MLW notes: Atout signs multi-year deal, Smith vs. Gotch at Zero Hour
– After joining their broadcast team earlier this month, Alicia Atout has officially signed with MLW.
It was announced today that Atout has signed a multi-year agreement with MLW. She’s working as a correspondent/interviewer and host for the promotion.
“Alicia brings a passion and quality to MLW broadcasts and coverage unmatched in the sport,” MLW’s Court Bauer said. “We are very pleased to formalize Alicia’s future with MLW.”
Atout, who has previously done work for Impact Wrestling and AEW, noted that this is the first contract she’s signed in professional wrestling: “HUGE NEWS!! I’ve officially signed my first ever contract in professional wrestling and it’s with @MLW! Damn it feels good having a place to call home.”
– A no ropes, no holds barred match between Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Simon Gotch has been added to the lineup for MLW’s Zero Hour tapings. The show is taking place at the NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills, Texas on Saturday, January 11.
Here’s the updated card:
- Jimmy Havoc vs. Mance Warner in a no ropes barbed wire match
- Ross Von Erich vs. Tom Lawlor
- National Openweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone defending against Aerostar
- Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Simon Gotch in a no ropes, no holds barred match
- Marshall Von Erich vs. MJF (If MJF wins, The Dynasty will get a Tag Team title shot against The Von Erichs. If Marshall wins, MJF can’t challenge The Von Erichs for the titles again.)
- Erick Stevens debuts
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