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MLW Fightland 2024: Results, analysis, and MJF‘s Surprise Appearance
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Major League Wrestling presented it’s “Fightland” event tonight from the NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills, Texas. The show featured multiple championship matches, the start of the 2025 Opera Cup, and a surprise appearance from AEW’s Maxwell Jacob friedman (MJF). The event was streamed live on MLW’s YouTube channel. Watch the replay here. (Replace wiht actual link)
Opera Cup First Round Matches
Ultimo Guerrero vs. Esfinge
The opening match of the night saw two CMLL stars collide in the first round of the 2025 Opera cup. The back-and-forth contest saw action both inside and outside the ring, including Guerrero hitting a flying clothesline on Esfinge into the crowd. After a series of near falls and high-impact maneuvers from both competitors,including a superplex from Esfinge and a super gourdbuster from Guerrero,the finish came when Guerrero caught Esfinge on the top rope and executed the Guerrero Special for the pinfall victory.
Winner: Ultimo Guerrero (advances to face Místico in the next round)
Zandokan Jr. vs. Blue Panther Jr.
The second Opera Cup tournament match featured another pair of luchadors.Zandokan Jr. took control early,but Blue Panther Jr. fought back, hitting three tilt-a-whirl backbreakers in a row. Zandokan regained the advantage after hitting Panther with a chair on the outside. The finish came after Zandokan hit a superplex and followed up with a running double chop to secure the win. After the match, Zandokan unmasked Blue Panther Jr.
Winner: Zandokan Jr. (Advances to Face the winner of vs. Vs. Titán)
MJF and Alex Hammerstone Backstage Segment
In an unannounced segment, AEW’s MJF appeared backstage to confront his former Dynasty stablemate, Alex Hammerstone. MJF told Hammerstone that he is “the best big man in professional wrestling today” but