson on 2019-02-20 11:03:00

Major League Wrestling issued the following:

DJZ AND ACE AUSTIN SQUARE OFF IN A BATTLE RIOT QUALIFYING MATCH IN CHICAGO NEXT SATURDAY
 

CHICAGO –  Next Saturday DJZ and Ace Austin will fight for the opportunity to get one step closer to a world championship title shot as they face off in a Battle Riot qualifying match.

MLW today announced a Battle Riot Qualifying Match: DJZ vs. Ace Austin for MLW: Intimidation Games at Cicero Stadium. The event will air live on beIN SPORTS on Saturday night March 2nd.

Tickets start at $10 at http://www.MLWTickets.com

Two men will walk into Cicero Stadium but only one will walk out with a guaranteed spot in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot.  This Battle Riot Qualifying Match is a key opportunity that guarantees a wrestler the chance to fight it out on April 5th.  The winner of the Battle Riot receives a title shot anytime, anywhere. 

The bout also has middleweight championship implications: both men are jockeying for a title shot and a win over the other will only pad the winner's resume for a crack at Teddy Hart's belt. 
The loser goes to the end of the line.

Ace Austin, who recently scored a controversial pin over Rich Swann, looks to seize the moment and continue his momentum.  

But can Ace Austin compete with DJZ's hometown support?  

DJZ, a native of Chicago, looks to fast track his 2019 goal of winning championship gold and a win over the up and coming Austin moves him within one win of a title shot. For if DJZ can qualify for the Battle Riot and win the April 5th match, he will be granted a title shot anytime anywhere.

Will DJZ light up Chicago or will Ace Austin punch his ticket to the Battle Riot?  Find out live in Chicago March 2nd at Cicero Stadium as MLW presents a live network special INTIMIDATION GAMES for beIN SPORTS (buy tickets).


Tickets to witness the event live in Chicago start at $10 at MLWTickets.com.  Tickets will also be available  day of show at the box office unless the event sells out in advance.

Buy General Admission tickets starting at $10 at MLWTickets.com.

Signed thus far for MLW INTIMIDATION GAMES in Chicago:

STEEL CAGE WORLD TITLE REMATCH:
"Filthy" Tom Lawlor (champion) vs. Low Ki (presented by Salina de la Renta)


WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
The Hart Foundation (champions) vs. MJF & Richard Holliday

¡LUCHA LIBRE: World Showcase Match!
Lucha Bros. (with Konnan) vs. Team AAA: Taurus & Laredo Kid


DEATH MATCH!
LA Park (presented by Salina de la Renta) vs. Mance Warner

¡LUCHA LIBRE!
Puma King vs. Hijo de LA Park (presented by Salina de la Renta)


BATTLE RIOT QUALIFYING MATFCH
DJZ vs. Ace Austin
   
Plus:
Gringo Loco • Daga • CONTRA Unit: Simon Gotch, Jacob Fatu & Josef Samael • Rey Horus • Ace Romero • Alex Hammerstone • Myron Reed • Ariel Dominguez
 and more!

More matches and wrestlers will be announced at MLW.com.
 
Tickets start at $10 at MLWtickets.com.  Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.
 
General Public Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. with a bell time of: 7:00 p.m.
MORE ABOUT CICERO STADIUM:?
An institution in fighting for decades, Cicero Stadium is conveniently located 8 miles from downtown Chicago and very close to the Pink Line. You can get to it from both Interstate Highways 290 and 55.

There is stadium seating, which means there is virtually no bad seat in the stadium.

The venue is located at: 1909 S Laramie Ave Cicero, IL 60804

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Interstate 290, take the Laramie exit heading South and travel 6 blocks. The Stadium will be on the left and you can find parking both North and South of the venue for only $5.  From Interstate 55, take the Cicero exit and head north until 22nd Street. Take a left and then a right on S. Laramie Ave. Travel three blocks to Cicero Stadium and parking is both north and south of the venue for $5.  

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
Take the CTA Pink Line to the last stop (54th/Cermak) going South. The station is located between 54th Avenue and Laramie Avenue, just north of Cermak Rd. Walk two blocks north and you’re at the Stadium.
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MLW features a roster full of high profile fighters and on-air talent from around the world including: Tony Schiavone, the Hart Foundation, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Low Ki, LA Park, Pentagon Jr., Rey Fenix, Salina de la Renta, MJF, Ace Romero, Konnan, Colonel Robert Parker and many more.
 
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