Tom Lawlor vs. Timothy Thatcher signed for Dec 5 in NYC

Major League Wrestling (“MLW”) today announced “Filthy” Tom Lawlor vs. Timothy Thatcher at the beIN SPORTS TV taping portion of MLW: Eric Bischoff’s ONE-SHOT, presented live on YouTube for free from the Melrose Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, December 5. Buy tickets at http://www.MLWNYC.com and Eventbrite.com. 

Fans in New York City will witness a clash of two of the most dangerous grapplers in the sport when Timothy Thatcher battles Tom Lawlor in what promises to be a heavy-hitting showcase of world-class grappling.

Timothy Thatcher, known worldwide as one of the finest catch wrestlers of his generation, brings his relentless, smash-mouth style to New York fresh off a global tour, where he has been refining his arsenal with new techniques. Thatcher’s reputation as a submission savant and grappling specialist makes him a daunting opponent for anyone who steps in the ring.

On the other side of the ring stands Tom Lawlor, a former MLW World Champion and 2020 Opera Cup winner, is a decorated fighter in his own right. With a collegiate wrestling background and a legacy of takedown dominance and submission accuracy in MMA, Lawlor returns to MLW with something to prove. Cleared earlier today by league physician Dr. Nelson Sweglar after a brutal attack by Donovan Dijak this fall, Lawlor’s comeback fight is both highly anticipated and deeply personal.

Lawlor has reportedly been training alongside Matt Riddle, who will challenge for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship in January. Entering this fight in peak condition, Lawlor is determined to reclaim his place among the elite. This match marks Lawlor’s comeback… but could be a crippling quick ending if Thatcher hooks the right hold on Lawlor.

Eric Bischoff’s ONE-SHOT live on YouTube card (9pm ET start)

MLW World Tag Team Championship

CONTRA Unit (Minoru Suzuki & Ikuro Kwon) vs. CozyMAX

Matt Riddle vs. Donovan Dijak (managed by Saint Laurent)

MLW World Middleweight Championship
Místico (champion) vs. Trevor Lee

EZE’s Roulette Match

The Andersons vs. Matthew Justice & ???

beIN SPORTS card (7pm ET start)

MLW World Heavyweight Championship
Satoshi Kojima (champion) vs. Ultimo Guerrero

Minoru Suzuki vs. AKIRA

¡CMLL Lucha Libre!

Titán vs. Magnus

“Filthy” Tom Lawlor vs. Timothy Thatcher

Eric Bischoff’s ONE-SHOT matches and fighters will be announced at MLW.com. Scheduled to appear:

• MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima
• MLW World Middleweight Champion Místico
• AKIRA
• CONTRA UNIT
• Alex Kane and the Bomaye Fight Club
• “Filthy” Tom Lawlor
• BRG
  Bobby Fish
• The Andersons
• Timothy Thatcher
• Delmi Exo
• AND MORE!