One Shot (2023) was a

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produced by

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(MLW). It took place on December 7, 2023, at the Melrose Ballroom in

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, and streamed live on FITE. It was the second event under the One Shot chronology, and first since

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. Additional matches were taped for MLW's "Holiday Rush", a free special which aired on BeIN Sports USA and MLW's

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channel on December 23.

Production

Background

First held on October 5, 2017, MLW One Shot was the inaugural

of MLW's 2017 relaunch as a

promotion. On May 2, 2023, a new partnership between MLW and FITE was announced, in-which the promotion would produce live events for FITE+ subscribers. MLW would subsequently announce four upcoming FITE+ specials on July 8, 2023, with One Shot announced to be taking place on December 7, at the Melrose Ballroom in

Storylines

The card will consist of matches that result from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portray

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, or less distinguishable characters in scripted events that built tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches, with results predetermined by MLW's writers. Storylines are played out on MLW's television program, '' Fusion'', and the league's social media platforms. As part of MLW's Open Door Policy, several free agents and freelancers would appear at the event. Announced names include the debut of

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(TJPW) Princess of Princess Champion

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and the return of former MLW World Heavyweight Champion

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After

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defended the

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, he was confronted by

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and his promoter Mister Saint Laurent of the World Titan Federation. Cardona claimed that as the show was being held in the

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(the home venue of

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(ECW) for years), and that he was the "Deathmatch King", he should be world champion. On the October 26 episode of ''Fusion'', executive producer for the night

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granted MSL the duty of producing One Shot, with the bonus that one of his WTF clients will have a world title match with Kane at the event. On November 2, MLW announced on social media that Cardona would challenge Kane for the title at the event.

Results

Notes

References

External links

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