MLW confirms Matt Riddle to return at Kings of Coliseum

  • Ian Carey
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Matt Riddle is headed back to Major League Wrestling. 

MLW has confirmed that Riddle will face Jacob Fatu at Kings of Coliseum at Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on January 6, 2024. 

It will be Riddle’s first match in MLW since 2018. 

News of Riddle’s return to the promotion spread on Wednesday when flyers for the show featuring his image were handed out at the 2300 Arena. 

MLW sent out a press release today announcing Riddle’s return:

Matt Riddle, the chill grappler known for fighting barefoot and winning big has returned to Major League Wrestling… and he has set his sights on “the most dangerous man on planet earth”: Jacob Fatu.

In 2018, Riddle danced with destiny, dominating the MLW World Heavyweight Title tournament, exiting in the finals in a championship bout that could’ve gone either way.

Having won titles around the world, Riddle now returns to MLW to finally win the big one: the MLW World Heavyweight Championship. In order to do so, he has to go through the baddest beast in the land in the “Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu.

Colliding for the first time ever, this dream match promises to be an instant classic.

Fatu has dominated Major League Wrestling, winning the MLW World Heavyweight Championship as well as the MLW National Openweight Title.

Fatu has not been shy as of recent about his 2024 intentions: becoming the first-ever MLW World Heavyweight Champion.

Now Riddle and Fatu fight for their futures in MLW. Who will triumph?

Riddle previously wrestled for MLW from December 2017 to April 2018. His last match for the promotion was the finals of a tournament to crown a new MLW World Champion. He was defeated by Shane Strickland that night. 

MLW Kings of Coliseum on January 6 announced lineup:

  • MLW World Heavyweight Champion Alex Kane defends against Richard Holliday
  • MLW World Featherweight Champion Janai Kai w/Salina de la Renta defends against Hyper Misao
  • Rickey Shane Page vs. AKIRA
  • Love Doug vs. Brett Ryan Gosselin
  • Matt Riddle vs. Jacob Fatu

MLW Fusion taping January 6 announced lineup:

  • Sami Callihan vs. Satoshi Kojima
  • Good Brother 3 (allegedly Mance Warner) vs. Steph de Lander w/Mister Saint Laurent
  • Moka Miyamoto vs. Nao Kakuta