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Killer Kross Wins MLW World Title at Battle Riot VIII

ByMike ReichlinProfessional Wrestling Journalist

Killer Kross is the new MLW World Heavyweight Championship after winning this year\’s 40-man Battle Riot. He dramatically eliminated Matt Riddle and Hammerstone to become the promotion\’s new titleholder.

Entering the Battle Riot at the #1 position, Kross showed endurance and grit by outlasting the 39 other competitors. The field of entrants also provided a glimpse at some of the challengers that await him in the weeks and months ahead.

This MLW World Heavyweight Championship win continues Kross\’s momentum since leaving WWE last year.

With this victory, it\’s Killer Kross (with Scarlett) as the new face of Major League Wrestling as it gears up to relaunch the MLW Fusion flagship series this weekend in Chicago.

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MLW Battle RIOT VIII

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