List of current champions in Major League Wrestling
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Major League Wrestling (MLW) is an American professional wrestling promotion based in New Rochelle, New York. Title reigns are either determined by professional wrestling matches or are awarded to a wrestler as a result of the culmination of various scripted storylines. There are currently five championships in MLW.
There are three singles, one traditional tag team championship for male wrestlers and one singles championship for female wrestlers.
As of August 21, 2025, five wrestlers officially hold championships. This list includes the number of times the wrestler has held the title, the date and location of the win, and a description of the winning bout.[1]
Overview
The American professional wrestling promotion Major League Wrestling (MLW) promotes several professional wrestling championships for its men's and women's divisions. MLW often broadcasts championship matches on their weekly streaming program while also regularly being featured on online programs. Major championship defenses also occur at MLW’s periodic pay-per-view events.
Men
At the top of MLW's championship hierarchy for male wrestlers is the MLW World Heavyweight Championship. It is held by Matt Riddle who defeated two-time champion Satoshi Kojima at Kings of Colosseum.
The secondary title for male wrestlers is the MLW National Openweight Championship, which is held by first-time champion Último Guerrero who defeated Matthew Justice at CMLL vs. MLW for the title.
The MLW World Middleweight Championship is a specialty championship, featuring matches being conducted under the company's "Cruiserweight & Lightweight division". It is currently vacanted by first time champion Místico who said he wanted to move up to the Heavyweight division.
The MLW World Tag Team Championship is MLW's traditional tag team title, being contested by teams of two wrestlers. The current champions are The Skyscrapers (Donovan Dijak and Bishop Dyer) who defeated Los Depredadores (Magnus and Rugido) in Queens, New York at Summer of the Beasts. They are in their second reign both as a team and individually.[2]
Women
MLW has one championship for its women's division. The title is called the MLW World Women's Featherweight Championship, which is held by Shoko Nakajima for the first time who defeated Delmi Exo at Battle Riot VII.
Current champions
As of August 21, 2025.
Men's division
- Singles
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Reign | Date won | Days held[3] |
Location | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLW World Heavyweight Championship | 
|
Matt Riddle | 1 | January 11, 2025 | 222 | North Richland Hills, Texas | Defeated Satoshi Kojima at Kings of Colosseum. | [4] |
| MLW National Openweight Championship | 
|
Último Guerrero | 1 | May 2, 2025 | 111 | Mexico City, Mexico | Defeated Matthew Justice at CMLL vs. MLW. | [5] |
| MLW World Middleweight Championship | Vacant | ― | ― | ― | ― | Místico vacated the championship at Battle Riot VII after announcing his intention to move up to the heavyweight division. | [6] | |
- Tag team
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Reign | Date won | Days held[3] |
Location | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLW World Tag Team Championship |  
|
The Skyscrapers (Donovan Dijak and Bishop Dyer) |
1 | June 26, 2025 | 56 | Queens, New York | Defeated Los Depredadores (Magnus and Rugido) at Summer of the Beasts. | [2] |
Women's division
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Reign | Date won | Days held[3] |
Location | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLW World Women's Featherweight Championship | 
|
Shoko Nakajima | 1 | April 5, 2025 | 138 | Long Beach, California | Defeated Delmi Exo at Battle Riot VII. | [7] |
See also
References
- ^ Staff, MLW.com. "MLW Fighters (Roster)". MLW.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Pizzazz, Manolo Has (June 27, 2025). "Former WWE big men win MLW tag titles as the new Skyscrapers". Www.cagesidedseats.com. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c As of August 21, 2025.
- ^ Vetter, Chris (January 13, 2025). "MLW "Kings of Colosseum" results (1/11): Vetter's review of Satoshi Kojima vs. Matt Riddle for the MLW Championship, Janai Kai vs. Delmi Exo in a title vs. hair match, Gravity Gamble match". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Perkins, Nick (May 3, 2025). "Ultimo Guerrero Wins MLW National Openweight Championship At CMLL vs. MLW Show". fightful.com. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ "MLW Battle Riot VII: Místico renuncia al campeoanto Middleweight y apunta a cotas más altas".
- ^ Vetter, Chris (April 5, 2025). "MLW "Battle Riot VII" results (4/5): Vetter's review of the Battle Riot match, Delmi Exo vs. Shoko Nakajima for the MLW Featherweight Title, Hechicero vs. Esfinge vs. Templario". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
