Joey Janela added to PWG Battle of Los Angeles
Joey Janela is set to take part in the 2019 Battle of Los Angeles.
On Wednesday, PWG announced Janela as the latest entrant for this year’s tournament. He’s the 13th participant to be confirmed, joining A-Kid, Jonathan Gresham, Artemis Spencer, Darby Allin, Mick Moretti, Orange Cassidy, Bandido, Caveman Ugg, Jake Atlas, Tony Deppen, Fenix, and Lucky Kid.
Janela made his PWG debut in BOLA 2017, losing to Sammy Guevara in the first round. He made it to the semifinals last year but lost to Bandido.
Janela, Allin & Jimmy Havoc teamed together and lost to Shawn Spears, MJF & Guevara in a six-man tag match at AEW Fight for the Fallen last weekend.
BOLA is taking place at the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Thursday, September 19, Friday, September 20, and Sunday, September 22. There will be 24 entrants in total. The winner receives a future shot at the PWG World Championship.
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