Mistico injury forces change to MLW Battle Riot VII card

An injury to Mistico has forced MLW to change up its plans for Saturday’s Battle Riot event. Mistico was scheduled to defend his MLW Middleweight Championship against Templario at the Battle Riot show. That match is now off the card, but Templario will be in action in a three-way bout against fellow CMLL stars Hechicero and Esfinge. Though he is unable to wrestle, Mistico is still making the trip to Long Beach, California for an appearance at Battle Riot. “Despite being unable to compete due to injury, Mistico will still be in Long Beach for Battle RIOT VII and the MLW Fan Expo to meet and greet fans. He will also make a special appearance during Battle RIOT VII for an in-ring interview, ensuring that supporters can still see one of lucha libre’s biggest stars,” MLW wrote. “And although Mistico cannot compete this Saturday, he will be watching from ringside with keen interest, preparing for his in-ring return and scouting the winner of this must-see clash.” Mistico is dealing with a partial triceps tear, an