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LONG BEACH, CA — Major League Wrestling (MLW) has officially announced a blockbuster Opera Cup quarterfinal showdown between Austin Aries and Paul London at MLW Slaughterhouse’25, taking place this Saturday, October 4 at Thunder Studios Arena in Long Beach, CA. The event will be broadcast live worldwide on YouTube and on cable via beIN SPORTS. Tickets start at just $10 and are available now at MLWLA.com and Eventbrite.
A Collision of Styles: Honor vs. Toxicity
This highly anticipated clash is being billed as a battle of honor versus toxicity. Both Aries and London bring momentum and storied legacies into the quarterfinals.
At Fury Road, Aries reignited his reputation with a show-stealing victory over Kushida in an opening-round Opera Cup bout that earned a legitimate Best Bout Bonus. Meanwhile, London toppled international standout Okumura, proving that his pioneering style and underdog resilience remain as dangerous as ever.
Adding fuel to the fire, the two veterans engaged in a heated confrontation backstage at Fury Road, making this quarterfinal even more personal.
What’s at Stake
For Paul London, the Opera Cup is an opportunity to cement his legacy as one of wrestling’s most honorable competitors — a man celebrated for redefining modern high-flying wrestling. For Aries, it’s another chance to demonstrate his unmatched technical acumen and win-at-all-costs mentality that has defined his controversial career.
Both men are innovators, both are hungry, and both know that a victory in Long Beach will move them one step closer to etching their names into Opera Cup history. The winner will advance to the semifinals to face the victor of Místico vs. Último Guerrero.
MLW Slaughterhouse’25 Card Highlights
Live on YouTube (10pm ET start):
Opera Cup Quarterfinals: Místico vs. Último Guerrero
Women’s World Featherweight Championship: Shoko Nakajima (c) vs. HIMAWARI
Chamber of Horrors (MLW World Heavyweight Championship): Mads Krule Krugger (c) vs. Matthew Justice vs. Mr. Thomas vs. CW Anderson vs. TBA vs. TBA
The Debut of The Graveyard Shift with Shotzi
Alex Hammerstone vs. Matt Riddle
Opera Cup Quarterfinals: Satoshi Kojima vs. Bishop Dyer
Opera Cup Quarterfinals: Austin Aries vs. Paul London
On beIN SPORTS (7pm CT local start):
National Openweight Championship: Blue Panther (c) vs. Atlantis vs. Rugido
Scramble-5 Match: Magnus vs. Ikuro Kwon vs. Okumura vs. Stigma vs. Diego Hill
Don’t Miss MLW Slaughterhouse’25
Fans are encouraged to bring their signs, as MLW’s TV production trucks will be on-site for a full-scale live broadcast. With the Opera Cup heating up, the Chamber of Horrors looming, and a card stacked with international stars, Slaughterhouse’25 is shaping up to be MLW’s most anticipated event of the year.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, and Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and is also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer. He’s also the main photographer for the 4CornersMafia Car Club.
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