First Opera Cup Matchup Announced For MLW War Chamber Event

MLW has announced the first matchup of the Opera Cup.

The promotion revealed last night that the annual tournament would kick off at the April 6th War Chamber event from the Melrose Ballroom in New York City, and now fans have been given their first matchup. Tony Deppen will take on Tracy Williams. Full details, including an updated look at the War Chamber card, can be found below.

Major League Wrestling today announced 2023 Opera Cup: Stage 1 match: “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams vs. Tony Deppen at MLW War Chamber’23 Thursday, April 6 at New York City’s Melrose Ballroom.

🎟Buy tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite.

The card is an MLW TV taping, airing nationwide in the US and in over 60 countries around the world.

Stage 1 of the 2023 edition of the Opera Cup will showcase the sweet science of grappling as two top level technicians make their MLW debut.

Brooklyn’s “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams, pound-for-pound one of the most gifted grapplers and strikers in the sport, will mix it up with the infamously antagonistic Tony Deppen.

Deppen, a 14-year veteran, is a dynamic all-around wrestler, winning championships from the US to Japan.

Who will advance to stage 2 of the Opera Cup and fight for the coveted 108 year old trophy? With the stages high and their reputations on the line, expect a classic Thursday, April 6th in NYC at MLW War Chamber’23.

CARD

National Openweight Championship

John Hennigan (champion) vs. Jacob Fatu

Women’s World Featherweight Championship
Taya Valkyrie (champion) vs. Delmi Exo

Willie Mack vs. Real1

World Middleweight Championship
Lince Dorado (champion) vs. Lio Rush

Alex Kane vs. Shigehiro Irie

Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Calvin Tankman

2023 OPERA CUP: Stage 1:
“Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams vs. Tony Deppen

Billie Starkz vs. B3CCA

Mandy León vs. Clara Carreras

Signed to appear:
World Heavyweight Champion Alex Hammerstone

Microman

World Tag Team Champions Samoan SWAT Team

Mr. Thomas

Mance Warner

Matthew Justice

1 Called Manders

Rickey Shane Page
AKIRA
Delirious

Sam Adonis

FBI

Tickets start at $15 at MLWNYC.com and Eventbrite. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.

EVENT FAQ
Major League Wrestling shows are interactive. Fans get to not only experience major league action in the ring but have the opportunity to meet some of their favorites before bell time.

MEET AND GREETS
There will be several meet and greet opportunities featuring Major League Wrestling wrestlers and personalities.

DAY OF EVENT INFO
The schedule for the event is as follows:

6:00 p.m.: Early entry for front row ticket holders
6:30 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders)
7:30 p.m.: Showtime

MORE ABOUT THE MELROSE BALLROOM:
Located in the heart of Long Island City just minutes away from Manhattan, Melrose Ballroom is one of New York City’s premiere exclusive venues for live performance, music, and entertainment shows.

Melrose Ballroom is located at: 36-08 33rd Street Long Island City, NY 11106.

About Major League Wrestling

Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company, offering television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates live events in major markets throughout the United States and Mexico, including New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Tijuana.

One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including its new flagship series MLW Underground Wrestling on REELZ in the United States airing Tuesdays at 10pm ET / 7pm PT; and MLW Fusion on Pro Wrestling TV in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom.

MLW events showcase diversity and the full spectrum of professional wrestling, with athletes representing countries around the world with fighting styles, including: technical, Japanese strong style, lucha libre, King’s Road brawling, MMA, catch wrestling, hybrid wrestling, submission grappling and other disciplines.

For more information visit MLW.com and follow MLW on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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