MLW relocating to Charleston, South Carolina: ‘A city with heritage and momentum’
Ahead of its event in the city this week, MLW has announced it is moving its offices to Charleston, South Carolina.
MLW will present its Don Gato Tequila Live Special at the Charleston Music Hall on Thursday night and Court Bauer spoke with Mike Mooneyham of the Post & Courier about the promotion moving to the city full time.
“Charleston isn’t just hosting Major League Wrestling anymore — it’s home. I’m thrilled to officially announce that MLW is moving its league headquarters to Charleston, South Carolina,” Bauer said Monday night.
“Charleston has real wrestling lineage, and it also has one of the strongest, healthiest business sectors in the country right now. The city is booming — tech, hospitality, entertainment — everything is on the rise. That kind of ecosystem is exactly what MLW wants to be part of. Combine that with Charleston’s connection to Crockett, WCW and decades of Southern wrestling, and the decision became obvious. This is a city with heritage and momentum — and that’s a rare combination.”
MLW is in the process of closing down its previous office in Westchester, New York. Bauer also says the move will bring jobs to Charleston.
“We’re bringing production, creative and live-event jobs to Charleston. We’re proud to join Charleston’s growing entertainment and sports community,” Bauer continued.
“Fans are already coming in from out of state for our MLW x Don Gato Live Wrestling Special on Thursday — staying in local hotels, eating at local restaurants, supporting local businesses. That’s good for Charleston now, and it’s only going to grow from here.”
Thursday’s show will feature the finals of the 2025 Opera Cup with Mistico vs. Volador Jr. The MLW World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line as well when Mads Krule Krugger defends against Brock Anderson. The match steps from Krugger electrocuting CW Anderson in the Chamber of Horrors match last month. Matt Riddle vs. Killer Kross is also booked for the show. The full lineup is below:
MLW x Don Gato Tequila: Live Special lineup for November 20:
- 2025 Opera Cup Finals: Mistico vs. Volador Jr.
- Matt Riddle vs. Killer Kross (w/ Scarlett Bordeaux)
- Bunkhouse match: MLW World Heavyweight Champion Mads Krule Krugger defends against Brock Anderson (w/ Arn Anderson)
- MLW World Tag Team Champions The Skyscrapers (Bishop Dyer & Donovan Dijak) defend against The Good Brothers (Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows)
- Shotzi Blackheart vs. Priscilla Kelly
- Los Panthers (Blue Panther & Hijo de Blue Panther) vs. Los Atlantis (Atlantis & Atlantis Jr.) vs. Los Felinos (Felino & Felino Jr.) vs. El Galeon Fantasma (Difunto & Barboza)
- MLW Middleweight Champion Templario defends against Guerrero Maya Jr.
- Isla Dawn vs. Scarlett Bordeaux
- Lightning match: Diego Hill vs. Okumura vs. Stigma
Ian Carey is a writer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, whose work has been featured in NOW Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more. A lifelong wrestling aficionado born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, he has covered the industry for a decade and a half. He joined the f4wonline.com team in 2019.