MLW is K*ller Kross! MLW Battle Riot VIII 2026 review with Dos Evil!

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows! https://patreon.com/marieshadowshttps://rumble.com/user/marieshadowshttps://marieshadows.substack.comPlease leave a comment, share, and listen! Thank you!***In this episode of Square Circle Podcast, Evil and I dive into the chaotic excitement of Battle Riot — an event that felt like the Super Bowl of wrestling. With Evil fresh off the event and me soaking in all the drama from home, we’re breaking down the action, surprises, and big moments that went down.Timestamps:[00:00] – IntroMarie Shadows and Dos Evil open the show and set the tone for a full Battle Riot breakdown from start to finish.[03:15] – Overall Feel of Battle RiotFirst impressions of the event. Did it feel structured? Did it feel like MLW’s tentpole show? Discussion on pacing and presentation.[08:40] – Early Card Match ReactionsQuick breakdown of the opening matches, in-ring quality, and what felt like setup versus payoff.[15:20] – Middleweight Championship MatchFull discussion of Kushida winning the MLW Middleweight Championship.Why Marie and Dos Evil have been advocating for Kwon to win the title — and how Kushida taking it shifts the division.[23:10] – Kushida Joins ContraThe bigger twist of the night.What Kushida aligning with Contra means for the faction, the championship, and especially for Kwon’s trajectory.[30:45] – Kwon’s Position Moving ForwardIs this delay building something bigger?What this means politically within the division and how Kwon fits into the evolving picture.[38:00] – The Battle Riot Match BreakdownStructure of the Riot match.Key eliminations.Who gained momentum even without winning.[48:30] – Standout Performances & Momentum ShiftsWho elevated themselves on this card?Who feels positioned for the next step?[55:10] – MLW’s Direction After Battle RiotDoes this show feel like a reset?Where the major storylines seem to be heading.[1:02:00] – Final ThoughtsClosing reflections on Battle Riot, Kushida as champion, Contra’s evolution, and what needs to happen next.