Major League Wrestling (MLW) hosted its much-anticipated Battle Riot VIII event on January 29, 2026, at the Osceola Heritage Park Events Center in Kissimmee, Florida. The event showcased thrilling matches and concluded with a dramatic finish, as Killer Kross emerged victorious in the main event, claiming the title of the new MLW World Heavyweight Champion.
Event Highlights and Match Results
Fans can look forward to streaming the event on YouTube starting February 5, 2026. The results of the matches were reported by Cory of Bodyslam.net and Jacob Cohen, providing insight into the exciting outcomes on the night.
In an early match, Shotzi Blackheart faced off against Priscilla Kelly, securing a win and signaling her intent for a shot at the MLW Featherweight Championship. Following that, Scarlett Bordeaux triumphed over Aleah James, setting the stage for more intense competition.
The action escalated as Austin Aries defeated Trevor Lee. Post-match, Aries delivered a compelling promo, putting Blue Panther on notice for the MLW National Openweight Championship. The tag team match saw The Good Brothers defeat Mark and Joe Coffey, leading to a brawl with The Skyscrapers after the match.
Other notable results included Diego Hill overcoming Adam Brooks, while Zamaya triumphed over Carolina Cruz. Alex Hammerstone faced Bishop Dyer, securing another victory. The evening culminated with KUSHIDA winning the MLW World Middleweight Championship against Templario, only to shock the audience by turning heel and aligning with Contra.
Battle Riot Match and Participants
The highlight of the evening was the Battle Riot match, where Killer Kross entered as the first competitor and ultimately claimed victory, solidifying his status as the new MLW World Heavyweight Champion. The list of participants in the Battle Riot match included a mix of well-known names and rising stars:
Killer Kross, Matt Riddle, Big Trouble Ben Bishop, Doc Gallows, Cha Cha Charlie, Joe Coffey, Diego Hill, Mads Krule Krügger (c), Matthew Justice, Paul Walter Hauser, Josh Bishop, Paul London, Anthony Greene, Don Gato, Stallion Rogers, Austin Aries, Alan Angels, Adam Brooks, Cody Fluffman, KUSHIDA, Trevor Lee, Ikuro Kwon, Wolfgang, Babathunder, Simon Gotch, Jesus Rodriguez, Karl Anderson, Sidney Akeem, Alex Hammerstone, Ricky Martinez, Ariel Dominguez, Festus, Donovan Dijak, Bishop Dyer, LJ Cleary, Madman Fulton, Onix, Mr Thomas, and Mark Coffey.
With the excitement of Battle Riot VIII behind them, fans are left eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches and storylines that will unfold in MLW as it builds on this high-energy event.
