STARDOM’s Saya Kamitani and RINA are coming to New York City and Philadelphia later this month.
Major League Wrestling issued a press release earlier today announcing the pre-order for STARDOM’s Saya Kamitani and RINA’s upcoming meet and greets in New York City and Philadelphia. MLW is offering exclusive meet and greet experiences during their upcoming events on June 11th in New York City, and on June 12th and June 13th in Philadelphia.
You can see MLW’s press release announcing the Meet & Greet Experiences with STARDOM Stars Saya Kamitani and RINA below.
Pre-order STARDOM’s Saya Kamitani and RINA Meet & Greets in NYC & Philly
MLW x STARDOM Meet & Greet Experiences
Major League Wrestling (MLW) is excited to announce that two of STARDOM’s biggest international stars, Saya Kamitani and RINA, will be available for exclusive Meet & Greet experiences during MLW’s upcoming events on June 11th, 12th, and 13th in New York and Philadelphia.
Fans attending MLW’s highly anticipated events will have the opportunity to meet the Japanese sensations before the action begins:
This is a rare opportunity for fans to meet two of the most exciting competitors in women’s wrestling today. Known worldwide for their incredible athleticism, charisma, and success in STARDOM, Saya Kamitani and RINA have captivated audiences across Japan and around the globe. Now, MLW fans will have the chance to meet them in person, take photos, and get autographs before each event.
Meet & Greet tickets are available for pre-order now at MLWVIP.com. Fans are encouraged to reserve their spots early as availability is expected to be limited.
Please note: Fans must possess a valid ticket to the corresponding MLW event in order to participate in the Meet & Greet.
Don’t miss your chance to meet two of STARDOM’s brightest stars as they make their appearances during MLW’s action-packed weekend in New York City and Philadelphia.
Pre-order now at MLWVIP.com and secure your opportunity to meet Saya Kamitani and RINA before the shows!
About Major League Wrestling
Major League Wrestling is one of the fastest-growing professional wrestling organizations in the world, delivering premium live events, television programming, and original wrestling content to fans globally through its roster of world-class athletes and distinctive storytelling. MLW’s weekly flagship series “MLW Fusion” airs Saturday nights on VEEPs, YouTube and beIN Sports.
Major League Wrestling presented this week’s episode of MLW Fusion on Saturday, May 30th, 2026. The event was originally recorded on January 29th, 2026 from Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. This week’s episode of Fusion aired live on the MLW YouTube Channel.
Below are the results for the May 30th, 2026 episode of MLW Fusion:
Alex Hammerstone defeated Bishop Dyer
The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) defeated Joe Coffey & Mark Coffey
Zamaya defeated Carolina Cruz
Scarlett Bordeaux defeated Aleah James
Diego Hill defeated Adam Brooks
Austin Aries defeated Trevor Lee
Shotzi Blackheart defeated Priscilla Kelly
You can watch the entire episode of MLW Fusion below.
An MLW Talent has left the company. Sean Ross Sapp via Fightful Select has confirmed that wrestler Mr.z thomas has left Major League Wrestling. The split was said to be mutual and in an amicable fashion. The release was agreed upon.
Mr. Thomas is able to work or sign anywhere after his MLW release and has worked for five years with the promotion.
He is known for his MMA-inspired fighting style and no-nonsense attitude. He became an enforcer figure in the Bomaya Fight club, where he would often bring brass knuckles and a street-fight mentality to his matches. He also worked with CHIKARA for a number of years.
Additional MLW departures may also be announced soon as well.
Major League Wrestling and STARDOM officially announced a new strategic partnership aimed at expanding both companies’ global reach while creating fresh opportunities for talent on an international level.
The partnership will focus on talent exchanges and creative collaboration. As a result, wrestlers from both promotions will have the opportunity to compete in new markets and perform in front of different audiences worldwide.
MLW CEO and Founder Court Bauer praised STARDOM’s reputation and influence within women’s wrestling.
“STARDOM has built an exceptional roster and presentation in women’s professional wrestling. I have tremendous respect for the athletes who represent STARDOM and the level of competition they consistently deliver,” Bauer stated.
Meanwhile, STARDOM President Taro Okada highlighted MLW’s growing international presence and established partnerships across the wrestling industry.
“MLW has secured a strong position in the United States, one of the most developed wrestling markets in the world. Through this partnership, STARDOM will continue introducing the appeal of Japanese women’s wrestling to a broader global audience,” Okada said.
According to both companies, the alliance will strengthen MLW’s international expansion while helping STARDOM further increase its visibility in North America.
Additional details regarding upcoming talent appearances, collaborative events, and future projects are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Fightful Select‘s Sean Ross Sapp has confirmed that Jay Bishop has signed with Major League Wrestling. He’d previously worked in AAW, AAA,LMO, and Loko Wrestling.
Jay Bishop will keep the “Big 400” nickname due to his weight moving forward but will undergo some repackaging. He had impressed MLW officials with his work ethic and attitude.
Bishop was a NCAA athlete and also played arena football prior to embarking on his wrestling journey. We wish him the best of luck.
Major League Wrestling’s former COO Mister Saint Laurent has been announced to have a new role outside of MLW, and will now serve as the new president of Lingerie Fighting Championships, the promotion announced.
Per LFC:
Lingerie Fighting Championships Names Former Major League Wrestling COO Jared St. Laurent as President
LAS VEGAS, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingerie Fighting Championships Inc. (LFC), the world’s leading all-female sports entertainment league, announced today the appointment of Jared St. Laurent (aka Mister Saint Laurent), former Chief Operating Officer of Major League Wrestling, as its new President.
Saint Laurent brings a proven track record in combat sports and sports entertainment, having played a key leadership role in the growth and operational success of Major League Wrestling. His experience spans talent development, media rights, live event production, and global brand expansion—areas that LFC is actively targeting as it enters its next phase of growth.
As President of Lingerie Fighting Championships, Saint Laurent will consult on all aspects of the league’s operations, including event production, talent acquisition, sponsorship development, and international expansion initiatives.
“Saint Laurent’s leadership experience and deep understanding of the fight entertainment business make him an ideal addition,” said LFC CEO Shaun Donnelly. “We are focused on scaling the brand globally, enhancing our fan experience, and creating new opportunities for our athletes—and Saint Laurent is uniquely positioned to help us achieve those goals.”
During his tenure with Major League Wrestling, Saint Laurent was instrumental in expanding the promotion’s footprint across television and digital platforms while strengthening its live event presence. His appointment signals LFC’s commitment to elevating its production value, storytelling, and competitive platform.
“I’m excited to join Lingerie Fighting Championships at such a pivotal time,” said Saint Laurent. “There is incredible potential here to grow the brand, showcase world-class talent, and deliver a unique form of sports entertainment to a global audience. I look forward to building on LFC’s already impressive foundation that includes 5.5 million on-line fans and 300 million monthly views and take things to an even higher level.”
Killer Kross (known to many fans as Former WWE Superstar Karrion Kross) is no stranger to the grind of professional wrestling. Having built a reputation across multiple promotions for his intensity and discipline, Kross is now offering insight into an often overlooked side of the business: locker room culture and the importance of taking care of your body.
Speaking with Bodyslam.net’s Kyle Collison, Kross addressed locker room etiquette and personal pet peeves, but made it clear he’s not someone who gets easily rattled.
“God, that’s really hard for me. I mean, I.. I’m not really an irritable person. And I see people doing stupid things all the time. And I kind of just laugh. I laugh at stupid shit.”
While Kross didn’t point to specific behaviors that frustrate him, his response paints the picture of a veteran who has seen it all, and chooses not to dwell on the negatives. Instead, his focus remains on growth, professionalism, and longevity in the industry.
That mindset carried over when the conversation shifted to advice for young wrestlers entering the business. Rather than offering cliché guidance about paying dues or earning respect, Kross zeroed in on something far more practical and often ignored: nutrition and recovery.
“What about advice? Advice.. I would say start studying nutrition because it’s not necessarily about having a particular body composition, but it’s understanding what a calorie is the different types and how your body responds to eating those things and you want to leverage nutrition to recover faster because you’re going to love wrestling in the beginning and you’re going to train seven days a week and you’re going to bump your head off and you’re going to get beat up and you’re going to feel like crap and you’re going to have to recover so you don’t get hurt.
And the only way you’re going to recover is through getting a good amount of sleep, staying hydrated, has to do with potassium, magnesium, sodium, electrolytes and just knowing what to eat. If you eat everything in abundance, even good things, it’s going to work against you. You got it. You got to figure out what what that is. So no, none of these wrestling schools are going to teach you that because they’re not nutritionists. So maybe, might get a nutritionist.”
Kross’ advice underscores a shift in how modern wrestlers approach their careers. While locker room etiquette and respect remain foundational, there is a growing emphasis on sustainability, and how to stay healthy, recover properly, and extend a career in an industry known for it’s physical toll on the body.
For Kross, it’s simple: the passion will always be there early on, but without the right habits, that same passion can lead to burnout or injury. His message to the next generation is clear—learn your body, invest in your health, and don’t rely solely on wrestling schools to teach you everything you need to succeed.
In a business built on toughness, Kross is reminding talent that longevity isn’t just about how hard you go, it’s about how well you recover.
You can check out the full interview with Killer Kross with Bodyslam.net’s Kyle Collison from Astronomicon 9 below.
Killer Kross Weighs In On Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano.
Former WWE Superstar Killer Kross is looking ahead to one of the most anticipated potential matchups in combat sports, offering his thoughts on Ronda Rousey’s upcoming MMA fight against Gina Carano.
Speaking in a recent interview with Bodyslam.net’s Kyle Collison, Kross shared his excitement for the clash between two of the most influential figures in women’s mixed martial arts.
“I think it’s exciting. I mean, she has fans all over the world and pro wrestling and in mixed martial arts. I mean, she introduced MMA to people who never even watched MMA for the for the attraction of a dominant woman being showcased on all these cards and stuff like that. And of course, Gina Carano did as well. She was kind of the OG in my opinion. That was the fight everybody wanted to see it first. When they were in strike force, that was the girl girl. I’m going to watch the fights. I’ve met both of them. I was on the road with WWE with Rhonda. She was super cool student of the game. Always wanted to learn. No matter what anybody’s preconceived notion is or they’re basing an opinion off of something that she said that’s like out of context or whatever. They have these negative opinions. I’ve been around her for real. She’s an awesome human being and I met Gina a long time ago. God, I can’t remember what gym it would have been in Las Vegas, but it would have been maybe in 2013 or maybe even before that.. but I met her briefly. It was a long a by super cool. Very grounded. I can’t wait to see them go at it. It’s going to be a battle of the legends man.”
You can check out the entire Killer Kross interview with Bodyslam.net’s Kyle Collison at Astronomicon 9 below.
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano will stream live on Netflix on May 16th, 2026.
Killer Kross has reached the top of Major League Wrestling, capturing the MLW World Heavyweight Championship in what he described as the most meaningful moment of his career.
Killer Kross, a former World Wrestling Entertainment Superstar – known to fans as Karrion Kross during his time with WWE, secured the MLW World Heavyweight Championship victory in a grueling contest that pushed him to his physical limits. The win, however, carried far greater significance beyond the title itself, as it unfolded at MLW’s Battle Riot VIII in front of his mother, who recently completed cancer treatments.
“Literally best moment of my career, one of the best moments of my life. If people aren’t aware, my mother is a cancer survivor, so she finished all the treatments. She’s cancer-free. It was the first time she got to see me perform post-treatment, so that was the longest amount of time I was in the ring. I think I was out there for like, I think they told me like an hour and a half, and you’ve got to be active, man. You can’t be a slouch.
That’s a long time to be getting punched and kicked and kneed in the head. Thanks, Matt Riddle, but yeah, a bloody mess. I went through the whole crucible.
You know, I came out MLW World Heavyweight Champion. More importantly, the reaction that I heard from the audience when we won, I was like, that was very validating for me and for my mother to be there and to have that moment and share that, that real moment, everybody, you know, they’re publicly live forever. It’s there. I don’t think anything’s ever going to top that, to be honest.”
You can check out the Bodyslam.net exclusive interview with MLW World Heavyweight Champion Killer Kross below.
Kross’ victory marks a significant milestone in his post-WWE career, reestablishing him as a dominant force on the independent scene and within MLW. The physically demanding bout, lasting approximately 90 minutes, underscored both his endurance and resilience inside the ring.
Beyond the in-ring achievement, the presence of his mother added a deeply personal layer to the championship win. After enduring a lengthy battle with cancer, her attendance—and Kross’ ability to share that moment with her—gave the victory a lasting emotional resonance.
The crowd response further amplified the occasion, with Kross noting the reaction as a validating experience not just professionally, but personally. For a performer who has competed on some of the industry’s biggest stages, the moment stands apart as uniquely meaningful.
With the MLW World Heavyweight Championship now around his waist, Kross begins a new chapter—one defined not only by championship gold, but by a career-defining moment that transcended the ring.
You can watch MLW’s highlight video of Killer Kross’ World Title victory at Battle Riot VIII below.
