Fightland (2022) was a

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event produced by

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(MLW). It took place on October 30, 2022, at the

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. It was the fourth event in the

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chronology, and served as a television taping for ''

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''. Other matches from the event aired as part of MLW's new flagship series, ''

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'', which premiered on February 7, 2023.

Production

Background

On August 15, 2022, MLW announced that Fightland will take place on October 30 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

Storylines

The show features several

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that result from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portray

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, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. Through MLW's "Open Door Policy", several free agents would appear at the event. This includes

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and former MLW World Middleweight Champion

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. On October 7, MLW announced the signing of

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, who will make his MLW debut at Fightland. On October 11, it was announced that

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would return to the company at the event. On October 18,

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(ROH) veteran

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was announced for Fightland. On October 25, independent middleweight wrestler Alec Price was announced for Fightland. At

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Alexander Hammerstone Alex Rohde (born January 17, 1991), better known by his ring names Alexander Hammerstone or simply Hammerstone is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to Major League Wrestling, where he is the current MLW World Heavyweight ...

retained the

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against

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in a

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. After the match, Hammerstone would be confronted by MLW World Tag Team Champion

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, who was looking to get the next shot at the title. Hammerstone would accept, but would later be attacked by Nduka, who had turned heel for the first time since arriving in MLW. The attack ended when Nduka put Hammerstone through a table. Their rivalry continued at

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, where Nduka jumped Hammerstone after the latter's match against Bandido, and then Hammerstone returned that favor after Nduka's match. On October 6, MLW announced on their website that Hammerstone and Nduka will face off for the title in a

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Results

References

External links

Major League Wrestling official website
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