Taiji Ishimori Set For MLW x NJPW Fantastica Mania USA In Charleston

Charleston, SC — Major League Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling today announced Taiji Ishimori as a participant at MLW & NJPW Presents CMLL FANTASTICA MANIA USA 2026, fueled by Danny McBride’s Don Gato Tequila heads to Festival Hall on Sunday, April 12. Fans can secure their seats today at MLWgo.com and Eventbrite.

🎟 Buy tickets starting at $10 as part of MLW’s fan Appreciation Night at http://www.MLWgo.com and Eventbrite.

The global event will also feature an MLW FUSION TV taping, delivering a night of world class competition as world-class athletes converge on the Holy City.

Known worldwide as the “Bone Soldier,” Ishimori is one of 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 built his reputation on explosive speed, sharp striking, and seamless technical precision. From his time competing internationally to dominating New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s junior heavyweight ranks, Ishimori’s resume is defined by championship pedigree and relentless intensity.

Compact yet devastatingly powerful, Ishimori blends high-speed aerial offense with bone-jarring impact — a dangerous combination that has overwhelmed elite competition across the globe. Whether soaring off the top rope or snapping into the Bone Lock, Ishimori thrives under pressure and elevates every stage he steps onto.

On April 12, that stage is Festival Hall in Charleston — MLW’s hometown — as Fantastica Mania USA brings together premier fighters from Japan, Mexico, and the United States for a landmark international showcase captured 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. Tickets are on sale now—visit MLWgo.com to be there.

🪧Bring your signs as MLW TV trucks will be rolling up for an MLW FUSION TV taping broadcasting worldwide.

Featuring MLW fighters, NJPW's best wrestlers, and CMLL's grandest luchadores, including:

•IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion DOUKI

•Taiji Ishimori

Matches and more appearances will be announced soon at MLW.com.

PLUS: Pre-Order your Special Meet & Greets from 6-6:30pm.

There will be several meet and greet opportunities featuring Major League Wrestling and NJPW wrestlers as well as CMLL luchadores and personalities. More details will be made available soon.

Fans must show proof of purchase to participate in the Meet & Greet. A limited number of Meet & Greet items will also be available for purchase on-site at the event.

Tickets start at $10 at www.MLWgo.com and Eventbrite.

Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance. No refunds or exchanges. This is an all ages event.

For the latest information on bouts for this event, please visit www.MLW.com. All bouts are subject to change.

DAY OF EVENT INFO

The schedule for the event is as follows:

6:00 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders)

6:00-6:30 p.m.: Special Meet & Greets at MLW Shop Pavilion

7:30 p.m.: Showtime

MORE ABOUT FESTIVAL HALL

With stately columns framing its doors, Festival Hall (formally Memminger Auditorium) makes a striking first impression within the historic Charleston landscape. Nestled in downtown’s Harleston Village neighborhood—easily walkable from some of the city’s premier hotels and restaurants—its white exterior contrasts with its lush adjoining courtyard and the Southern blue skies above. Step inside, however, and the stark façade gives way to a warm and welcoming industrial-style hall with glass paneling, exposed brick, and modern fixtures. Built in 1939 and renovated in 2008, Festival Hall is a world class experience rich in history.

PARKING

Fans attending MLW at Festival Hall will find several convenient paid public parking garages and metered street parking within a short walk of the venue. Closest Public Parking Garages:

Cumberland Street Parking Garage

90 Cumberland Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Charleston County Parking Garage (Queen Street Garage)

93 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Liberty Center Garage

21 Horlbeck Alley, Charleston, SC 29401

Visitor Center Parking Garage

73 Mary Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Marion Square Parking Garage

399 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

All garages are located within easy walking distance of Festival Hall and offer hourly and daily parking options.

Metered Street Parking:

Downtown Charleston also offers metered on-street parking near the venue, including surrounding streets such as Beaufain, Cumberland, Queen, Broad, and King Street. Metered parking is typically enforced Monday–Saturday, with posted time limits. Fans are encouraged to check signage for restrictions and availability.

For the best experience, attendees are encouraged to arrive early and plan parking in advance.

The venue is located at: 56 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC

About Major League Wrestling

Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company, offering television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates live events in major markets throughout the United States, including Charleston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including on beIN Sports in the U.S.

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