Matt Riddle Wins MLW Battle Riot VII

Matt Riddle goes back-to-back.
Matt Riddle won MLW Battle Riot VII, successfully retaining his MLW World Heavyweight Title in the match. Riddle entered the Battle Riot at number 25.
The finish saw Riddle shove Rob Van Dam, who entered at number 40, off the top rope as he went up top for the five-star frog splash.
BRO IS HERE!!! —
MLW World Champion Matt Riddle has entered the Battle RIOT, taped-up ribs & all!
But will he survive and escape L.A. with the “Mega Belt”? https://t.co/wN1Nj1llQl pic.twitter.com/9R0sTIWhtU
— MLW (@MLW) April 6, 2025
AND STILL! — Somehow @SuperKingofBros survives, leaving MLW Battle RIOT with his MLW World Heavyweight Championship!
Watch the replay of #MLWRiot now:
https://t.co/tROwbeGoaE pic.twitter.com/ADWkM4Nu0S— MLW (@MLW) April 6, 2025
Riddle won MLW Battle Riot VI in 2024.
For the first time ever, the MLW World Title, which was held by Riddle coming into the match, was won the line. In the past, the winner of Battle Riot would earn a shot at the title.
Fans can find results from MLW Battle Riot by clicking here.