Kings of Colosseum Crowns a New Face of MLW
Summary
– Matt Riddle defeats Satoshi Kojima to become the MLW World Champion
– Riddle’s win marks a pivotal moment in his career and MLW history
– Delmi Exo also captures her second MLW Women’s Featherweight Championship
Matt Riddle cemented his place as the new face of Major League Wrestling by dethroning Satoshi Kojima to win the MLW World Championship at Kings of Colosseum in Dallas. The former WWE star delivered a career-defining performance against Kojima, a two-time MLW World Champion and tag team legend.
Kojima brought his signature power and skill to the match, dominating much of the main event. However, the match’s turning point came when Riddle countered Kojima’s famed Lariato finisher into a triangle hold, forcing the legendary wrestler to submit.
This victory is a full-circle moment for Riddle, who played a key role in MLW’s resurgence in 2018. Following his win, Riddle shared an emotional moment with “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, a fellow MLW standout and longtime ally.
The night wasn’t just historic for Riddle. Delmi Exo became a two-time MLW Women’s Featherweight Champion, defeating Janai Kai in a hard-fought battle. Exo joins an elite group of MLW stars to hold championship gold twice, further solidifying her legacy.
Riddle’s victory at Kings of Colosseum positions him as the top star of MLW, leaving fans eager to see who will step up to challenge the newly crowned champion.
AND NEW BRO! 🤙
Years in the making, the @SuperKingofBros Matt Riddle is the new MLW World Heavyweight Champion!!!#MLWKings ▶️ https://t.co/e0IQKFbxiu pic.twitter.com/hf0bFYK9NA
— MLW (@MLW) January 12, 2025
