Charleston, SC — Major League Wrestling (MLW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) have announced that Taiji Ishimori will compete at MLW & NJPW Presents CMLL FANTASTICA MANIA USA 2026, fueled by Danny McBride’s Don Gato Tequila. The event takes place at Festival Hall on Sunday, April 12, and fans can secure tickets today at MLWgo.com and Eventbrite. Tickets start at $10 as part of MLW’s Fan Appreciation Night.
This global spectacle will also include an MLW FUSION TV taping, promising an unforgettable night of world-class competition as elite athletes from Japan, Mexico, and the United States converge on Charleston.
Known worldwide as the “Bone Soldier,” Ishimori is among the most accomplished junior heavyweights of his generation. A former multiple-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion and IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, Ishimori has earned acclaim for his explosive speed, precise striking, and technical mastery. His career spans international competition and dominance in NJPW’s junior heavyweight ranks, making him a cornerstone of any high-profile card.
Compact yet devastatingly powerful, Ishimori blends high-speed aerial offense with bone-jarring impact—a combination that has overwhelmed elite competition globally. From top-rope maneuvers to his signature Bone Lock, Ishimori thrives under pressure, elevating every stage he steps onto.
On April 12, that stage is Festival Hall in Charleston, as Fantastica Mania USA brings together premier talent from Japan, Mexico, and the U.S., captured live for MLW FUSION.
“Join us Sunday, April 12 at Festival Hall in Charleston, SC. Don’t miss MLW’s historic homecoming in the heart of downtown Charleston,” the promotion said.
Fans are encouraged to bring signs for the MLW TV taping, as trucks will roll up for an MLW FUSION broadcast worldwide.
The card will feature MLW fighters, NJPW’s top stars, and CMLL’s grandest luchadores, including:
- IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion DOUKI
- Taiji Ishimori
Additional matches and appearances will be announced soon at MLW.com.
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