MLW Builds on Media Deals as Bauer Backs New Signings

Major League Wrestling added distribution through Veeps and Tubi in 2026, expanding beyond YouTube, and also makes content available on Amazon Prime. Owner Court Bauer said a new front office gave him more time to pursue business opportunities and build the promotion’s audience. He described Tubi’s reach and the Live Nation-owned Veeps platform as important to raising MLW’s profile, while emphasizing that fans can find affordable programming.

The roster added names including Tessa Blanchard and Masha Slamovich, alongside established wrestlers such as Killer Kross, Matt Riddle and Austin Aries. Bauer said he favors a mix of performers and characters rather than a roster with a uniform look. He also discussed keeping the weekly show, “Fusion,” generally to about an hour, saying shorter episodes suit current viewing habits and allow the program to stay tightly paced.

Blanchard’s MLW debut was delayed from an earlier planned appearance and is now set for Saturday Night SuperFight. Bauer said her involvement had been envisioned years earlier and described her arrival as a long-awaited opportunity. Asked about Slamovich, whose past relationship was described as mutually destructive, Bauer said he believes people can learn from serious mistakes and deserve forgiveness and further chances.

The Chicago card includes Blanchard against Keyra and Slamovich against Zamaya, as well as a Last Man Standing title match between champion Killer Kross and Josh Bishop. Bauer said MLW intends to keep expanding in 2027, including by pursuing talent from the free-agent market and partner promotions, to meet its programming commitments to Tubi.