The following are spoilers for MLW Battle Riot VIII, taped on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Osceola Heritage Park Events Center in Kissimmee, Florida. MLW Battle Riot VIII spoilersShotzi Blackheart defeated Priscilla Kelly; Blackheart wants a shot at the MLW Featherweight Championship. Austin Aries defeated Trevor Lee. After the match, Aries delivered a promo and put Blue Panther on notice for the MLW National Openweight Championship. Battle Riot – Killer Kross enters as number 1 and wins the match to crown himself the new MLW World Heavyweight Champion.