John Hennigan wins MLW National Openweight championship

John Hennigan is your new MLW National Openweight Champion.

Tuesday’s MLW Underground episode on REELZ was headlined by Hennigan defeating Davey Richards to capture the MLW National Openweight Title. This match was taped back on January 7 at the Blood & Thunder event. The controversial finish to the match saw interference from Hennigan’s manager, Cesar Duran, and his wife, inaugural MLW World Women’s Featherweight Championship Taya Valkyrie.

This is Hennigan’s first title reign in MLW. Richards became the third champion back on June 23, 2022 by defeating Alex Kane at the Battle Riot IV tapings. The match didn’t air until November 17, putting Richards’ reign at 103 days.

Call him what you want, but @TheRealMorrison wants to called Johnny #OpenweightChamp after tonight. #MLWUnderground @ReelzChannel @betonline_ag pic.twitter.com/O0QccqNPAK

— MLW Underground on REELZ (@MLW) March 1, 2023

Johnny Pizza Thief! We have on good word that's a #Philly pie from Lorenzo's on South! #MLWUnderground @ReelzChannel @betonline_ag pic.twitter.com/Kv3HKkPWyF

— MLW Underground on REELZ (@MLW) March 1, 2023

Davey Richards (@RichardsWesley) puts @TheRealMorrison in dire straits much to the chagrin of @thetayavalkyrie & @RealCesarDuran! #MLWUnderground @ReelzChannel @betonline_ag pic.twitter.com/8Q7FOdTbtZ

— MLW Underground on REELZ (@MLW) March 1, 2023

High-five…watch for it. @thetayavalkyrie @RealCesarDuran #MLWUnderground @ReelzChannel @betonline_ag pic.twitter.com/xR9AQHhRnP

— MLW Underground on REELZ (@MLW) March 1, 2023

A controversial finish, but @TheRealMorrison walks away as the new #Openweight champion! #AndNew #MLWUnderground #MLW #MajorLeagueWrestling pic.twitter.com/IgLMhEjrSh

— REELZ (@ReelzChannel) March 1, 2023

The new power couple in pro wrestling is @TheRealMorrison & @thetayavalkyrie #MLWUnderground @ReelzChannel @betonline_ag pic.twitter.com/hC0Oq6Elsz

— MLW Underground on REELZ (@MLW) March 1, 2023