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Teddy Long introduces ‘next big thing’ for MLW

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What happened?

Teddy Long returned to MLW on the July 4, 2026 edition of Fusion, taped at Atlanta’s Center Stage, and framed his appearance around spotlighting MLW’s future. Long gave his endorsement to LaBron Kozone, who then made his MLW in-ring debut and defeated Alan Angels.

Key Takeaways

  • Teddy Long appeared on MLW Fusion in Atlanta.
  • Long introduced LaBron Kozone as a blue-chip talent and part of MLW’s future.
  • Kozone made his MLW in-ring debut on the July 4 Fusion episode.
  • Kozone defeated Alan Angels in his first MLW match.

AI Timeline

Atlanta taping

MLW taped Fusion at Center Stage, a venue tied to Teddy Long’s early wrestling career.

Long returns

Teddy Long appeared on MLW Fusion and addressed why he was there.

Endorsement

Long said he was there to talk about MLW’s future and gave his stamp of approval to LaBron Kozone.

MLW debut

LaBron Kozone wrestled his first MLW match against Alan Angels.

Debut win

Kozone defeated Angels, backing up the hype from Long’s introduction.

Model: gpt-5.5•Generated: Jul 5, 3:00 AM

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Timeline

Jul 5, 2:30 AM

Teddy Long introduces ‘next big thing’ for MLW

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Teddy Long returned to MLW, and he introduced the next big thing on Fusion (July 4, 2026). Holla, holla, holla, playa. MLW taped in Atlanta, so Long felt at home in Center Stage. That was where he started in the business with teams such as Doom (Butch Reed & Ron Simmons) and the Skyscrapers (Sid Vicious & Dan Spivey). There were questions lingering for why Long appeared this time for MLW. The answer was to usher in blue chip talent LaBron Kozone. “I’m here to talk about MLW’s future.” Teddy Long is here on FUSION on Fourth of July to give his stamp of approval to LaBron Kozone (@KozonePro)! Tap into FUSION: 🎆 https://t.co/ajvBR2rL7y pic.twitter.com/gpd9bhV07S — MLW (@MLW) July 4, 2026 Kozone backed up the hype in his debut by defeating Alan Angels. The prospect started strong. LaBron Kozone (@KozonePro) is showing off some innovative offense during his MLW in-ring debut tonight on FUSION on Fourth of July! Watch MLW FUSION: 🎆 https://t.co/ajvBR2rdi0 pic.twitter.com/1rSU61c6fz —

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