Real1 (FKA Enzo Amore) And MLW Parts Ways

MLW and the former Enzo Amore sever ties.

by Andrew Pollard
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Real1's time with Major League Wrestling has come to an end.

The former Enzo Amore had been working for MLW on a per-appearance deal for the past 18 months or so, and Fightful Select now notes that Court Bauer's promotion opted to sever times with the talent.

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This report claims that there was various backstage issues with Real1, with him having declined certain creative plans, had no interest in working with the company's top stars, and also had issues with putting over talent on upcoming MLW shows.

Real1 made his MLW bow at War Chamber back in November 2021, and his final match with the promotion was taped in February. Yet to air, that bout will see Smacktalker Skywalker go up against Mance Warner, Matthew Justice and Microman in a four-way Dumpster offering.

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For his part, Real1 has taken to Twitter to threaten MLW with legal action.

At present, Real1 is currently in Los Angeles for WrestleCon this weekend.

The 36-year-old New Jersey native was previously scheduled to face MLW World Champion Alex Hammerstone at Battle Riot V next weekend, plus was due to work MLW's TV taping this coming Thursday. Obviously, Real1 will now no longer be a part of those events.

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