# MLW Saturday Night SuperFight: New era begins, Tessa Blanchard makes her debut and more

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mlw-saturday-night-superfight-new-era-begins-tessa-blanchard-makes-her-debut-and-more/
- Published: 2026-11-08T19:36:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T20:35:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/mlw-saturday-night-superfight-new-era-begins-tessa-blanchard-makes-debut
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Josh Bishop beat Killer Kross to win the MLW world title.
- Aries retained after his match with Riddle reached the time limit.
- Tessa Blanchard won her MLW debut against Keyra.

## Summary

Josh Bishop defeated Killer Kross in a Last Man Standing match to become MLW World Heavyweight Champion, ending Kross’ reign that began at Battle Riot VIII. The violent main event, held at Cicero Stadium in Chicago, signalled a change at the top of MLW as the company looks towards 2027.

Austin Aries retained the National Openweight Championship against Matt Riddle when their 30-minute match ended before Riddle could complete a pin; Aries then refused the crowd’s call for overtime. Tessa Blanchard won her MLW debut against Keyra with a thrust kick and DDT, while Trevor Lee also faced IWGP heavyweight champion Yota Tsuji.

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