MLW Fusion features two title matches on August 22, 2026
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

MLW Fusion airs on August 22, 2026, featuring two title matches. Austin Aries defends the MLW National Openweight Championship in a three-way bout against Mistico and Averno. Additionally, Trevor Lee puts the MLW Southern Crown Championship on the line against Kushida. The show will also highlight potential future challengers for Killer Kross and include comments from Matt Riddle. MLW Fusion will be available at various times on YouTube, Veeps, and beIN SPORTS.
- •Austin Aries faces Mistico and Averno for the MLW National Openweight Championship.
- •Trevor Lee defends the MLW Southern Crown Championship against Kushida.
- •Killer Kross's potential challengers may be revealed on the show.
- •Matt Riddle will address the MLW Nation during the event.
- •MLW Fusion airs at 6:05 pm ET on YouTube.
- 9:00 PMCageside Seats — Watch MLW Fusion (Aug. 22, 2026): Mistico in three-way title bout
"Two title fights are on tap for MLW Fusion airing Saturday night (Aug. 22, 2026). Austin Aries puts the MLW National Openweight Championship on the line in a three-way against Mistico and Averno. The Contra Unit wants gold, so they are sending Kushida after the MLW Southern Crown Championship held by Trevor Lee. In addition, light may be shed on the next challenger for Killer Kross, and Matt Riddle has something to say. Could the two promos intertwine over the MLW World Heavyweight Championship? Tune in, and find out. The advertised lineup for MLW Fusion includes: MLW National Openweight Championship: Austin Aries (c) vs. Mistico vs. Averno MLW Southern Crown Championship: Trevor Lee (c) vs. Kushida Killer Kross returns to Fusion Matt Riddle addresses MLW Nation Zamaya brings total destruction MLW Fusion airs Saturday night at 6:05 pm ET on YouTube, at 9 pm ET on Veeps, and at 10 pm ET on beIN SPORTS. Join us when the show begins, click play above, and chat in the comments. MLW! MLW! MLW!
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