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In a candid chat with Wrestling Inc. Managing Editor Nick Hausman, Fatu explained his thought process behind signing a long-term contract extension with MLW in late 2019.
When asked to divulge the details of the contract, Fatu did not mention the exact duration but assured MLW fans that he is committed for the long haul.
“What I can say is MLW has been great,” said Fatu. “Obviously, I’m still here with them. Myself, Tom [ Lawlor] and Alexander [Hammerstone] are gonna be here. We’re gonna be here, and we all expect a lot of great things to happen. MLW is family. Shout out to Court Bauer and the entire team, the production people, and cats that set up the lights, the pyro and the ring. There has been nothing but love out here.”
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After months of being impacted by the pandemic, MLW is still holding out hope on a marquee matchup. According to Fightful, the company is working towards a Champion vs. Champion match with MLW World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu going one-on-one with MLW National Openweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone. Both men are close to holding their respective titles for nearly 2 years.
The company is planning to hold the match once they’re able to have fans in attendance. Also, the Mads Krugger character has exceeded all expectations where the company is allowing for him to play a big role in the buildup to that particular match.
MLW was one of many companies impacted by the pandemic, but it appears that a long-standing plan for a marquee match is still in place for the promotion. Fightful Select has more details on the current booking plans for that match.
According to Fightful, MLW continues to work towards MLW World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu vs. MLW National Openweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone in a title vs. title match, with both wrestlers nearing the two-year mark with their respective titles.
The report notes that MLW hopes to do the match once they are able to once again have fans in attendance.